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by andy spartan
Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear Axle Bolt & Lock Nut Problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1598

Re: Rear Axle Bolt & Lock Nut Problems

If you lube the threads, you should derate the specified torque by about 20% I used a small drop of oil on the threads and wiped the thread edges. So…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:22 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear Axle Bolt & Lock Nut Problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1598

Re: Rear Axle Bolt & Lock Nut Problems

Hi Polar. Did what you advised, Applied a small amount of oil on the threads, Axle nut threaded on smoothly, torqued it to 170nm.
Did not feel right g…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Polar
Replies: 16
Views: 1024

Re: Happy Birthday Polar

:occasion-birthday: Happy Birthday Polar :occasion-cake:
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by andy spartan
Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear Axle Bolt & Lock Nut Problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1598

Rear Axle Bolt & Lock Nut Problems

Hi, Just wondering if anyone else has encountered any problems with the oem rear axle nut, Tried to tighten the rear axle nut and felt the threads not…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Sat Oct 31, 2020 6:45 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday r1mike
Replies: 13
Views: 1077

Re: Happy Birthday r1mike

Happy Birthday Mike :obscene-drinkingcheers: :occasion-birthdaymulticolor: :occasion-balloons:
Hope You Have A Great Day…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:30 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: My doggy is sick
Replies: 106
Views: 6240

Re: My doggy is sick

I feel so sorry Mike - I also Please hope the judge understands.
by andy spartan
Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: RD250LC
Replies: 6
Views: 806

Re: RD250LC

Congrats. Yep she does look sweet.
Brings back memory's of the early 90's when I had my RD250LC, Lovely classics and so nice to work on.
Would love …login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Re: Hi

Hi and welcome in, :D
Many Helpful members here for advice or even just a chat.
Good respect from all.

:text-worthless:
by andy spartan
Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:28 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear axle torque
Replies: 28
Views: 3101

Re: Rear axle torque

If you adjust the chain on the paddock stand you should add 5mm to the value - Yamaha service manual [/quote] Thanks Polar for the update, I thought t…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear axle torque
Replies: 28
Views: 3101

Re: Rear axle torque

Hi All, Got the chain tension near enough 30mm. Found when adjusting the chain on the paddock stand and re-checking on the side stand, The freeplay wa…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear axle torque
Replies: 28
Views: 3101

Re: Rear axle torque

Cheers for the replies guys, Just re-checked the chain tension to be sure, Bloody tight, Spent hours trying to get it around the 30mm mark. Very time …login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Thu Sep 17, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear axle torque
Replies: 28
Views: 3101

Re: Rear axle torque

Sorry for opening this old thread, I have just adjusted my chain and torqued the axle nut to 175nm, Which still seams excessive. Just felt sorry for t…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 9
Views: 1189

Re: Hello!

Hi and Welcome in :D
Mint looking bike to got there.
by andy spartan
Fri Sep 11, 2020 5:56 am
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: 44T Superbike Track Day Test
Replies: 4
Views: 2058

44T Superbike Track Day Test

Glad to see that the new 2020 R1 still a track day weapon,
Beats the new Honda CBR RRR + Ducati Panigale V4S on times.
Its over an hour long.

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by andy spartan
Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:06 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Forum looks crap - help
Replies: 27
Views: 1783

Re: Forum looks crap - help

Cheers, All sorted now here too. :D
Forum now looks real good

Imagelogin to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:46 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Forum looks crap - help
Replies: 27
Views: 1783

Re: Forum looks crap - help

I have got the same image displayed, using windows 8.1 and with Google chrome.
I think its been like this since the server upgrade for this forum.


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by andy spartan
Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:45 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Come back to biking
Replies: 8
Views: 875

Re: Come back to biking

Welcome back and with a nice bike
The 2018 blue R1s are just stunning
Enjoy whats let of the summer here
by andy spartan
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Ohlins ERS
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Re: 2016 R1M Ohlins ERS

I took a Panigale V4 for a test ride last week, to my amazement it’s more comfy than my ‘18 R1M (gets hotter though) I run my bike on R1 (Road 1) set…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:13 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Ohlins ERS
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Re: 2016 R1M Ohlins ERS

Got my ERS still on factory settings, Even on power setting 3, with the softer suspension setting I bounce on seat on bumpy road surfaces.
Not the mo…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:54 am
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Arrow Titanium tri oval fitted!
Replies: 4
Views: 1349

Re: Arrow Titanium tri oval fitted!

Great Greek Service with the exhaust, Glad it worked out. :dance:
Hopefully the rearsets will have all the necessary instructions and bits for the brake mas…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:11 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: New member in Manchester
Replies: 12
Views: 1412

Re: New member in Manchester

Hi and Welcome Paulo
Congrats on getting your R1. Bike looks in beautiful condition
Many knowledgeable members here for help and advice. :D
by andy spartan
Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:16 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Even red or blue couldn’t improve this R1
Replies: 19
Views: 1289

Re: Even red or blue couldn’t improve this R1

It Looks Stupid! Never liked the idea, or see the point of extended swing arms. And now this.
All there good for is straight line acceleration. Nothin…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Sat May 30, 2020 7:21 am
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: Dyno results 2020
Replies: 14
Views: 5067

Re: Dyno results 2020

That's not the new 2020 R1 model he's got on the dyno.
Its the previous model 2015-2019
by andy spartan
Thu May 28, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Engine management light on AGAIN
Replies: 14
Views: 1428

Re: Engine management light on AGAIN

I had the same on my fault on my 2019 last year, Span the rear wheel on the paddock stand with the Ignition on.
Locked the dash with EML light on. Eve…login to view the rest of this post
by andy spartan
Mon May 25, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Just dropped Vicky... update :)
Replies: 77
Views: 4193

Re: Just dropped Vicky

Just to let you know, There's a carbon cover for sale on fleebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-R1-R1 ... SwsqhetBPalogin to view the rest of this post