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- Sat May 11, 2024 11:22 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: R1 Clocks Any electrical genius out there
- Replies: 3
- Views: 140
R1 Clocks Any electrical genius out there
The display on my 4XV suddenly stoped displaying any numbers, it was showing 18,250 miles. The idiot lights work as does the rev counter. I have an ol…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:33 pm
- Forum: Trackdays
- Topic: Castle Combe
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2522
Re: Castle Combe
All my 2T's have passed the noise test. The 2T's only have an issue if they have an open air box, Aprilia RS, RGV, MC21, RG500 all passed with after m…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:00 pm
- Forum: Trackdays
- Topic: Castle Combe
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2522
Re: Castle Combe
Beware CC has some weird noise testing rules. Last time it was 75% up to the Red Line.
https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/motorcycle-track-days/
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- Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:50 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Putting the EXUP back
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1201
Re: Putting the EXUP back
IMO you can't beat a seat of the pants ride. Dyno time is all well and good for super powerful race bikes, but for a road bike what's the point. A dyn…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:33 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: 4XV or 5JJ how to tell the difference?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1472
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:48 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: How brilliant is my 4XV
- Replies: 1
- Views: 935
How brilliant is my 4XV
It cost me £3k not so long ago I upgrade the clutch with a HD spring, balanced the carbs, replaced some leaky O rings and fitted some Conti Attack2 ty…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:00 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2203
Re: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually
This is what I copied
Paris_-_Salon_de_la_moto_2011_-_Gilera_-_RSA_250_-_001 by Phil Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
Paris_-_Salon_de_la_moto_2011_-_Gilera_-_RSA_250_-_001 by Phil Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:58 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2203
Re: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually
My latest 2 Stroke. It's actually an RGV250
IMG_9288 by Phil Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
IMG_9288 by Phil Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
- Topic: Seized rear linkage collar
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1182
Re: Seized rear linkage collar
As Barton says use a concrete/masonry anchor bolt to grip in from the inside
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:41 am
- Forum: Trackdays
- Topic: Track Day Transport
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1169
Re: Track Day Transport
IF you get a van and a ramp, and you use the motor to drive it up the ramp whilst being at the side, make sure the ramp is strapped to the van. A touc…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:41 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Hot start problems
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2610
Re: Hot start problems
Wow that is orange. Nearly burnt my eyes when I zoomed in !!!!
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Hot start problems
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2610
Re: Hot start problems
And drain the carbs. Loosen the drain screws and turn it on so the fuel pump blasts any cr@p out. Bung an old towel underneath to soak up all the old …login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Hot start problems
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2610
Re: Hot start problems
I sort of had the same problem with one of my 4XV's. It's been stood a while and doesn't get used. This week whilst I was changing the throttle cable …login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: 4XV Rev counter not working
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
Re: 4XV Rev counter not working
Thanks again. I've contacted the console guy
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:19 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: 4XV Rev counter not working
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
Re: 4XV Rev counter not working
Thanks everyone. I looked at resoldering it, but it's way beyond my skill level with old shakey hands and bad eyesight. FFS I sound like I'm ready for…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:26 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: 4XV Rev counter not working
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
4XV Rev counter not working
I have 2 spare sets of clocks, UK set (MPH & C) showing 6,500 miles and a non working rev counter, and a USA (MPH & F) version with a working rev coun…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:45 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Track Day on my old 4XV
- Replies: 7
- Views: 556
Re: Track Day on my old 4XV
The front camera is a gopro8. TBH It is over the top for what I film. The rear one is a session4 which is perfect for what i need. Sadly the Session 4…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Track Day on my old 4XV
- Replies: 7
- Views: 556
Track Day on my old 4XV
I bought my R1 4XV to do classic bike track days, and a 2nd bike as a backup 4XV should the number 1 bike break. Total outlay for the 2 bikes along wi…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1920
Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
WTF is a blue 4 wheel box doing on a bike forum ??? Maybe I'll post a pic of my van !!!
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1920
Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
Oops I did it again and built another one. This is based on a RGV250 VJ22 rather than the chunky Aprilia RS250
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- Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:52 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Hello Newbie here 1 owner from new 98 4XV
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1410
Re: Hello Newbie here 1 owner from new 98 4XV
You need to buy and restore a 350LC. They are made for original parts/colours to the right shade. No wonder LC parts/prices are absolute madness
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:57 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 3XV Project
- Replies: 92
- Views: 10715
Re: 3XV Project
I use Hagon rear shocks. No nonsense VFM. On a lightweight bike you can get away with a budget shock. I have them on RG500, RGV250 & NSR250. I have ju…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1920
Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
The Anniversary bike is a MK2 race seat and Tyga fairing
The Metis bike is Tyga fairing and Tyga seat
The Metis bike is Tyga fairing and Tyga seat
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1920
Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
Hopefully
From this
IMG_6927 by Philip Mellor, on Flickr
To this
DSCF5156-(ZF-4663-80157-1-003) by Philip Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
From this
IMG_6927 by Philip Mellor, on Flickr
To this
DSCF5156-(ZF-4663-80157-1-003) by Philip Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:49 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1920
Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
The Anniversary bike has now sold