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by Simon
Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Ba or virgin
Replies: 12
Views: 609

Re: Ba or virgin

I flew from Ecuador to London via Amsterdam with KLM last June and they were amazing. Me and the missus couldn't sleep so just stood with in the kitch…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: MotoGP
Replies: 16
Views: 781

Re: MotoGP

It's gonna be a good one. I was almost losing interest half way through Motegi but what an amazing last third of the race.

Rossi all the way. I like …login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Sun Oct 11, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: PCV vs FlashTune Pros & Cons
Replies: 17
Views: 691

Re: PCV vs FlashTune Pros & Cons

Do a bit of research in pricing too because when I did mine at the start of this year it turned out it was only £60 more for the woolich software and …login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Sun Oct 11, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: PCV vs FlashTune Pros & Cons
Replies: 17
Views: 691

Re: PCV vs FlashTune Pros & Cons

For the best results you want a custom map, be that direct to the ECU or via a PCV. Check out Woolich Racing too as an alternative to flash tune as it…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Sun Oct 11, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Help with fork length
Replies: 41
Views: 1943

Re: Help with fork length

Luke03R1 wrote:I would like to help but I don't have a yoke lift so extending the forks is a tad awkward on Mr tod


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by Simon
Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:50 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Help with fork length
Replies: 41
Views: 1943

Re: Help with fork length

I would infer that unless the stanchions are different then the forks between 02-03 and 04-06 are the same length but with a different offset at the s…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Help with fork length
Replies: 41
Views: 1943

Re: Help with fork length

Close, but not quite! This is the best i could find though. Tube length and cartridge kit is the same between 02-03 and 04-06 it looks like http://i13…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Help with fork length
Replies: 41
Views: 1943

Re: Help with fork length

This degenerated quickly!

I posted an actual bike related question on this post in the newbies section before seeing this sh!t fest :lol:login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Yamaha owner who needs help
Replies: 3
Views: 641

Re: Yamaha owner who needs help

Welcome in Blair.

Out of interest, what makes those particular forks the most appropriate for the conversion?

I assume you'll be getting them resprung and revalved to take account of the lower weight of the recipient bike and the lower power / forces generated by the 400?

Simon
by Simon
Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Cadwell 5/10/15
Replies: 34
Views: 1100

Re: Cadwell 5/10/15

Anyone see the zx10r jumping the mountain? I didn't see that Jon,but I did see a lad in the fast group bin his R1 with wets , on the entry slip :oops…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Have you got a spare £45k?? :)
Replies: 3
Views: 404

Re: Have you got a spare £45k?? :)

If I did (have a spare £45k), I'd borrow another £40k and buy one of these;

http://www.gizmag.com/suter-mmx-500-2-s ... ica/39646/" onclick="window.o…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Competition Time Again ! Tickets for BSB @ Brands Oct
Replies: 61
Views: 1586

Re: Competition Time Again ! Tickets for BSB @ Brands Oct

If there was some of them voting buttons around, I would vote!

Think Luke should go, he might not be such a miserable git on here after a nice day o…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Forum Hoodie Competition "It's time to vote"
Replies: 46
Views: 1882

Re: Forum Hoodie Competition "It's time to vote"

:angry-screaming: :eusa-violin: :angry-steamingears: :confusion-scratchheadblue: :confusion-seeingstars: :crying-blue: :crying-green: :crying-pink: :c…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Forum Hoodie Competition "It's time to vote"
Replies: 46
Views: 1882

Re: Forum Hoodie Competition "It's time to vote"

Voting has closed already according to the post at the top?
by Simon
Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Project Gixxer ***Finished Pics on page 2***
Replies: 65
Views: 1432

Re: Project Gixxer

That's looking lovely Pete, looking forward to seeing the pearlescent top coat.

Stickers keep it simple I reckon
by Simon
Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?
Replies: 17
Views: 993

Re: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?

Its to stop race teams booking in on a track day and using it as a test day. We have designated acu evening test sessions we are allowed to go to at …login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?
Replies: 17
Views: 993

Re: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?

Its to stop race teams booking in on a track day and using it as a test day. We have designated acu evening test sessions we are allowed to go to at …login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Fri Sep 25, 2015 2:31 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?
Replies: 17
Views: 993

Re: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?

Donnington isn't an MSV circuit.

I've used mine pretty much all over the place, although it was tucked in behind the clocks and not easy to spot on …login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?
Replies: 17
Views: 993

Re: MSV Trackdays- laptimers not allowed?

It's the same for all trackdays, although MSV seem to enforce it more strictly than some others. Timing equipment invalidates the TDOs insurance as it…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:23 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: End of an era.......kind of :)
Replies: 11
Views: 515

Re: End of an era.......kind of :)

I've never fancied the option of something slow just for the road, but don't trust myself on something decent on the either. After 5 years of just tra…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 105507

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Plus I added some cooling fans which it wasn't running before and a new set of throttle bodies and injectors because my linkages were worn. So now I g…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 105507

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Not strictly today, because it was yesterday (and a couple hours this morning) but I got me engine back on Monday night so Bruce is back! From this ht…login to view the rest of this post
by Simon
Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: front sprocket removal
Replies: 9
Views: 1641

Re: front sprocket removal

Did it work!?
by Simon
Sat Sep 05, 2015 8:53 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Honda Gold Wing motorcycle tow truck that tows cars
Replies: 9
Views: 634

Re: Honda Gold Wing motorcycle tow truck that tows cars

Luke03R1 wrote:
PJC wrote:Wonder if they can tow a Transit :shifty: :shifty:
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by Simon
Sat Sep 05, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Uneven Caliper piston movemnent.
Replies: 11
Views: 2394

Re: Uneven Caliper piston movemnent.

When you pulled the pistons out did you change the seals or clean the seal seats? The dust and oil seal seats fur up, pushing the seal out and it grip…login to view the rest of this post