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by alexko
Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Full akrapovic system r1m
Replies: 15
Views: 1643

Re: Full akrapovic system r1m

R1MSKRSV wrote:Hi,
... wonder whats next !
The new bike with 3 wheels :D :Dlogin to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Who has their rear tyre balanced ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1209

Re: Who has their rear tyre balanced ?

Managed to get a mate to change the rear tyre over for me but as he works in a car place they dont have a small spndle to balance it. What with the c…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:05 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2018 R1M
Replies: 45
Views: 4157

Re: 2018 R1M

Sorry for the false hope, but i'm happy as my new R1 hasn't lost another £2k in value overnight :D ! Agreed, Niken looks awful, pointless and very pr…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2018 R1M
Replies: 45
Views: 4157

Re: 2018 R1M

Wouldn't be a little bit early to release a completely new R1 model? Long are gone the days when the Japs release a new model every 2-3 years, not tal…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:31 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Giving up sportsbikes
Replies: 49
Views: 2198

Re: Giving up sportsbikes

These days the sport tourres and adventure bikes offer nearly the same power, well actually even more torque at lower revs. So what is the point of k…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Giving up sportsbikes
Replies: 49
Views: 2198

Re: Giving up sportsbikes

These days the sport tourres and adventure bikes offer nearly the same power, well actually even more torque at lower revs. So what is the point of ke…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 /M using a bit of oil normal ??
Replies: 17
Views: 1807

Re: R1 /M using a bit of oil normal ??

dosent truly bed in until 4000 - 5000 miles. Mine as just done 5300 miles. What doesn't bed in? IMHO A track only bike should possibly have the engin…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Quick Release Wheels R1M
Replies: 4
Views: 999

Re: Quick Release Wheels R1M

4:51am?
Could have mine but has not clip ons on..waiting for Renthal recall replacements to arrive.(next weeks Wednesday)
If not urgent I can drop…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Renthal clip on recall
Replies: 8
Views: 1050

Re: Renthal clip on recall

Thanks for posting this information.
I have one set of gen1 and two sets of gen2 to be sent back...once back from holiday.
A lot of work to do... :-(login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Exhaust r1m
Replies: 7
Views: 1110

Re: Exhaust r1m

Miffster wrote:What's the best exhaust for the r1m , thinking akrapovic with decat or should I go akrapovic full system ,
Track or road only?
Be awa…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Going to be a dad again
Replies: 12
Views: 1091

Re: Going to be a dad again

Best thing ever :D
Congratulations
by alexko
Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2018 R1 update
Replies: 3
Views: 1212

Re: 2018 R1 update

Interesting...was thinking to swap my 2015 red for a 2017 r1m..might worth to wait until next year.
Altough I prefer the red/white to this silver sche…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sat Aug 26, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Warning Lights
Replies: 16
Views: 1487

Re: Warning Lights

Hi guys thanks for all the suggestions. I had a fiddle with all the suspension cables and I'm guessing something was lose as I now have TC, ABS and S…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 handling
Replies: 41
Views: 2345

Re: 2016 handling

First proper ride after the suspension was set up. Bloody hell its harder than before! I find when on partial throttle if I hit the slightest bump in…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Removing slack from throttle cables
Replies: 16
Views: 1279

Re: Removing slack from throttle cables

fitting a Domino next week (assuming someone doesn't order one from me by the time I get to fitting it like the last 3 times I ordered them up) At Le…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?
Replies: 13
Views: 1206

Re: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?

Why don't you just get Ohlins TTX internals instead of the forks unless you just want bling? I don't think the Ohlins forks have any benefit over hav…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?
Replies: 13
Views: 1206

Re: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?

Why don't you just get Ohlins TTX internals instead of the forks unless you just want bling? I don't think the Ohlins forks have any benefit over hav…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:29 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Removing slack from throttle cables
Replies: 16
Views: 1279

Re: Removing slack from throttle cables

Anyone done this? The slightly jerky on/off throttle isn't helped by the amount of free play before it does anything so I'm tempted to dial out some …login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?
Replies: 13
Views: 1206

Re: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?

Kylezx7r wrote:
alexko wrote:
Kylezx7r wrote:What bike is it? I can't see on Tapatalk.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi,

2015 2CR

Thanks,
Ale
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by alexko
Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?
Replies: 13
Views: 1206

Re: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?

davebowk wrote:with vat and duty if duty needs to be paid £3484
with just vat £3360
Thanks, much appreciated.
So basically fk all saving. :?login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?
Replies: 13
Views: 1206

Re: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?

Kylezx7r wrote:What bike is it? I can't see on Tapatalk.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi,

2015 2CR

Thanks,
Alex…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?
Replies: 13
Views: 1206

Ohlins forks&shock Where to buy?

Hi, 2015 2CR R1 After mocking up a lot with my suspension I noticed a good improvement but still not 100% happy, possibly down to my weight 11stones/7…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 handling
Replies: 41
Views: 2345

Re: 2016 handling

Scroll down, watch Dave moss suspension setup and try what he says about taking all back to zero, it works for me. It kinda worked for me as well, ho…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Performance Road Air Filters R1 2015
Replies: 12
Views: 1258

Re: Performance Road Air Filters R1 2015

All Anyone know of anyone here in the UK that has actual stock? Fed up with retailers advertising sh!te " yea we do but not for your bike" Or does it…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Exhausts and track day noise tests
Replies: 13
Views: 1634

Re: Exhausts and track day noise tests

SimonT wrote:I have kept the standard exhaust on for now but was wondering if there were any issues with noise testing and non standard exhausts (R1M)
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