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by malr1
Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

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
by malr1
Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

Re: Cracked Cylinder Repair

R15UTT wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:03 pm Looking at Langcourt website they are well worth a shout .
Going to check them out. Just want a spare engine …login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

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
by malr1
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

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
by malr1
Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

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.
by malr1
Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

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
by malr1
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

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
by malr1
Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
Replies: 45
Views: 4224

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
by malr1
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
Replies: 45
Views: 4224

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
by malr1
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
by malr1
Fri Jun 25, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
Replies: 45
Views: 4224

Re: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400

There are some on FleaBay but the prices are obscene
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324684862622 ... Sw8Ixgz6~elogin to view the rest of this post
by malr1
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
by malr1
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
by malr1
Mon May 31, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Out and about at last
Replies: 6
Views: 877

Re: Out and about at last

Looking really good.
It's good to get out again.
by malr1
Wed May 19, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
Replies: 6
Views: 799

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
by malr1
Tue May 18, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Proworks Tyre Changer
Replies: 17
Views: 1117

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
by malr1
Tue May 18, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
Replies: 6
Views: 799

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
by malr1
Thu May 13, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
Replies: 45
Views: 4224

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
by malr1
Fri May 07, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Everything is Perfect
Replies: 65
Views: 3929

Re: Everything is Perfect

I'm looking forward to my Dunlop front wearing out so I can change that to a Metzeler M9RR
by malr1
Thu May 06, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Everything is Perfect
Replies: 65
Views: 3929

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
by malr1
Sat May 01, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Clutch Kit - EBC SRC or SRK?
Replies: 6
Views: 799

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
by malr1
Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
Replies: 13
Views: 1168

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
by malr1
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:05 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
Replies: 13
Views: 1168

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
by malr1
Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
Replies: 13
Views: 1168

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
by malr1
Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
Replies: 13
Views: 1168

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.
:-)login to view the rest of this post