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- Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:06 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1528
Re: Cracked Cylinder Repair
I think I've given up with the thought of buying an engine with cracked liners and getting them repaired. So I will probably go for a 'good' engine, …login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:53 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1528
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:52 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1528
Re: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Thank you, I know they can be repaired, but not sure if there is anywhere in the UK who can do it. There is a place in South Africa but that won't be…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:42 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1528
Re: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Hi malc Bad news im afraid but ive never heard of them being repaired successfully in any engine with this type of construction. Not just the 4xvs bu…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:43 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1528
Re: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Well, it does seem that engineering companies don't want to take this on nowadays. So I think I'll give the engine option a miss.
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:30 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1528
Re: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Hi malc Bad news im afraid but ive never heard of them being repaired successfully in any engine with this type of construction. Not just the 4xvs bu…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:31 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1528
Cracked Cylinder Repair
Hello guys, I'm at it again. Because I've had my bike for 23 years and want to keep it another 23 years, although I'll probably not be around that lon…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:11 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4221
Re: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
Just found these tonight.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334089826278 ... SwhVJg61Kv
I don't need them but someone might.…login to view the rest of this post
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334089826278 ... SwhVJg61Kv
I don't need them but someone might.…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:32 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4221
Re: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
https://i.postimg.cc/w18SKP4N/2-EA2-B9-D2-9741-419-A-8869-DB75-C13-C5-B1-C.jpg So a year later I finally fitted the luggage hooks I got from the guy …login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:30 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Front Sprocket
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1033
Re: Front Sprocket
I was out for a ride last week (before it started chucking it down) and I thought the gearbox was getting noisy. However I noticed that the noise (a …login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 6:50 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4221
Re: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
There are some on FleaBay but the prices are obscene
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324684862622 ... Sw8Ixgz6~e…login to view the rest of this post
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324684862622 ... Sw8Ixgz6~e…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 9:13 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Front Sprocket
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1033
Re: Front Sprocket
The cushioning goes after a while also. The chain on my 4xv had become very noisy after 30,000 plus miles, but I think most of it was the worn OE fro…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Front Sprocket
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1033
Front Sprocket
I was out for a ride last week (before it started chucking it down) and I thought the gearbox was getting noisy. However I noticed that the noise (a b…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon May 31, 2021 6:48 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Out and about at last
- Replies: 6
- Views: 875
Re: Out and about at last
Looking really good.
It's good to get out again.
It's good to get out again.
- Wed May 19, 2021 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 798
Re: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
Cheers chaps. I've decided not to go the EBC SRC or SRK route because I learnt they make the clutch grabby. OK for the track but a pain on the road. …login to view the rest of this post
- Tue May 18, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Proworks Tyre Changer
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1116
Proworks Tyre Changer
If anyone is looking to buy a Proworks tyre changer from somewhere like XLMoto, DON'T!!!!!
They don't work like in the video and just cause a lot of …login to view the rest of this post
They don't work like in the video and just cause a lot of …login to view the rest of this post
- Tue May 18, 2021 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 798
Re: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
Cheers chaps. I've decided not to go the EBC SRC or SRK route because I learnt they make the clutch grabby. OK for the track but a pain on the road.…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu May 13, 2021 6:45 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4221
Re: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
https://i.postimg.cc/w18SKP4N/2-EA2-B9-D2-9741-419-A-8869-DB75-C13-C5-B1-C.jpg So a year later I finally fitted the luggage hooks I got from the guy …login to view the rest of this post
- Fri May 07, 2021 7:15 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Everything is Perfect
- Replies: 65
- Views: 3925
Re: Everything is Perfect
I'm looking forward to my Dunlop front wearing out so I can change that to a Metzeler M9RR
- Thu May 06, 2021 9:00 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Everything is Perfect
- Replies: 65
- Views: 3925
Re: Everything is Perfect
It just gets better. Last week I changed the rear from a Dunlop Sportsmax to a Metzeller M9RR. Took a ride to Poole with a couple of friends and on th…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat May 01, 2021 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 798
Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
Hi there guys, Little bit of clutch slip today, but seeing as the clutch is over 50,000 miles old, I'm OK with that. I'm thinking about fitting an EBC…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:17 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1167
Re: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
I've been greasing them at least every other year. This one just is marked. Felt smooth though but it still went in the bin. …login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:05 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1167
Re: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
While I had the back wheel out to change the tyre, I decided to strip the linkage. All was good except that the longer collar was marked and blemished…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:34 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1167
Re: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
I got my bearings from an online bearing supplier (simply bearings) Just make sure you get full compliment needle bearings if you go this route. The …login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:32 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1167
Re: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
Thanks for the replies everyone, I guess I need to do more searching once I strip down the linkages in winter.
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