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by pompousporcupine
Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Aftermarket coolant pipes
Replies: 31
Views: 2403

Aftermarket coolant pipes

Hi All, I have been chasing a coolant leak on my 4xv and have finally narrowed it down to the hose going into the thermostat housing. This appears to …login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:50 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: exhaust manifolds
Replies: 2
Views: 1075

Re: exhaust manifolds

jompy wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:51 pm only the 00-01 5jj
thanks jompy…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:15 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: exhaust manifolds
Replies: 2
Views: 1075

exhaust manifolds

Hi All

Can exhaust manifolds from any other year R1 fit a 99xv?

Cheers
D
by pompousporcupine
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: temperature on the dash
Replies: 12
Views: 1475

Re: temperature on the dash

just to close the thread. it looks like it was a bad earth causing the issue. I added a separate earth direct to the frame and went for a ride.
temp w…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:38 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: temperature on the dash
Replies: 12
Views: 1475

Re: temperature on the dash

I've also looked at some temp senders in case i need to replace it. The part numbers on fowlers don't match what ive currently got fitted. The recomme…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:43 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: temperature on the dash
Replies: 12
Views: 1475

Re: temperature on the dash

I've added a second earth point from the original bolt on the radiator to the right hand side infill panel bolt. Wasn't able to test it yesterday due …login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: temperature on the dash
Replies: 12
Views: 1475

Re: temperature on the dash

Moise wrote: Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:44 am Have you checked the temp sensor earth connection to the radiator?
the little bolt below the sensor? doesn't…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:06 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: temperature on the dash
Replies: 12
Views: 1475

temperature on the dash

Hi All Am currently chasing an issue where the temp on the dash is always showing 'low' when riding. If i let it idle it reads 40deg and will go up to…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Thu May 16, 2019 7:31 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: suspension fun
Replies: 32
Views: 2414

Re: suspension fun

You'll want to pull the whole linkage apart, clean it and grease the needle bearings. And maybe think about what to do after you replace the shock an…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Thu May 16, 2019 7:26 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: reg/rec spares
Replies: 9
Views: 1218

Re: reg/rec spares

fair enough. If they really are crap then i'll stay away and go for an electrex one as they sell solid kit ( but at a cost, about £90)
by pompousporcupine
Wed May 15, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: reg/rec spares
Replies: 9
Views: 1218

reg/rec spares

Hi All, Has anybody used the cheaper regulator/rectifiers off 'evilbay'? like this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Regulator-Rectifier-Yamaha-YZF600-R…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Wed May 15, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: suspension fun
Replies: 32
Views: 2414

Re: suspension fun

New forks have been put on and a basic (stock) suspension setup has been dialled in.

Before i pull the stock shock off and fit the ohlins, can anyon…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Wed May 15, 2019 9:42 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature
Replies: 107
Views: 8396

Re: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature

definitely a mod i can recommend. On my other bikes i usually just wire in a manual switch to turn the fan on/off as and when i want.

i was just hap…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Wed May 15, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature
Replies: 107
Views: 8396

Re: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature

I did this mod today after changing coolant! Fan kicks in at 92/93 and stays on until engine is back down to 80something which is good enough for me …login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Tue May 14, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature
Replies: 107
Views: 8396

Re: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature

I did this mod today after changing coolant! Fan kicks in at 92/93 and stays on until engine is back down to 80something which is good enough for me O…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Sat May 04, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: suspension fun
Replies: 32
Views: 2414

Re: suspension fun

Thanks for the responses. I've bought the motul 10w already so will give that a go and see how it feels. If it's too stiff I'll go down to 5w with jus…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Fri May 03, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: suspension fun
Replies: 32
Views: 2414

Re: suspension fun

I asked on one of the FB groups who recommended going to Motul and seeing what they recommend. Motul SAE 10w expert or something is what Motul recomme…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Fri May 03, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Lights are not working properly
Replies: 32
Views: 2279

Re: Lights are not working properly

LOL, I still remember the first time I rode the 4xv at night. Between a stuffed charging system, lots of voltage drop across the shitty connectors an…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Fri May 03, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature
Replies: 107
Views: 8396

Re: Modification cooling fan cut in temperature

Thank you for doing the write up! I will be doing this asap.
by pompousporcupine
Fri May 03, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Lights are not working properly
Replies: 32
Views: 2279

Re: Lights are not working properly

I had it happen when I were a lad, on a Honda CB77. Lights went out going down a hill, there was a bend at the bottom, ended up in a very wet and mud…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Fri May 03, 2019 8:54 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: suspension fun
Replies: 32
Views: 2414

Re: suspension fun

8-) I'm keen to keep improving the bike. An ohlins rear is being delivered next week and a spare set of shocks with working adjusters is coming as wel…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: cooling fan temp kick in
Replies: 22
Views: 2270

Re: cooling fan temp kick in

Thank you! Will give that a go and see if the fan kicks in.
On most bikes i wire in a manual override switch but i'd like to avoid that if i can
by pompousporcupine
Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: cooling fan temp kick in
Replies: 22
Views: 2270

Re: cooling fan temp kick in

Holy Thread Revival!

Anybody got the year/part number for the early Accord switch? I saw temps of 109 over the weekend and the fan never kicked in.
by pompousporcupine
Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Lights are not working properly
Replies: 32
Views: 2279

Re: Lights are not working properly

well, it stopped working on Monday night at 11pm, just as i'd gone round a bend on a country road. Pitch black, all of a sudden no lights at all :o

ma…login to view the rest of this post
by pompousporcupine
Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5086

Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .

'still impressive' is how i describe my old kwaker (85 gpz900r). Still gets to speed, still handles well enough and can still get you into a lot of tr…login to view the rest of this post