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by The Rig
Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Time to replace the chain ......
Replies: 18
Views: 1971

Re: Time to replace the chain ......

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
by The Rig
Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Time to replace the chain ......
Replies: 18
Views: 1971

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
by The Rig
Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Time to replace the chain ......
Replies: 18
Views: 1971

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
by The Rig
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
by The Rig
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
by The Rig
Tue May 01, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: 2004 5vy ecu flash
Replies: 9
Views: 1719

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
by The Rig
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
by The Rig
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Rough idling when damp / wet
Replies: 5
Views: 1224

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
by The Rig
Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Rough idling when damp / wet
Replies: 5
Views: 1224

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
by The Rig
Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:16 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Rough idling when damp / wet
Replies: 5
Views: 1224

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
by The Rig
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Coolant amount
Replies: 17
Views: 1535

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)
by The Rig
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: TPS settings
Replies: 3
Views: 1168

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
by The Rig
Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: A I S
Replies: 20
Views: 1734

Re: A I S

Yeah i know the AIS injects air, thats what i said, disabling it stops air entering the pots which results in cooler pots which results in less pops n…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: A I S
Replies: 20
Views: 1734

Re: A I S

It can but not in the way you benefit from later ecu flashes , 5vy doesn't have over run restrictions or emission restrictions as it doesn't have an 0…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: A I S
Replies: 20
Views: 1734

Re: A I S

There was only 1 place I found that flashes a 5vy ecu . I chose the Pcv as wasn't convinced it was any more than a power commander as the 5vy doesn't …login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Spluttering
Replies: 2
Views: 1083

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
by The Rig
Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: A I S
Replies: 20
Views: 1734

Re: A I S

Disabling the AIS system will stop most of the pops and bangs on overrun as there will be less unburnt fuel in the exhaust system. Disabling the AIS …login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Sat Mar 17, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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
by The Rig
Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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
by The Rig
Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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
by The Rig
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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
by The Rig
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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
by The Rig
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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
by The Rig
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:21 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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
by The Rig
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Front Shock leaking
Replies: 71
Views: 2873

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