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by CAD Monkey
Mon May 10, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?
Replies: 11
Views: 1708

Re: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?

I think for me the biggest change to the bike was the rear suspension, stock it's just horrible on track, linkage kit and a good damper did the trick…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon May 10, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?
Replies: 11
Views: 1708

Re: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?

I don't know much myself about the early bangers other than they can be a bit difficult to get running spot on but great bikes when running right. As…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon May 10, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?
Replies: 11
Views: 1708

Is there a good buying guide for Big Bangs anywhere?

Hi Guys, I'm looking at getting another bike to add to my very small collection after a ZXR750 I was after fell through. As I live in the middle of no…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon May 10, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

Re: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

Pleased to hear you've found the problem. You should be able to buy replacement connectors - I think it's 4-way from memory? You could try here: koja…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Sat May 08, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

Re: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

Pleased to hear you've found the problem. You should be able to buy replacement connectors - I think it's 4-way from memory? You could try here: koja…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue May 04, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?
Replies: 6
Views: 964

Re: Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?

FFS - Just checked back in and saw this!! :o :o :lol: :lol:login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue May 04, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

Re: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

FIXED!! Turns out it was a dodgy / loose connection in one of the 2 connector blocks that come from the ignition key. I've heavily taped the connector…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

Re: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

I hope you've got everything sorted by now. One thing I meant to mention though was when my daughter had borrowed my R1 the battery flattened off as …login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

Re: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

Did the garage check the main fuse under the starter solenoid? Thanks mate, They told me that they'd checked the fuses under the seat but not sure th…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon Apr 26, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

Re: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

Rednine wrote: Mon Apr 26, 2021 4:00 pm Definitely re check that large white connector block before all else.
Cheers,

Is there a specific method f…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon Apr 26, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

Re: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

Did the garage check the main fuse under the starter solenoid? Thanks mate, They told me that they'd checked the fuses under the seat but not sure th…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...
Replies: 19
Views: 1283

My 4XV Just died on the way to MOT...

Hi Guys, I'm putting this here in the hope that former 4XV owners might see it, but Mods please feel free to move if required. :D Having run the R1 up…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?
Replies: 6
Views: 964

Re: Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?

davebowk wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:08 am You need carbon fume cartridge with a fine particulate pre filter
Thanks again mate. I've just ordered the…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?
Replies: 6
Views: 964

Re: Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?

You need carbon fume cartridge with a fine particulate pre filter Thanks mate. Is there a code for these? I've just googled "carbon fume cartridge wi…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?
Replies: 6
Views: 964

Can anyone recommend a mask for spraying with aerosols?

Hi Guys, I hope someone can help me. I'm tarting up the wheels on the 4XV and have done a reasonable job with the rear but I've had a problem: I haven…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Anyone know the paint code for silver 4XV wheels please?
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Re: Anyone know the paint code for silver 4XV wheels please?

Paint can be a real b1tch to identify on yamahas. 1st stop either call a dealer or yamaha they will have any paint codes available. Sometimes the blo…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Anyone know the paint code for silver 4XV wheels please?
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Re: Anyone know the paint code for silver 4XV wheels please?

Superb - thanks mate. I’ll give that a try. I know what you mean about the colours - I think on Fowler’s mine is listed as blueish cocktail or some su…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Anyone know the paint code for silver 4XV wheels please?
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Anyone know the paint code for silver 4XV wheels please?

Hi Guys, Hope everyone is well? I was wondering if anyone knows the paint code for the grey/silver wheels on the 4XV that came with blue bodywork plea…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:05 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas. Just checking in...
Replies: 11
Views: 769

Re: Merry Christmas. Just checking in...

Cheers guys,

I'll keep everything crossed for everyone that 2021 is a lot better all round.

Take care.

Stewart
by CAD Monkey
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Lee in Scunny has not been well
Replies: 43
Views: 3760

Re: Lee in Scunny has not been well

All the best Lee, I hope you get well soon mate.
by CAD Monkey
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas. Just checking in...
Replies: 11
Views: 769

Merry Christmas. Just checking in...

Hi Guys, I've not been on here (or anywhere else much) lately, so thought that I would check in to wish you all a Happy Christmas. It's been a horrid …login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 106555

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

It's not R1-related, but I managed to get my GSXR 600 running today!! :banana-wrench: :banana-wrench: I'm not exactly flush at the moment, but I've b…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 106555

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

It's not R1-related, but I managed to get my GSXR 600 running today!! :banana-wrench: :banana-wrench: I'm not exactly flush at the moment, but I've b…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 106555

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

It's not R1-related, but I managed to get my GSXR 600 running today!! :banana-wrench: :banana-wrench: I'm not exactly flush at the moment, but I've b…login to view the rest of this post
by CAD Monkey
Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 106555

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

It's not R1-related, but I managed to get my GSXR 600 running today!! :banana-wrench: :banana-wrench: I'm not exactly flush at the moment, but I've be…login to view the rest of this post