Checked the bike this morning, all OK. I'll be pleased once the wheel is back on!
Looks like part of the problem is that the stand twists slightly a…login to view the rest of this post
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- Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:19 pm
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Front stand fail
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2495
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1226
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1226
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:05 pm
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Front stand fail
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2495
Re: Front stand fail
Had the same issues sh!te idea they are, look at Avalaugh's post in the for sale section, much better or buy a headstock stand ;) Think I would have …login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:27 am
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Front stand fail
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2495
Front stand fail
I used the new front stand today to lift the front to take the wheel off. Left the bike sitting there quite happily, came back to find the the RH fork…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:35 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Brake pads
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1413
Re: Brake pads
I've bought a set of Vesrah JL, which is their street/occasional trackday pad. Not a great selection of quality pads available locally at a reasonabl…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:54 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
Yeah I will but am curious about what effect it has.
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1226
Re: Tyres
You probably can't go wrong with the Angel GT.
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:52 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:04 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
I use copper slip. Copper slip burns & goes hard clogging up the exup , my personal opinion is that you'd be better to clean the valve & leave it dry…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:21 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
Sorry, forgot to take photos again. I'll dig out an old camera that I can use without worrying about greasy fingerprints! Also, found this on Youtube:…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:20 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
I use copper slip. How does it look after it's been in service for a while? It all came apart quite easily in the end. One screw was tight but moved …login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:47 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
- Replies: 6187
- Views: 107402
Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?
How can something that big sound awesome? …login to view the rest of this postSheepracer wrote:Just fitted my new micron exhaust- sounds awesome.
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- Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:38 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
EXUP valve
Right, started on the EXUP valve. The cover screws came off easily and I have 2 of the bolts out but the 3rd is tight. I'll keep spraying CRC on it un…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:29 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Help - can't see behind me!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1295
Re: Help - can't see behind me!
Thanks, I'll look into it.
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:05 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
They are a lot of fun & nippy around 6000rpm but wait till you hit 8000rpm they go mental ! That front tyre is well shagged must be dropping in far t…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:00 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Help - can't see behind me!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1295
Help - can't see behind me!
I took my 4xv for its first decent ride this afternoon. But I can't see what's behind me!
Now I realise the chances of anything catching me on a bac…login to view the rest of this post
Now I realise the chances of anything catching me on a bac…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:46 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
Yes, will try to get it on the road this weekend. I have a set of Dunlop Q3 tyres in the garage and will see if I can get the front fitted tomorrow, …login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:52 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
There's been big discussions on here about Chinese disks , to be honest I wouldn't buy them . My 4xv came with cheap disks & they warped so I bought …login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:49 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
4xv Project
OK, got it, more pics are coming!
That connector is on my list of things to do. I read somewhere else that there can also be problems with the conne…login to view the rest of this post
That connector is on my list of things to do. I read somewhere else that there can also be problems with the conne…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 5:00 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
Nice post mate, looking firward to following this. Them hairline cracks around the faster look a it like stress cracks to me, I binned my bike last y…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:09 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Rear rotor
I need to replace the rear rotor and am trying to decide what to get. The cheapest option is a Made in China Galfer copy but that won't look original.…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:03 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
4xv Project
Yes, will try to get it on the road this weekend. I have a set of Dunlop Q3 tyres in the garage and will see if I can get the front fitted tomorrow, t…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:50 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4xv Project
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4994
Re: 4xv Project
Chain is on, all went well except when you start pressing the plate onto the master link, which was really fiddly with my chain tool. I'd like a bette…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:07 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Brake pads
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1413
Re: Brake pads
Thanks. Anyone tried CL / Carbone Lorraine?