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by Jim25
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed
Replies: 64
Views: 4024

Re: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed

Wow. $26,000 for the new M
I wander what it will be in £'s likely to be £23k? Maybe
Thats big money when compared to the new Aprilia and nonexistent B…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:53 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2020 R1
Replies: 4
Views: 886

Re: 2020 R1

There a few pics and videos doing the rounds on Facebook.
I don't thing it sounds much different to last years really, on first reading just looks lik…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Trackday pictures
Replies: 196
Views: 15938

Re: Trackday pictures

Clearly Jerez!
Thats one of the most easily recognised circuits with the alien ship in the background
by Jim25
Thu May 02, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: What are these bolts called?
Replies: 15
Views: 1240

Re: What are these bolts called?

They are just normal multi point sockets, found in most socket sets.

Get yourself a torque wrench so you don't over tighten them.
by Jim25
Wed May 01, 2019 9:01 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Bought myself an R1M
Replies: 17
Views: 1288

Re: Bought myself an R1M

Why do you need an upgraded chain?
by Jim25
Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:07 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: A couple of questions before I buy
Replies: 5
Views: 1094

Re: A couple of questions before I buy

If you go with an 18 then be careful when running it with the rear wheel off the ground on paddock stands. I learnt the hard way! If the engine is run…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: A couple of questions before I buy
Replies: 5
Views: 1094

Re: A couple of questions before I buy

If its for track only then you really need to sort the brakes out. The abs system is way too intrusive. As a minimum get the abs disabled and use it f…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Snetterton 23/3/2019
Replies: 3
Views: 1001

Re: Snetterton 23/3/2019

Good memory!
Black r1 with arc on leathers 👍login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Wed Mar 27, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Snetterton 23/3/2019
Replies: 3
Views: 1001

Re: Snetterton 23/3/2019

I was there too dude.. In same group by the sound of it. How did he manage to crash on the first of the sighting laps! Unbelievable! My mate also went…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: MotoGP 2019
Replies: 109
Views: 8062

Re: MotoGP 2019

I don't think anyone can enter the championship thinking they can win just as long as Marc runs out of luck. He's grown as a rider and is now very cle…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:00 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Phone as a camera on track days
Replies: 14
Views: 1557

Re: Phone as a camera on track days

I don't reckon they'll let you get away with that. Maybe on a euro day but probably not on a UK track
by Jim25
Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:59 am
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: MotoGP 2019
Replies: 109
Views: 8062

Re: MotoGP 2019

See I think Marquez is going to take the championship again this year, hes so clever and talented rider. I think this will be Dovis last year of tryin…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:56 am
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: Yamaha 2019 MotoGP bike
Replies: 11
Views: 1915

Re: Yamaha 2019 MotoGP bike

Not a fan.. Much prefer there previous colour schemes.
Probably because of the enlarge monster logo..
by Jim25
Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Can't access main screen menus?
Replies: 9
Views: 968

Re: Can't access main screen menus?

Took it for a ride, that didn't do anything at all.
Sorted now, took into a dealer and they charged me £40 to reset the ecu
by Jim25
Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Can't access main screen menus?
Replies: 9
Views: 968

Re: Can't access main screen menus?

What an unbelievably stupid system.
The bmw s1000rr didn't do this!
For a bike that Yamaha know is going to live a lot its live solely on track, In …login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Can't access main screen menus?
Replies: 9
Views: 968

Re: Can't access main screen menus?

This is on a 2018 model
by Jim25
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Can't access main screen menus?
Replies: 9
Views: 968

Can't access main screen menus?

Tonight I changed my standard Rearsets for a set of light techs. Removed the rear brake switch light sensor (this is going to be a full time track bik…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:54 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Anglesey 19th 20th
Replies: 5
Views: 1304

Re: Anglesey 19th 20th

First day of the year booked for me today.
Next Saturday 24rd at Snett, then Donny on 29th April and 4th May, then 3 days in Brno!
by Jim25
Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:56 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Braided lines
Replies: 17
Views: 1232

Re: Braided lines

That's odd, when I was racing we had to have single lines down to each caliper to pass scrutineering
by Jim25
Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:03 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Standard noise levels
Replies: 4
Views: 891

Re: Standard noise levels

OK great, I'll book on later today
by Jim25
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Braided lines
Replies: 17
Views: 1232

Re: Braided lines

2 lines is better
by Jim25
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Standard noise levels
Replies: 4
Views: 891

Re: Standard noise levels

Fingers crossed then!
by Jim25
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:20 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Standard noise levels
Replies: 4
Views: 891

Standard noise levels

About to book onto a Saturday track day at Snetterton.
But....
Will a 2018 with a standard exhaust pass the 102db limit?
by Jim25
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New to me r6
Replies: 31
Views: 1860

Re: New to me r6

Hi guys I've bought an r6 on a 57 plate, could someone tell me what model number this will Be?? Also I want to fit a full titanium exhaust system , d…login to view the rest of this post
by Jim25
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New to me r6
Replies: 31
Views: 1860

Re: New to me r6

Aj2012 wrote: Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:30 pm I agree with Laney, the OEM brake callipers are pretty decent, set of beaded hoses maybe a refurb kit and goo
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