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by jayj
Tue Mar 27, 2018 2:19 pm
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people recomend
Replies: 23
Views: 3515

Re: K&N Oil filter??? Or Stock?? and what oil do people reco

Ham fisted monkeys can over-tighten OEM filters just as easy as I found out! I stuck with OEM after doing a fair bit of reading (R1) as reports all s…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Tue Mar 27, 2018 6:17 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Borrowed a new R6 for the day
Replies: 19
Views: 1573

Re: Borrowed a new R6 for the day

Jay, I preferred this one to my 2009 R6, it’s light years ahead...... the thing is I didn’t have big hopes for this bike, especially comparing it to …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:24 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Borrowed a new R6 for the day
Replies: 19
Views: 1573

Re: Borrowed a new R6 for the day

The good chaps from Wigan Yamaha lent me their demo R6 for the day while my R1M was in for her service. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180326/64d…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: A I S
Replies: 20
Views: 1748

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 …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:10 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Can’t quite believe it..
Replies: 34
Views: 2174

Re: Can’t quite believe it..

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180322/d4a048790b3d03f443b565e7388c0b81.jpg Feeling slightly light headed. [emoji52] But I was thinking, you’re on…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Yamaha MyRide App
Replies: 6
Views: 840

Re: Yamaha MyRide App

Moise wrote:I used the Pirelli app for a while, but not sure I want a record on my phone of how fast I'm riding.

Not sure who I still trust with my d
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by jayj
Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Maverick
Replies: 9
Views: 967

Re: Happy Birthday Maverick

Happy birthday Pal, hope you have a great one


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by jayj
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: R6 running lean??
Replies: 13
Views: 3173

Re: R6 running lean??

I would strongly recommend the DIY kit for the 2CO over a mail in (£316 + VAT for kit v £130 for mail in) especially if it is an import. For MT09 you…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: Mirrors - is it just me?
Replies: 10
Views: 2663

Re: Mirrors - is it just me?

Boz wrote:Has it got the anti vibration rubbers fitted under the mirrors that the mirror bolts go through?
It has, but I’ll replace em first.
Good ca…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:52 pm
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: Mirrors - is it just me?
Replies: 10
Views: 2663

Re: Mirrors - is it just me?

You can buy spacers to move the mirrors out further, but they probably make the vibration worse. Thanks, to everyone. I might replace the rubbers and…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:10 pm
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: Mirrors - is it just me?
Replies: 10
Views: 2663

Mirrors - is it just me?

Hi guys, i went for a ride on my R6 yesterday and noticed how bad the mirrors are, they vibrate when i can actually see something in them and view is …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:06 pm
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: R6 running lean??
Replies: 13
Views: 3173

Re: R6 running lean??

Well, that sounds good :)
Ill be get the ECU number and report back...
What is the cost of - sending the ECU to you for an update, vs the flash tune a…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:52 am
Forum: R6 06-07 2CO
Topic: R6 running lean??
Replies: 13
Views: 3173

Re: R6 running lean??

Hi there, I am assuming you have the 2C0 06-07 R6 ? We can sell you a DIY flashtune kit which should have a map that is pretty close, or you can impo…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:28 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Uneven Caliper piston movemnent.
Replies: 11
Views: 2409

Re: Uneven Caliper piston movemnent.

Cheers Jompy, just bought some rrg in prep for a calliper clean and pad change on the r6. All this talk of different lubes got me worried [emoji85]


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by jayj
Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:11 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Starting an engine after long layoff?
Replies: 36
Views: 1607

Re: Starting an engine after long layoff?

Be no good now, I’ll come pick it up and get rid for ya [emoji6]


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by jayj
Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:10 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Recommend me a battery
Replies: 6
Views: 967

Re: Recommend me a battery

Just read another post on lithium stating they don’t perform well in the cold weather. No good here Image


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by jayj
Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Immobiliser removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1036

Immobiliser removal

If it’s an aftermarket one I would find the name of it and search for an installation book/diagram, most are easily available on the internet. Then tr…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: oil change... crush washer
Replies: 13
Views: 948

Re: oil change... crush washer

Seems like an all round bad design, 20ml of oil left in can't be good but makes a good case for flushing out with some fresh oil too before putting th…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: oil change... crush washer
Replies: 13
Views: 948

Re: oil change... crush washer

Took it out for a spin earlier, really surprised how much of. Difference it’s made. So much smoother and the temperature is lower too. Must have been …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: oil change... crush washer
Replies: 13
Views: 948

Re: oil change... crush washer

Thanks, I'm nervous enough now as it is... Ill watch and see if it leaks, ive just ordered a new plug (magnetic) and washer off fleabay so will run th…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:27 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: oil change... crush washer
Replies: 13
Views: 948

Re: oil change... crush washer

hmm, you might be right. so ill have that and the ktm crush washer on it. whats the wort could happen, a leak?
by jayj
Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: oil change... crush washer
Replies: 13
Views: 948

oil change... crush washer

Ok, so this relates to an R6, 2007 - however don't believe its model specific so hopefully posted in the right place. I just bought an R6, 2007 - love…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Immobiliser
Replies: 0
Views: 668

Immobiliser

Hi All, Just bought an R6, its a US (actually columbian) Import. Love the bike and prefer the US colour, however it does not have YISS fitted. Not an …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Knox Handroid POD - Short gloves
Replies: 26
Views: 5632

Re: Knox Handroid POD - Short gloves

I use rst gloves, comfy, reasonably prices and well put together in terms of protection. Could not justify £169 on gloves unless they offered signific…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:50 am
Forum: R6 Specific
Topic: 2007 gearbox oil change
Replies: 35
Views: 5946

Re: 2007 gearbox oil change

Bugger, I’ve wasted so much of my time trying to find the gearbox oil filler cap, I’ll never get that back now [emoji30]


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