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by Moise
Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Front stand fail
Replies: 30
Views: 2495

Re: Front stand fail

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
by Moise
Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 37
Views: 1226

Tyres

Really. I had a couple of very scary moments, in both wet and dry conditions.

That was on my ZZR1200 mind you; I don't think they work well on heav…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 37
Views: 1226

Re: Tyres

I thought they were good in the wet. Better than the Power 3 but not as good as the Sportsmart.

Of those 3 I'd say the Sportsmart is the best all r…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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.
by Moise
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.
by Moise
Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4xv Project
Replies: 131
Views: 4994

Photos!

I washed the bike late this afternoon and took a few photos. http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s399/Moise/IMG_0293_zps8f0a0485.jpg I've left the low…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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?

Sheepracer wrote:Just fitted my new micron exhaust- sounds awesome.

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How can something that big sound awesome? …login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
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
by Moise
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.
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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
by Moise
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?