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by Copycat73
Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: 06 R1 Magneto
Replies: 4
Views: 1180

Re: 06 R1 Magneto

do you have the part number ? :?:
by Copycat73
Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Gopro corrupt file
Replies: 17
Views: 1121

Re: Gopro corrupt file

have you used the SD card in another phone or sat-nav or camera ... mine got real pissy and would lock the card out.. I now fully format the card afte…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Cheap oil
Replies: 31
Views: 1241

Re: Cheap oil

Symnz wrote:
Copycat73 wrote:i have used castrol gtx ( which exceeds the requirenents ) in my 5vy since new .. has done 30k miles + and no issues what
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by Copycat73
Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Cheap oil
Replies: 31
Views: 1241

Re: Cheap oil

i have used castrol gtx ( which exceeds the requirenents ) in my 5vy since new .. has done 30k miles + and no issues what so ever..
by Copycat73
Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Faulty Lights/connection
Replies: 8
Views: 1147

Re: Faulty Lights/connection

remove the screen and you will find the wiring harness & bracket .. check for damage to wires off the bracket... insulate with lots of tape.

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by Copycat73
Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:57 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Balancing Throttle bodies
Replies: 1
Views: 809

Re: Balancing Throttle bodies

not sure if this helps as i`m running a stock system except i have de-catted an original link pipe .. no fluctuation .. well an inch on guages tbh.. b…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: flashing fuel light
Replies: 2
Views: 824

Re: flashing fuel light

the fuel pump is strippable down further than this jpg. shows .. yours ..like mine just wants/wanted a good clean..
the internal filter was covered in…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sun Jun 14, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 5vy oil
Replies: 21
Views: 881

Re: 5vy oil

for 30000miles and 8 years I`ve put Castrol gtx 10w-40 semi - synthetic in £13 for 4liters from ASDA. that should cause a sh1t storm ... nothing like…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sat Jun 06, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 5vy oil
Replies: 21
Views: 881

Re: 5vy oil

for 30000miles and 8 years I`ve put Castrol gtx 10w-40 semi - synthetic in £13 for 4liters from ASDA.

that should cause a sh1t storm ... nothing like…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sat Jun 06, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: I want a yamaha tracer...am I really old ?
Replies: 18
Views: 941

Re: I want a yamaha tracer...am I really old ?

well I bought a Street Rally this year ... basically cos the 5VY is a pain for urban use .....

really old ? :naughty:login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello From Newcastle Upon Tyne
Replies: 14
Views: 898

Re: Hello From Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hello & :text-welcomeconfetti:
by Copycat73
Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: 5vy cat
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Re: 5vy cat

a de-cat `d oem. link pipe will give +1mph 1-2 mpg improvement 2-3 hp extra .. and changes the odour of the exhaust fumes and the noise/ note from t…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Touring
Replies: 46
Views: 1886

Re: Touring

Givi do a 2.5l fuel container but @ £14 its expensive.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GIVI-TAN01-Ho ... 19f682dd9d" onclick="window.open(this.href);ret…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Servicing This beast
Replies: 9
Views: 1292

Re: Servicing This beast

Euro parts finest @ £16.99

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-a ... &0&cc5_245" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

that should start a…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: So, what oil filter ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1257

Re: So, what oil filter ?

probably stick wit Hi-Flo :whistle:
by Copycat73
Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: So, what oil filter ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1257

Re: So, what oil filter ?

think best way is fit the filter that the manufacturer produces, i.e kwak, kwak filter yam yam filter etc Yamaha, kawaski or honda don`t make filters…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: So, what oil filter ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1257

Re: So, what oil filter ?

interestin read ... if you find oil filters interestin that is.

http://www.tobycreek.org/oil_filters/index.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);ret…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Steering lock
Replies: 28
Views: 1702

Re: Steering lock

ok.. here before you is the diss-assembled guts of a 5VY ignition lock assembly . http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/copycat73/24k%20Service%201…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:10 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1288

Re: Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?

hello & welcome .. plugs should have been replaced at 24k service ..iirc.
by Copycat73
Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Crap employees
Replies: 62
Views: 1768

Re: Crap employees

buddy look long and hard at your management & supervisors just because they seem like your best mate & tell you what you want to hear doesn't mean th…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Crap employees
Replies: 62
Views: 1768

Re: Crap employees

I must admit I do need, no, want, to send my managers on a proper management course. I always promote from within, and the high turnover of staff mak…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Crap employees
Replies: 62
Views: 1768

Re: Crap employees

I`ve worked my share of employers good and bad .. walked out once aswell .. I was the second one to go in three months .. I`m not goin to rabbit on be…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Off to collect my tools
Replies: 30
Views: 1303

Re: Off to collect my tools

Scrapman wrote:I hear there is plenty of work in Newcastle area Pete so you may end up with a lodger.
really .. in what trade ... seems quiet round h…login to view the rest of this post
by Copycat73
Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Speedo reading zero
Replies: 45
Views: 1584

Re: Speedo reading zero

it is the immobiliser light .. mine flashes every 3 seconds for 24hours then it stays off.
by Copycat73
Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Ride outs in north east
Replies: 12
Views: 291

Re: Ride outs in north east

any takers for hartside this week-end ? :think: