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by Ukzx10r
Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:39 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Fork rebuild
Replies: 25
Views: 2208

Re: Fork rebuild

R15UTT wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:02 am Well done . Weather's too sh!te to go anywhere at the mo'.
Cheers.
I made tools up at work to compress sprin…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Fork rebuild
Replies: 25
Views: 2208

Re: Fork rebuild

Yes. Fully stripped and rebuilt. New seals and oil. Everything cleaned and correct air gap.
Havnt used them yet though
by Ukzx10r
Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:48 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Gearbox differences
Replies: 6
Views: 1879

Re: Gearbox differences

Update. Since changing the oil to halfords fully synthetic 5w 40 my 5pw gearbox is less clunky. I think its mainly clutch related as the oil is less s…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Are big bang wheels the same?
Replies: 2
Views: 1024

Are big bang wheels the same?

Is there any difference between big bang wheels and 5vy wheels?
by Ukzx10r
Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Fork rebuild
Replies: 25
Views: 2208

Re: Fork rebuild

davebowk wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:00 pm The forks work well with 5 weight Motul factory line oil
0.53l or 76 mm air gap
I got 7.5w oil coming for i…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:02 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Fork rebuild
Replies: 25
Views: 2208

Fork rebuild

I currently have a set of 5vy forks that ive striped down to service.
I was wondering what air gap i should run and what oil?
Its got standard springs…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Cheap abs fix
Replies: 5
Views: 1129

Re: Cheap abs fix

Usually after time people find cheaper ways of modding bikes and i was wondering if other than just pulling the fuse is there an affordable way to re…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sat Oct 05, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Correct oil grade?
Replies: 4
Views: 1628

Re: Correct oil grade?

Update. I fitted them dry and left for 2 days and it broke free quite easily by pushing the bike forwards whilst in gear and clutch pulled in so it wo…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed
Replies: 64
Views: 4087

Re: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed

I actually loved the feel of the standard setup on track. I pushed the brakes very hard and they felt perfect for about 3 laps. Then the lever came ba…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Correct oil grade?
Replies: 4
Views: 1628

Re: Correct oil grade?

I doubt it's the oil. Is this the low mileage 5pw you bought earlier this year? Have you done any work on the clutch? Had the bike a couple of years.…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Correct oil grade?
Replies: 4
Views: 1628

Correct oil grade?

Of you go on ebay it would seem most sell 10-40 for 2003 r2.
I got 10-40 motul but saw somewhere that it should have 10-30?
Im having trouble with my …login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed
Replies: 64
Views: 4087

Re: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed

Well guess what. Just came from bmw as i thouht id try the s1000rr one more time incase i was in a mode that made it feel gutless but.... I cant ride …login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Cheap abs fix
Replies: 5
Views: 1129

Cheap abs fix

Usually after time people find cheaper ways of modding bikes and i was wondering if other than just pulling the fuse is there an affordable way to rem…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed
Replies: 64
Views: 4087

Re: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed

yeah I like the Corsa paint scheme. But if I buy a Duc I'll get a very low miles model and save myself about £4K - pre reg or demo etc. a new one is …login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:07 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed
Replies: 64
Views: 4087

Re: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed

Well im not impressed with the 2020 in any way. 22000 for a r1m with crap brakes. Crap throttle and 4 cats is just too much. And dont be fooled by sal…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:36 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 gearbox
Replies: 116
Views: 7004

Re: R1 gearbox

Mines got a nice gearbox. It was made in 2016.
Oil caused it to feel bit clonky so went back to yamalube. Its a bit expensive though
by Ukzx10r
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:25 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2020 R1M
Replies: 10
Views: 1262

Re: 2020 R1M

If you ask me the 2020 is just a cheap facelift and a few (sales talk) changes to settings.
Although if the engine has more bhp it could be worth it…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:16 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Aggravating unstable idle.
Replies: 18
Views: 3003

Re: Aggravating unstable idle.

Its most likely a coil stick breaking down. I had it too.
I removed 1 coil plug at a time and i found one was causing this idle problem
by Ukzx10r
Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Brands 20/06/2019
Replies: 10
Views: 1947

Re: Brands 20/06/2019

I get 1:35 there on my my road r1. Was going for 1:34 but my brakes kept fading, maybe next time lol. https://youtu.be/lxpGPvr8bRc That was a lovely …login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:14 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Brands 20/06/2019
Replies: 10
Views: 1947

Re: Brands 20/06/2019

I get 1:35 there on my my road r1.
Was going for 1:34 but my brakes kept fading, maybe next time lol.
https://youtu.be/lxpGPvr8bRclogin to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:07 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Brembo rcs 19
Replies: 7
Views: 2828

Re: Brembo rcs 19

What year bike
?
by Ukzx10r
Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:52 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5202

Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .

Uk, I'll never get my hands on the likes of a 2cr, but the specs and reviews are mighty impressive. Sometimes we just have to admit that we are left …login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:23 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5202

Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .

Well i cant say i agree about the immediacy of carbs over fly by wire. Ive ridden lots of bikes over the last 30 years and id say ive never ridden an…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:44 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5202

Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .

Less electronics sounds better for simplicity but the fact is modern electronics are well sorted now so very few failures occour. But i could never g…login to view the rest of this post
by Ukzx10r
Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Front spring rates?
Replies: 2
Views: 763

Re: Front spring rates?

Thanks