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by R14XV
Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Picked up a bargain
Replies: 27
Views: 1713

Re: Picked up a bargain

Very nice Phil, everyone loves twins :lol:
by R14XV
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: R.I.P. polar
Replies: 26
Views: 2747

Re: R.I.P. polar

Really sad news. Like others, I was fortunate to meet Mark at one of the BBQ's. He was a genuinely nice guy who was always happy to pass on his knowle…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 12
Views: 1674

Re: Merry Christmas

Belated Merry Christmas to One and All.

Hope you are all chilling now after the event. Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.
by R14XV
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Getting my hips replaced Saturday
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

Re: Getting my hips replaced Saturday

Glad you're on the mend, take it slowly and no need to rush. The weather is pretty grim at present and not too inviting for a ride.

Take Care and enj…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Bit of a freshen up
Replies: 29
Views: 3453

Re: Bit of a freshen up

I'm waiting to hear from the council, have applied to open out the garage to incorporate the passage. Should increase the garage width by about a metr…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: How’s everyone doing?
Replies: 26
Views: 3266

Re: How’s everyone doing?

Nice pics Steve, the M looks like it will bite your arm off if you walk any closer :naughty: :Dlogin to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: Forum Racers
Topic: First ever race…
Replies: 25
Views: 3408

Re: First ever race…

Historically, I found that the guys in the paddock were always friendly and approachable, whether with advice or loan of fix-an-issue items to enable …login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: Forum Racers
Topic: First ever race…
Replies: 25
Views: 3408

Re: First ever race…

Really chuffed that you both had a great day :clap: :D :clap:login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: H4 LED Headlight Conversion
Replies: 37
Views: 2162

Re: H4 LED Headlight Conversion

Also would be interested to hear if there are any heat issues as some bikes allegedly appear to have inferior reflective backing causing the headligh…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Both R1's stolen
Replies: 26
Views: 1882

Re: Both R1's stolen

Absolutely gutted for you.
Have been to 2 race meetings in the last 3 weekends. Post as much detail as you can so we can all keep our eyes out for you…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:09 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: H4 LED Headlight Conversion
Replies: 37
Views: 2162

Re: H4 LED Headlight Conversion

Also would be interested to hear if there are any heat issues as some bikes allegedly appear to have inferior reflective backing causing the headlight…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:43 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: R1-still working
Replies: 6
Views: 879

Re: R1-still working

Very tidy :dance:
by R14XV
Thu Aug 26, 2021 5:47 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: R1-still working
Replies: 6
Views: 879

Re: R1-still working

Any pics of the new addition to the family?
by R14XV
Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: immobiliser
Replies: 12
Views: 1666

Re: immobiliser

A decent locksmith can cut you a new key that will match the worn discs within the ignition barrel. I have had that done before and it worked fine aft…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Jompy!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1590

Re: Happy Birthday Jompy!!

Belated Birthdays Wishes Mate :dance:
by R14XV
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: Forum Racers
Topic: Going Racing
Replies: 8
Views: 1531

Re: Going Racing

Good for you :clap:
Think everyone probably gets nervous in the beginning but, I can say this from personal experience, take it easy to begin with. You ca…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 3XV Project
Replies: 92
Views: 9649

Re: 3XV Project

mellorp23 wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:35 pm By the time you have bought 2nd hand 3XV barrels, plated and ported them, you might as well just buy TZ bar
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by R14XV
Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 3XV Project
Replies: 92
Views: 9649

Re: 3XV Project

Now it's up and running 40bhp is a bit underwhelming for that chassis and brakes. A quick update of : - Zeeltronic. Just plug and play. It also bypas…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 3XV Project
Replies: 92
Views: 9649

Re: 3XV Project

Taken a while but finally fitted the Chinese panels. Been avoiding the constant removal / refitting whilst fettling the carbs. Still not quite 100% sp…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2 New R1s
Replies: 4
Views: 792

Re: 2 New R1s

Nice. Keep trying to add to the garage compliment but at the moment the Boss says there's no room. Imagine I could get away with a couple of these th…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2 New R1s
Replies: 4
Views: 792

Re: 2 New R1s

Nice. Keep trying to add to the garage compliment but at the moment the Boss says there's no room. Imagine I could get away with a couple of these tho…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dvla registered driving license
Replies: 34
Views: 2171

Re: Dvla registered driving license

Same here. Aiming to make a run out to Loomies on Sun 8 Aug (thunder storms permitting) but will definitely by running there and back in isolation and…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: ignition
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

Re: ignition

If it becomes an issue to the point where you are concerned the key might snap, try sourcing a good locksmith - they are able to cut a key to match th…login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: MT10 / FZ10
Topic: Time for a new bike
Replies: 79
Views: 12498

Re: Used MT10

Fyi ... Visited my local Yamaha dealer yesterday to look at an MT10 again. He only had one and that was already sold as were all the others he had in …login to view the rest of this post
by R14XV
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Eyesight problem
Replies: 22
Views: 1092

Re: Eyesight problem

I use a pair of mirror shade sunglasses normally during daytime combined with a clear visor. It means that you can even go through dark shaded stretch…login to view the rest of this post