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by newsh
Fri May 20, 2022 8:37 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Picked up a bargain
Replies: 27
Views: 1711

Re: Picked up a bargain

The mounting bracket was easy enough to make and slotted the servo motor on along with the new EXUP cables. Bolted the fairings back on with some alt…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Fri May 20, 2022 6:56 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 75
Views: 4110

Is anybody out there?

Not been on for ages. Thanks to this place i now communicate with newsh and the rest of the TD group that all went to Anglesey via WhatsApp . If you …login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Fri May 20, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 75
Views: 4110

Re: Is anybody out there?

I did meet newsh a couple of times many many years ago when he was riding a blue 4xv - he is way faster than me (he has more skills) so I didnt wanna…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Mon May 09, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 75
Views: 4110

Re: Is anybody out there?

What ho Duncan! I check in fairly regularly, been riding a lot on the road and some trackdays with a few of the inmates here. Just did Anglesey for t…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Mon May 09, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 75
Views: 4110

Re: Is anybody out there?

What ho Duncan! I check in fairly regularly, been riding a lot on the road and some trackdays with a few of the inmates here. Just did Anglesey for t…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Sat May 07, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: New tyres for a 4xv
Replies: 21
Views: 1208

Re: New tyres for a 4xv

I thought there was as a recall on the 4XV brake pads, ISTR they were delaminating
I may be mistaken. [emoji848]
by newsh
Sat May 07, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 75
Views: 4110

Re: Is anybody out there?

What ho Duncan! I check in fairly regularly, been riding a lot on the road and some trackdays with a few of the inmates here. Just did Anglesey for th…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Sat May 07, 2022 8:43 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
Replies: 115
Views: 11388

Re: 1998 R1 restoration.

Hi All, Apologies for the delay with an update its only been 2 years! [emoji39] So where have I been.... The bike floundered in my garage un-attended…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Tue Apr 26, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: quick release?
Replies: 7
Views: 446

quick release?

I’ve just been dealing with these changing to track plastics, the secret is to unscrew the cross head whilst applying absolutely no pressure . Really …login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Tue Apr 26, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Portimao 16th september
Replies: 8
Views: 1160

Re: Portimao 16th september

PJC wrote:I may have to have a look at that, who it with mate
FE .. Focussed Events?
by newsh
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Clutch drag
Replies: 19
Views: 1572

Re: Clutch drag

Maybe the basket is starting to notch.

Have you tried running the oil at the bottom of the window?
by newsh
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Safety sticker
Replies: 3
Views: 392

Re: Safety sticker

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by newsh
Sat Mar 26, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Akra exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 447

Re: Akra exhaust

I tried this on my 18, it was totally antisocial loud, I put the car back in. Although I think with the later Akras of that type they have a removable…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Getting my hips replaced Saturday
Replies: 26
Views: 2746

Re: Getting my hips replaced Saturday

Cheers guys, going pretty well, left is still trailing behind but my left knee is dodgy so probably favouring it.. Been riding my 950 and this old 76…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:56 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Getting my hips replaced Saturday
Replies: 26
Views: 2746

Getting my hips replaced Saturday

Cheers guys, going pretty well, left is still trailing behind but my left knee is dodgy so probably favouring it.. Been riding my 950 and this old 76 …login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Thumbs up/Thanks are back 👍
Replies: 27
Views: 2557

Re: Thumbs up/Thanks are back [emoji106]

But not in Tapatalk [emoji24]
by newsh
Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 1999 Front Forks
Replies: 8
Views: 861

Re: 1999 Front Forks

Hi guys, I need a replacement Front fork bolt cap (4XV-23111-00-00), a part which is no longer available from Yamaha. I've searched online, Ebay etc.…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Getting my hips replaced Saturday
Replies: 26
Views: 2746

Re: Getting my hips replaced Saturday

jompy wrote:I know it's late but glad to hear all went well buddy , all the best [emoji106]
Thanks Jompy, seems to be going well but the left side is …login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: PCV
Replies: 1
Views: 895

Re: PCV

beachtone wrote:Hi all.
Can anyone let me know if fitting a PCV will get rid of the snatchy throttle response or is an ECU flash the only way to sort
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by newsh
Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: Best oil to use
Replies: 16
Views: 1388

Re: Best oil to use

carsonr6 wrote:Is anyone here using Castrol Power 1 Racing in their 2CR?

There’s some really good deals on it just now from Halfords but not sure wha
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by newsh
Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: running on paddock stands
Replies: 17
Views: 1242

Re: running on paddock stands

This is the one I’ve got, I used it when I was trying to troubleshoot my no-start problem last year and was getting multiple fault codes from unpluggi…login to view the rest of this post
by newsh
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: R.I.P. polar
Replies: 26
Views: 2642

Re: R.I.P. polar

Thanks Jompy.
A super guy, RIP Mark [emoji20]
by newsh
Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: running on paddock stands
Replies: 17
Views: 1242

Re: running on paddock stands

Mine is an 18 reg, I’ve got a 20 quid code reader off eBay to reset the ECU. Not sure if it’s the same for the 2020 though..
by newsh
Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Forum newbie [emoji848]
Replies: 4
Views: 834

Re: Forum newbie [emoji848]

2002r1jon wrote:I'm back motherfuckers, just had a bollocking off R1Mike [emoji1787]

Sent from my SM-G780F using Tapatalk
Welcome back Jon!
by newsh
Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear wheel tightening torque again
Replies: 9
Views: 1116

Re: Rear wheel tightening torque again

I’ve always done mine to about 120, plenty tight enough.