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by R1rider
Wed May 11, 2022 11:19 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

Re: New tyres for a 4xv

Power 5 ordered last weekend, being fitted Friday
by R1rider
Wed May 11, 2022 11:18 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

Re: New tyres for a 4xv

On my last track day, an instructor that was coaching me and others said he nearly rear ended me when I braked hard into one corner. Hard? Nah thats n…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Tue May 03, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

Re: New tyres for a 4xv

Original pads from when I got the bike brand new. Full service history with Yamaha.
by R1rider
Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

Re: New tyres for a 4xv

Yes the tyres have been pretty good with the suspension setup.... so good the bike is on its original brake pads and done over 65,000 miles. Obviously…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

Re: New tyres for a 4xv

Thanks for the reply Moise. Not ridden hard on the road for a few years partly as I had ankle tendon injury that took a couple of years to calm down a…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

Re: New tyres for a 4xv

... forgot to say bike has standard wheels, suspension and tyre sizes.
Suspension not on standard settings - adjusted for body weight and riding style…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

New tyres for a 4xv

Front tyre just starting to feel weird for first few miles of a ride so gonna change front and back as they been on it since 2015. I have not looked i…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: GYTR 20th Anniversary R1
Replies: 49
Views: 2779

Re: GYTR 20th Anniversary R1

Yamaha should have colour schemes like this for the standard road bikes and sell more of them.
by R1rider
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5202

Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .

... in the real world,on the road,there is very little in it and the 4XV all you ever really need! Brilliant bike and deffo a keeper. :handgestures-t…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5202

Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .

... in the real world,on the road,there is very little in it and the 4XV all you ever really need! Brilliant bike and deffo a keeper. :handgestures-t…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Insurance is a Joke
Replies: 16
Views: 1226

Re: Insurance is a Joke

...if I have an accident they will only put standard Yamaha parts back on and they want £650 excess. In this day and age, I just can't believe it. ..…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Why i switched on R1 after 5 yrs racing Ducati
Replies: 10
Views: 784

Re: Why i switched on R1 after 5 yrs racing Ducati

Thanks for the advice. Also need to remember to have Yamaha fill it with fuel and not to go for a test ride on a Saturday afternoon with too many cars…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:13 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Possible 20th Anniversary R1?
Replies: 24
Views: 1864

Re: Possible 20th Anniversary R1?

This got my attention as I used to have the red 98 4xv and now the red 99 4xv and the new colour schemes in recent years are either too black or too b…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:55 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Why i switched on R1 after 5 yrs racing Ducati
Replies: 10
Views: 784

Re: Why i switched on R1 after 5 yrs racing Ducati

Thanks Sinner for that write up - enjoyed reading it. I have been wondering for some time what my next ride will be after 19 yrs on a 4xv and that has…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Tue Jan 24, 2017 3:12 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Filling up...with a lid on, take 2
Replies: 39
Views: 1678

Re: Filling up...with a lid on, take 2

I usually keep my helmet on. I was asked to remove once and that was only because another biker that weekend had ridden off without paying for petrol.…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:51 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Dodgy clutch noise
Replies: 12
Views: 1231

Re: Dodgy clutch noise

Out of curiosity how many miles has the bike done and what sort of riding?
Mines done over 60,000 miles (mostly road miles, avoiding traffic jams) and…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:28 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Headlight protectors
Replies: 20
Views: 1191

Re: Headlight protectors

Good luck. Some car drivers dont see a bike coming unless the lights are on - they are gradually getting used to cars having daylight running lights (…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:04 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Radiator gate, she bled to death!
Replies: 26
Views: 1487

Re: Radiator gate, she bled to death!

Glad the rad got sorted. Magnesium wheels ok? (Think you said the rear wheel got rubbing damage from the straps?). I was talking to a bike restorer la…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:02 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1 60th anniversary paintwork!
Replies: 39
Views: 2171

Re: 2016 R1 60th anniversary paintwork!

My 99R1 has done over 60,000 miles including on gravelled resurfaced roads and its only got a couple of minor stone chips that I can think of. Last ye…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:42 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: New models just out!!
Replies: 78
Views: 2814

Re: New models just out!!

Boz wrote:Mine turned up from Italy today too! Yep not too bad, the cat looks better than the real thing! :lol:

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Warning: Choking hazard
Is that for t…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: What to do?
Replies: 27
Views: 1485

Re: What to do?

Congratulations. I like the white decal over the front of the red. (Just check your insurance small print as some dont like non-standard stickers on a…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Fri Nov 25, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: nec bike show
Replies: 23
Views: 1344

Re: nec bike show

Some people like the show - Friend of mine bought a new yamaha at the show.
by R1rider
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Straight to track warranty still good?
Replies: 13
Views: 1079

Re: Straight to track warranty still good?

It is a good question. If someone wants their bike to be reliable then run it in like it says in the owner manual. I wonder what would happen with war…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Fri Nov 25, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: nec bike show
Replies: 23
Views: 1344

Re: nec bike show

Barton wrote:
R1rider wrote: Oh and whats with the orange reflectors that have appeared on the side of the forks? :think:
I think thats an American bike..
Y…login to view the rest of this post
by R1rider
Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:59 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: nec bike show
Replies: 23
Views: 1344

Re: nec bike show

What surprises me is the show is on for a whole week given how small the motorcycle industry is in this country. Some people can be done with the whol…login to view the rest of this post