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by laney1981
Mon Oct 14, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Has anyone had experience of Michelin Power RS +
Replies: 14
Views: 996

Re: Has anyone had experience of Michelin Power RS +

Had the RS's on my last bike, going them pretty confidence inspiring in the wet tbh, prob better than the road 3's. The road 5's are apparently superb…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 104830

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Hey guys, been a bit quiet lately due to a very bitter split with the Mrs and stuff, the last few months have been a nightmare tbh. But back on for no…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:12 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Ive gone and done it now!
Replies: 220
Views: 7491

Re: Ive gone and done it now!

Enjoy her bud, they do sound awesome :)

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by laney1981
Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:34 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: So. This happened.....
Replies: 10
Views: 1180

Re: So. This happened.....

So got tyres swapped, balanced and fitted up to the bike friday, holy sh!t, what a MASSIVE difference to the bike. Went out with my buddy on his 2CR …login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sun Aug 04, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: So. This happened.....
Replies: 10
Views: 1180

Re: So. This happened.....

So got tyres swapped, balanced and fitted up to the bike friday, holy sh!t, what a MASSIVE difference to the bike. Went out with my buddy on his 2CR a…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:57 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: So. This happened.....
Replies: 10
Views: 1180

So. This happened.....

Picked up some BST's for a price I couldnt resist on the weeekend, drove all the way from Cardiff to Kent for the buggers too, a right old mission, fa…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Quicker steering on a 4xv
Replies: 109
Views: 4891

Re: Quicker steering on a 4xv

I've been quite happy with how the bike corners, but I'm taking different lines now after a riding course a while ago, and would like quicker steerin…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:54 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: MOT due, brake light and horn not working.
Replies: 0
Views: 1039

MOT due, brake light and horn not working.

Anyone help, going g off.my absolute nut, mot is due next week, so thought I'd better plumb in a rear pressure switch for the brake light due to the a…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

The results are in (drum roll) she's putting out a healthy 155 the the tyre, but look at that curve, no hint of the dreaded mid range dip anywhere th…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

The results are in (drum roll) she's putting out a healthy 155 the the tyre, but look at that curve, no hint of the dreaded mid range dip anywhere tha…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

My 5VY had a Acro full system and a PC3 with a downloaded map from Dynojet and it went like fook. Never had a custom map done as i felt it didn't nee…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

My 5VY had a Acro full system and a PC3 with a downloaded map from Dynojet and it went like fook. Never had a custom map done as i felt it didn't nee…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:55 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

My 5VY had a Acro full system and a PC3 with a downloaded map from Dynojet and it went like fook. Never had a custom map done as i felt it didn't nee…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

I had a PC III on both my 5vy and 4c8 with custom map. From memory, the 5vy throttle was always ok but it did improve the 4c8 and the flat spot aroun…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:19 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

It's not about the same rpm increments its the fuel demand per gear is different . I had a pc3 upgraded to the V and it's a different bike . But if y…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Wed Jul 10, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ECU flash or Map PC3
Replies: 38
Views: 2761

Re: ECU flash or Map PC3

I didnt think the 5vy had the same issues as the 4c8 so the flash doesnt have much of an advantage over a power commander. Dont get the PC3, go for t…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sun Jul 07, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Small favour needed....
Replies: 21
Views: 1215

Re: Small favour needed....

https://raceboltuk.com/product/s-steel-quick-release-fastener-17mm-long-hex-drive/?adTribesID=ab3049c494c5515dddd45b87576729ce%7Cadtribes%7C45148&utm_…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sat Jul 06, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 104830

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Just a little update on the graves stacks I fitted, I knew they'd given her a decent kick up the arse in the midrange, but I've never ridden any other…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:39 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie!
Replies: 12
Views: 1282

Re: Newbie!

Welcome bud, what R1 you got? We need pics! :)

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by laney1981
Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Gutted
Replies: 46
Views: 2510

Re: Gutted

That is sh!t bud :( I'd be gutted if it happened to mine. As said, at least they owned up to it as many wouldn't these days. If it does turn out to be…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 104830

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Wonder what length they are :think: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-1998-02-carb-velocity-stacks-bellmouths-RED-BLACK-BLUE/273885089105?hash=ite…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 104830

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

better price , personally I'd go for the midrange https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-4XV-Carburettor-Velocity-Stack-Trumpet-Kit-90mm-Length-Bike-Ca…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 104830

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

My bargain £16 graves v-stacks arrived from the good ol' US of A today, so whipped the tank off and got em fitted this eve, just need to load the clo…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 104830

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

My bargain £16 graves v-stacks arrived from the good ol' US of A today, so whipped the tank off and got em fitted this eve, just need to load the clos…login to view the rest of this post
by laney1981
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: 2002 R1
Replies: 2
Views: 916

Re: 2002 R1

A price would also help [emoji106]

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