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by malr1
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit
Replies: 13
Views: 1167

Rear Suspension Linkage Bearing Kit

Hi peeps, I'm planning ahead here. Come winter, I fancy taking off my rear suspension linkage and changing the bearings and seals. They've done over 5…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility
Replies: 74
Views: 4711

Re: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility

Don't forget, these turn quite slow and not through much range. I just used Vaseline, Petrolium Jelly.
by malr1
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV rear reflector cheap
Replies: 19
Views: 6634

Re: 4XV rear reflector cheap

Moise wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:25 pm The Australia / NZ version does not have that bracket. :)
Neither does the UK one.
Anyway, I have cut my rear '…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Wed Mar 24, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility
Replies: 74
Views: 4711

Re: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility

Many miles later the EXUP servo has finally died. After months of being a mildly annoying, intermittent problem it played up in grand style when I wa…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Gear selecting
Replies: 14
Views: 1160

Re: Gear selecting

Are you sure that the gear lever isn't seized on its shaft?
I know that's probably an obvious thing but because we can't see it, I need to ask.
by malr1
Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4xv EXUP problems
Replies: 25
Views: 1613

Re: 4xv EXUP problems

<Make sure your cables aren't too tight.
You need a little slack in them.
A bit like you for taking so long to sort it!!!
LOL
by malr1
Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Everything is Perfect
Replies: 65
Views: 3926

Re: Everything is Perfect

Change it? did you not rebuild it?
I went out today for the first time in about 6 months. Not too far because technically, we're still locked down. A…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Thu Mar 18, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Gear indicator
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Re: Gear indicator

No.

If I remember rightly when I fitted mine, there are only 4 wires needed.
by malr1
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Gear selecting
Replies: 14
Views: 1160

Re: Gear selecting

I don't want to be too simple here, but is the gear lever moving nice and free on its shaft when disconnected from the gearbox?
If it is nice and free…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Indicator relay plug
Replies: 10
Views: 1282

Re: Indicator relay plug

Duncan, I fitted the sequential LEDs. (Like Audis have). They are well cool. Cheap as chips off Banggood or Aliexpress or eBay. I also bought some ind…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Happy New Year to Everyone
Replies: 15
Views: 1077

Happy New Year to Everyone

Guys and gals,
I hope you all have a good New Year and let's hope that it can be better than 2020.
Stay sensible and safe.
Malc
by malr1
Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Slip on exhausts and cracked liners
Replies: 5
Views: 739

Re: Slip on exhausts and cracked liners

I don't think that's what causes it. I ran a slip on with a Dynojet kit and my liners in number 2 still cracked. I think one of the reasons they crac…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: rough idle , bogging below 2000rpm
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Re: rough idle , bogging below 2000rpm

It could be possible that a few connectors need cleaning up. These masheens are getting to be old girls now and need looking after. A bit like a wif…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Slip on exhausts and cracked liners
Replies: 5
Views: 739

Re: Slip on exhausts and cracked liners

I don't think that's what causes it. I ran a slip on with a Dynojet kit and my liners in number 2 still cracked. I think one of the reasons they crac…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: EXUP CABLE ROUTING
Replies: 4
Views: 1024

Re: EXUP CABLE ROUTING

Any feedback on how you have got on?
by malr1
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Yamaha R1 4XV clocks
Replies: 8
Views: 893

Re: Yamaha R1 4XV clocks

Okay cheers guys, good information, found a relatively cheap replacement set on eBay so I might give them a go instead.. What's the easiest way to in…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Sun Nov 08, 2020 1:13 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH (swap)
Replies: 21
Views: 1993

Re: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH

Duggs34 wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:39 pm Alternatively you could just hold in the select button on the clocks, that changes it from kmh to mph [emoji
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by malr1
Sun Nov 08, 2020 1:10 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH (swap)
Replies: 21
Views: 1993

Re: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH

unfortunately, the odo is just stored as numbers regardless of kms or miles
by malr1
Sun Nov 08, 2020 1:08 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH (swap)
Replies: 21
Views: 1993

Re: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH

Duggs34 wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:39 pm Alternatively you could just hold in the select button on the clocks, that changes it from kmh to mph [emoji
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by malr1
Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH (swap)
Replies: 21
Views: 1993

Re: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH

Sorry guys, I seem to have posted this twice. If someone can delete one that would be cool ty.
by malr1
Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH (swap)
Replies: 21
Views: 1993

Yamaha 4xx Speedo Fahrenheit/centigrade and MPH/KPH (swap)

Hello team. I don't know if any of you are aware, but it is possible to make your instrument cluster read F or C and MPH or KPH. You need to take the …login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Sprockets
Replies: 14
Views: 949

Re: Sprockets

I tried it but didn't like it. Too revvy!!
by malr1
Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Ever seen a 4XV programmable ECU I have one and need help
Replies: 8
Views: 1031

Re: Ever seen a 4XV programmable ECU I have one and need help

Never seen that before, sorry.
by malr1
Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear indicator wiring
Replies: 16
Views: 1281

Re: Rear indicator wiring

I've fitted these and an LED flasher unit. https://www.xlmoto.co.uk/mc-parts/electronics_c54/indicators_c158/snell-sequential-led-indicators_pid-SN-L…login to view the rest of this post
by malr1
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:01 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear indicator wiring
Replies: 16
Views: 1281

Re: Rear indicator wiring

I've fitted these and an LED flasher unit.
https://www.xlmoto.co.uk/mc-parts/elect ... lsrc=aw.ds
They are really cool.…login to view the rest of this post