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by tarche2
Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tyre pressure
Replies: 6
Views: 1011

Re: Tyre pressure

on road I run 36f 42r cold track I run 30f 25r hot.

Best to start with waht manufacturer says and drop rear accordingly.
by tarche2
Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Portimao Lap time Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1556

Re: Portimao Lap time Question

My visit their having had my appendix out 10 days before being on track and very early into track days I was doing 2.40s passing people in Novice. I'm…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed May 24, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 4c8 track suspension base setting
Replies: 23
Views: 2060

Re: 4c8 track suspension base setting

niallr1 wrote:EBC Double H. Will do let's hope it not new calipers.


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I wonder if it is caliper design with the qu…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed May 24, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 4c8 track suspension base setting
Replies: 23
Views: 2060

Re: 4c8 track suspension base setting

niallr1 wrote:It's got brembo MC standard callipers goodridge hoses just taken wheels off to have balanced with new slicks. Going to Silverstone 5th J
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by tarche2
Wed May 24, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 4c8 track suspension base setting
Replies: 23
Views: 2060

Re: 4c8 track suspension base setting

Yes we tried a few settings the chatter on the front didn't help but I think we're somewhere near now. I am thinking of putting Brembo discs on it's …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed May 24, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 4c8 track suspension base setting
Replies: 23
Views: 2060

Re: 4c8 track suspension base setting

I am in the process of taking the brakes apart and cleaning them I've ordered new pads and changed the discs which I thought I'd use the ones on my w…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed May 24, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Serious stalling/cutting out issue with a 2007 4c8 ! Dangero
Replies: 62
Views: 5457

Re: Serious stalling/cutting out issue with a 2007 4c8 ! Dan

Yeah had same thing with mine was battery. Opposite to PJC I'd get a Yuasa or if you can find one a Bosch. The motobats I've had have all died within …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed May 24, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Trackbike Dyno
Replies: 9
Views: 1711

Re: 4C8 Trackbike Dyno

Mine made 169bhp That's what they should be making.
by tarche2
Wed May 24, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 4c8 track suspension base setting
Replies: 23
Views: 2060

Re: 4c8 track suspension base setting

Yes we tried a few settings the chatter on the front didn't help but I think we're somewhere near now. I am thinking of putting Brembo discs on it's …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Thu May 18, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Nicky Hayden seriously injured on cycle
Replies: 33
Views: 1860

Re: Nicky Hayden seriously injured on cycle

SimonR115 wrote:doesn't sound good at all :( :( I keep telling my mates we are better off on trackday than public roads these days
it was a pushbike n…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Thu Apr 20, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Gear indacitors
Replies: 3
Views: 876

Re: Gear indacitors

r1 sean wrote:Can you fit the above even though you have a bazzaz system fitted ?
Yes you can. I have one with my pc3 and will be selling it once the…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Steering damper 4c8
Replies: 6
Views: 1291

Re: Steering damper 4c8

I've got the hyperpro reactive damper which is a direct replacement for stock. I am very pleased with it.
by tarche2
Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Exup valve 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 1494

Re: Exup valve 2008

If it's jammed open just remove the cables and leave it. I have mine pinned open and removed cables. It will only jam again!
by tarche2
Mon Mar 20, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Sh!tbox Daily Yam
Replies: 1
Views: 1179

New Sh!tbox Daily Yam

Picked this piece of sh!t up for not alot to use in winter and for site visits. Alot more fun than you'd think. https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Rusted/furry nut and bolt replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 1237

Re: Rusted/furry nut and bolt replacement

I buy mine from racebolts on ebay. Gone stainless.
by tarche2
Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Stuff I dislike
Replies: 35
Views: 2010

Re: Stuff I dislike

Social Media..... Ruins everything. People speak to people from behind a keyboard how they wouldn't to their face! Pisses me off! Trackday addicts on …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The 2017 GSXR1000
Replies: 55
Views: 2914

Re: The 2017 GSXR1000

PJC wrote:
newsh wrote:Actually no, it just looks like a Gixxer [emoji23]
Isnt that the point.


Why change a bike that sells and has classical great
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by tarche2
Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The 2017 GSXR1000
Replies: 55
Views: 2914

Re: The 2017 GSXR1000

Nope I don't see it. They are more different than the 4c8 and 5vy which to me look different to each other. Also anyone who had or has a 14b should ne…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:02 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The 2017 GSXR1000
Replies: 55
Views: 2914

Re: The 2017 GSXR1000

I know Paul Curran pretty well as he is one of my dealers who use FTecu, he has nothing to gain from posting the dyno chart, he was as shocked as mos…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Mon Feb 20, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: race fairings 4c8 / 5vy
Replies: 6
Views: 753

Re: race fairings 4c8 / 5vy

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/205-2009 ... boshi.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; That's an 05 using 4c8 fairings.…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Mon Feb 20, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: race fairings 4c8 / 5vy
Replies: 6
Views: 753

Re: race fairings 4c8 / 5vy

I have seen 4c8's running 5vy fairings. How much work it was to fit them I don't know.
by tarche2
Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Andalucia
Replies: 15
Views: 1761

Re: Andalucia

Stevieonit wrote:Did you get to watch Tito Rabat in the mornings he was quick on a fireblade when we tested at almeria last year
Sadly not he was at …login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: TV / Game Room / PC & Tech Help
Topic: TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge Video Game Slated for 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 2701

Re: TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge Video Game Slated for 2

It's easy to get bike racing games wrong. Early motogp are much better than current games Imo Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Bang on. Bike game…login to view the rest of this post
by tarche2
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: GSXR 750 Y project & 5PW & SRAD 750 & 4c8 & R6
Replies: 192
Views: 8238

Re: GSXR 750 Y project & 5PW & SRAD 750 & 4c8 & R6

Looks good Luke. You go through bikes like I go through cars!!!! I've had my R1 over 5 years now and you've had 5 bikes LOL
by tarche2
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Pillion Seat Cowl
Replies: 8
Views: 828

Re: Pillion Seat Cowl

Theres a carbon one for £85 on ebay you could buy that and get it sprayed.