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- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Suspension not on standard settings - adjusted for body weight and riding style…login to view the rest of this post
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Mines done over 60,000 miles (mostly road miles, avoiding traffic jams) and…login to view the rest of this post
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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!
Is that for t…login to view the rest of this postWarning: Choking hazard
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 9:56 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: nec bike show
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1344
Re: nec bike show
Y…login to view the rest of this postBarton wrote:I think thats an American bike..R1rider wrote: Oh and whats with the orange reflectors that have appeared on the side of the forks?
- 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