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by mellorp23
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 6
Views: 493

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
by mellorp23
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 6
Views: 493

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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by mellorp23
Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Putting the EXUP back
Replies: 7
Views: 506

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
by mellorp23
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4XV or 5JJ how to tell the difference?
Replies: 13
Views: 666

Re: 4XV or 5JJ how to tell the difference?

Frame number starts RN01,RN04,RN09

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by mellorp23
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: How brilliant is my 4XV
Replies: 1
Views: 300

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
by mellorp23
Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually
Replies: 11
Views: 1521

Re: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually

This is what I copied

ImageParis_-_Salon_de_la_moto_2011_-_Gilera_-_RSA_250_-_001 by Phil Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
by mellorp23
Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually
Replies: 11
Views: 1521

Re: It's a Yamaha, well 2 actually

My latest 2 Stroke. It's actually an RGV250

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by mellorp23
Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Seized rear linkage collar
Replies: 11
Views: 528

Re: Seized rear linkage collar

As Barton says use a concrete/masonry anchor bolt to grip in from the inside
by mellorp23
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Track Day Transport
Replies: 5
Views: 494

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
by mellorp23
Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Hot start problems
Replies: 28
Views: 1235

Re: Hot start problems

Wow that is orange. Nearly burnt my eyes when I zoomed in !!!!
by mellorp23
Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Hot start problems
Replies: 28
Views: 1235

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
by mellorp23
Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Hot start problems
Replies: 28
Views: 1235

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
by mellorp23
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4XV Rev counter not working
Replies: 10
Views: 552

Re: 4XV Rev counter not working

Thanks again. I've contacted the console guy
by mellorp23
Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4XV Rev counter not working
Replies: 10
Views: 552

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
by mellorp23
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4XV Rev counter not working
Replies: 10
Views: 552

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
by mellorp23
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Track Day on my old 4XV
Replies: 7
Views: 447

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
by mellorp23
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Track Day on my old 4XV
Replies: 7
Views: 447

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
by mellorp23
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: 1648

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 !!!
by mellorp23
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: 1648

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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by mellorp23
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: 767

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
by mellorp23
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 3XV Project
Replies: 92
Views: 8756

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
by mellorp23
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: 1648

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
by mellorp23
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: 1648

Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....

Hopefully

From this
ImageIMG_6927 by Philip Mellor, on Flickr

To this
ImageDSCF5156-(ZF-4663-80157-1-003) by Philip Mellor, on Flickr…login to view the rest of this post
by mellorp23
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: 1648

Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....

The Anniversary bike has now sold
by mellorp23
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....
Replies: 29
Views: 1648

Re: The reason I haven't been working on the R1....

The Metis bike has sold. The Anniversary is on eBay. I built them as something to do, and always meant to sell them. In the pic the Metis bike looks t…login to view the rest of this post