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by steveo916
Thu Oct 06, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello
Replies: 12
Views: 1090

Re: Hello

Welcome in Mike, I'm an ex GixerJunkie too...
by steveo916
Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2017 GSXR1000 and R
Replies: 37
Views: 1718

Re: 2017 GSXR1000 and R

Chappo wrote:I have a soft spot for the GXSR but that new one still looks 10 years old :doh:

It might have a stonking motor but it does nothing for me l
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by steveo916
Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: DB Killer Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 824

Re: DB Killer Help!

Daft answer #1

measure the big hole in the end of your exhaust.


most TDs have a support guy that supply baffles. Pot luck if they have the size you…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New Boots
Replies: 30
Views: 1102

Re: New Boots

I have 2 sets of A* SMX plus. a white set to go with my white leathers ( sadly in 2 pieces at the moment), and a red set to go with my errrr black lea…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: R1 4xv 5jj race parts trick parts
Replies: 6
Views: 1401

Re: R1 4xv 5jj race parts trick parts

Yes Please....prices and pics


don't tease us!
by steveo916
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4XV... I don't know what it is but
Replies: 33
Views: 1491

Re: 4XV... I don't know what it is but

are you guys sticking with 190 or going for 180's ?

I went from 190 to 180 on my Duke and my SRAD750, just wondering if peeps do the same on the R1…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Steel or ally magnetic drain plug
Replies: 2
Views: 381

Re: Steel or ally magnetic drain plug

they are cool....and anodised.






and usually pre-drilled for lockwire.
by steveo916
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Protection
Replies: 16
Views: 914

Re: Protection

guess they won't be Russian around on a scooter for a while.... :whistle:login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: How to fit 5jj clocks to a 4xv
Replies: 20
Views: 4395

Re: How to fit 5jj clocks to a 4xv

this might be a simpler option if you are just having trouble seeing the clocks at night..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152232863428? ... EBIDX%3AITlogin to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Aluminum sprocket life
Replies: 6
Views: 576

Re: Aluminum sprocket life

the chain will definitely last longer than an Ally sprocket. conventional wisdom says you should change the chain and sprocket at the same time, but i…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Race Shift with std rearsets?
Replies: 8
Views: 1365

Re: Race Shift with std rearsets?

doesn't look like it will without bending the shift rod (or buying a pre bent one, which do exist!
by steveo916
Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: blue/gold spot caliper tool
Replies: 5
Views: 778

blue/gold spot caliper tool

just seen this on evilbay....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-bra ... SwFV9X1AHj

anyone used one? thoughts?…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Fri Sep 09, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What bike bits/bling have arrived today
Replies: 1170
Views: 19894

Re: What bike bits/bling have arrived today

this turned up...

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so i've got the spare wheels, a spare spare wheel and now a rear shock sorted...bike arrives next week!…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Track day
Replies: 15
Views: 1023

Re: Track day

no photoshopping on that pic... ;)

if only i had photoshop at my disposal...all done on MS Paint!…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: What you done today
Replies: 4718
Views: 79864

Re: What you done today

I opened a box with this bad boy in....

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still haven't got the bike yet, but hopefully it'll be here Monday.…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Fri Sep 09, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Track day
Replies: 15
Views: 1023

Re: Track day

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by steveo916
Thu Sep 08, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tank pads - what do you look for?
Replies: 53
Views: 2284

Re: Tank pads - what do you look for?

i just got some of these for mine...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281153796822? ... EBIDX%3AIT

less than £7 and they arrived in a week...…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Wed Sep 07, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Helmet talk - for Moise
Replies: 24
Views: 998

Re: Helmet talk - for Moise

so would the same helmet be constructed differently for the 2 different markets. or does each market get their own models? I no nothing of Shoei model…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: aftermarket Chain Adjusters
Replies: 14
Views: 788

Re: aftermarket Chain Adjusters

the knob on the end of the Titax looks like a good idea for quick adjustments to take up chain slack due to wear.For racing or trackdays where you may…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Mon Sep 05, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Which indicators?
Replies: 18
Views: 2024

Re: Which indicators?

standard indicators are almost back in fashion (at least on the front) because they look like motogp winglets*










* if you have a good imaginalogin to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Finally bought the bike
Replies: 20
Views: 1168

Re: Finally bought the bike

are you a Bourne again biker ?
by steveo916
Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tank pads - what do you look for?
Replies: 53
Views: 2284

Re: Tank pads - what do you look for?

pad in the middle is usually just to protect the tank from getting scratched by zips etc. pads on the sides, stomp grips etc are for grip under brakin…login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: off to america - sat 10th
Replies: 11
Views: 988

Re: off to america - sat 10th

you could probably get allsorts of tat over there - I mean lovely shiney chromed coloured bits... :)login to view the rest of this post
by steveo916
Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Sumitomo brake pads
Replies: 7
Views: 1873

Re: Sumitomo brake pads

if there's enough meat on them to be useable, give 'em a try and see what you think.

they should be ok, but there are better pads out there.
by steveo916
Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:27 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newb from Winchester: How do you do!
Replies: 46
Views: 2006

Re: Newb from Winchester: How do you do!

Hi,
welcome in mate, I'm fairly new here myself. Don't actually get my R1 till next week but will be heading out to Loomies and various other bike haunts once it's here.