So, is it worth going -1 on the front sprocket ?
Does it throw out the speedo that much ?
does it really benefit the road (i commute so use partial t…login to view the rest of this post
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- Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Time to replace the chain ......
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1974
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:22 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Time to replace the chain ......
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1974
Re: Time to replace the chain ......
Yeah true but it comes as a kit like that so still cheaper than buying the chain seperate then the 1 front sprocket plus a rear
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:18 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Time to replace the chain ......
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1974
Re: Time to replace the chain ......
Right, thread revival as im now buying a new chain /. sprocket set, the last 500 miles on this kinked mother %^%^$% is enough so, looking at these 2 s…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:01 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: 4 Degree Ignition advancer Rotor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1360
Re: 4 Degree Ignition advancer Rotor
Yeah that makes sense , the US does have low octane fuel (funny tho as they have some of the biggest engines ! )
i only ever use 98 or higher ( shell …login to view the rest of this post
i only ever use 98 or higher ( shell …login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:08 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: 4 Degree Ignition advancer Rotor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1360
4 Degree Ignition advancer Rotor
Has anyone ever used one and had better gains low down below 5k ? mixed reviews, fazor owners say it works, same lump as us really, R6 owners say it w…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue May 01, 2018 12:48 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: 2004 5vy ecu flash
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1725
Re: 2004 5vy ecu flash
I know nick marino does it in the states for 199 quid. Send it by post and back within 10 days. Bit of mid range found by adjusting secondaries. Sent…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:12 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Back again
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1072
Re: Back again
Do you get the high pitch whistle/whine (when the magnets let go ) when yu rev the bike ?
did you fit a new magneto or 2nd hand ?
i replaced mine co…login to view the rest of this post
did you fit a new magneto or 2nd hand ?
i replaced mine co…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:29 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Rough idling when damp / wet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1228
Re: Rough idling when damp / wet
yeah im not suspecting my air temp sensor in the airbox, readings are fine when its damp , although the airbox does allow for heatsoak but thats anoth…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:43 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Rough idling when damp / wet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1228
Re: Rough idling when damp / wet
The 5vy doesnt have an air sensor in the air intake pipe its in the airbox , my Air mass senso is under the seat.
i may just get a 2nd hand one as th…login to view the rest of this post
i may just get a 2nd hand one as th…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:16 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Rough idling when damp / wet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1228
Rough idling when damp / wet
Heres a weird one then, as soon as the air is damp or it rains the bike idles like a sack of sh!te , now idling isnt the best anyway on these bikes ye…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:42 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Coolant amount
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1537
Re: Coolant amount
Rule of thumb is, anything before year 2000 id use silicate antifreeze ( generally blue ) anything after usually uses OAT (usualy pink or orange)
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: TPS settings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1172
Re: TPS settings
Ah the same problem i have. I replaced TPS and set to the new recommended setting of 18 / 97 no change i alter my PC map, rich low down, lean low down…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:44 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: A I S
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1738
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:42 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: A I S
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1738
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:04 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: A I S
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1738
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:00 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Spluttering
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1087
Re: Spluttering
Could of been anything
slight fuel issue
slight spark issue
slight air issue
as long as it doesnt repeat itself just put it down to blowing the cobw…login to view the rest of this post
slight fuel issue
slight spark issue
slight air issue
as long as it doesnt repeat itself just put it down to blowing the cobw…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:57 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: A I S
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1738
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 8:14 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
Yeah it's probably my wording that's wrong , he did say something like it will still go to the bottom but be a bit more firmer in the last part of the…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:12 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
So, heres another question, originally the forks were set to 8mm above the top yoke, now im putting them back in, any preference to the height to make…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:30 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
It seems these do not have the same Air gap as standard forks I got hold of the spec sheet and the air gap is 130mm, standard forks are 76 or 90 depen…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:54 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
Well, Defeat Accepted , im taking them to a specialist as im about to bend them in half, so close yet so far its annoying ! I had compressed the sprin…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:12 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
Right this is where im at https://scontent.fstn1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29178786_10215521067044212_6165109935227656273_n.jpg?oh=61a227bf2dcd568db4e6…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:34 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
Hi Bud, i tried that but will try again, well, when i tried all i did was seem to adjust the compression adjustment in the middle ( the red knob) whic…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:21 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
OK cheers bud, yeah im sick of prempting what i need then dont need it lol Right then, i got the top cap off 1 of the shocks ( dont ask me how, you wi…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:21 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Front Shock leaking
- Replies: 71
- Views: 2889
Re: Front Shock leaking
Ok bud will take a look also, out of interest, which would i need to compress the spring ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-MS1824-Motorcycle-SUSPENS…login to view the rest of this post