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- Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:26 am
- Forum: MT10 / FZ10
- Topic: Time for a new bike
- Replies: 79
- Views: 13104
Re: Used MT10
Also had a test ride on the Yamaha dealers MT10 demo last summer. Couldn't believe how much smoother it was to the 4XV, it was also very easy to manoe…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat May 15, 2021 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Paddock stand dolly
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1040
Re: Paddock stand dolly
I bought a similar one at the Stafford show a few years back but it doesn't have as much metalwork as the YouTube example. It fitted fine on the R1 bu…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:05 pm
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: 7-0
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1111
…- Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Motorcycle Mecca, invercargill
- Replies: 8
- Views: 656
Re: Motorcycle Mecca, invercargill
My Son saw the Britten in NZ couple of years back, apparently it was one of the first items the locals extracted from the ruins after the earthquake, …login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:21 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: FZR750 Project
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2621
Re: FZR750 Project
Have you progressed with your project ? Was tempted recently to buy an advertised FZR 750 as a project so any updates or pictures of yours would be in…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: What you done today
- Replies: 4718
- Views: 81038
- Sun Apr 04, 2021 7:52 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: What you done today
- Replies: 4718
- Views: 81038
Re: What you done today
Scarified, re seeded and top soiled the lawns today ready for a warm spring and summer, plus I valeted the chap's Z1000 who services our cars in exch…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:27 pm
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: What you done today
- Replies: 4718
- Views: 81038
Re: What you done today
Made room in the garage for a squatter, doing a pre-mot makeover including head-race bearings.
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…login to view the rest of this post- Sun Mar 21, 2021 4:28 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 4xv EXUP problems
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1632
Re: 4xv EXUP problems
Just a thought if the valve is still out, took mine to an engineer who measured the valve to ensure it was still true and not out of shape in any way…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:41 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 4xv EXUP problems
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1632
Re: 4xv EXUP problems
Just a thought if the valve is still out, took mine to an engineer who measured the valve to ensure it was still true and not out of shape in any way.…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:23 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Oil/coolant pump overhaul
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1673
Re: Oil/coolant pump overhaul
Have a similar challenge sometimes and use a USB charging cable from the PC to connect to my Android mobile, it also enables the Android pics to be vi…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:44 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Silver wheels on 98 Blue R1
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1286
Re: Silver wheels on 98 Blue R1
Recently had an OEM Yamaha mudguard refurbed and resprayed by a local body shop that do work on 70/80 cars. Understand they used 'colour matching' to…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:06 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 4XV rear reflector cheap
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6682
Re: 4XV rear reflector cheap
Agree with Mark and Duncan. My 4xv had a number of owners before I was offered it and apart from the addition of the replica rear bracket and reflecto…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:32 pm
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: My doggy is sick
- Replies: 106
- Views: 6567
Re: My doggy is sick
Really sorry to hear this, particularly after what You and Vader have gone through of late.
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:27 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 4XV rear reflector cheap
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6682
Re: 4XV rear reflector cheap
It's amazing what some parts will sell for, I have a 1975 UK (one of 120) Kawasaki 750 H2c (triple two stroke) the bracket to hold the spare plugs ho…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:01 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 4XV rear reflector cheap
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6682
Re: 4XV rear reflector cheap
Agreed, sod that. Eventually grabbed a copy from the guy that replicated the original in batches occasionally. Not sure if anyone could honestly tell …login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:42 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Silver wheels on 98 Blue R1
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1286
Re: Silver wheels on 98 Blue R1
Recently had an OEM Yamaha mudguard refurbed and resprayed by a local body shop that do work on 70/80's cars. Understand they used 'colour matching' t…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:45 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: 4xv wouldn't idle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 798
Re: 4xv wouldn't idle
Not familiar with this particular product however my son used to work for a motorsports company in the UK and had many dealings with Redline
and the…login to view the rest of this post
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- Mon Mar 01, 2021 6:47 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The R4 (ridiculously slow project)
- Replies: 77
- Views: 10159
Re: The R4 (ridiculously slow project)
+2 
If I was only able to fabricate 10% of this I would be ecstatic. Keep up the good work. 
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If I was only able to fabricate 10% of this I would be ecstatic. Keep up the good work. …login to view the rest of this post- Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:43 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: New helmet agv fan boy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1651
Re: New helmet agv fan boy
Bought a replacement Arai Chaser around 15 months back, the outgoing Haga Fire & Ice one was overdue to be replaced. Issue was the size/design/colour …login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:21 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: How weird is this
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2064
Re: How weird is this
Was fortunate to meet Croz many years back when he was at a Heron Suzuki dealer launch event, a friend was the manager there. Did manage a quick chat …login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:45 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Brake pipe banjo bolts?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 676
Re: Brake pipe banjo bolts?
My 98 4XV, believe the bolts to be the original fitment if this helps.
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…login to view the rest of this post- Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:29 pm
- Forum: Jokes
- Topic: Haynes manual translated
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3207
Re: Haynes manual translated
So funny. Reminds me of the times when some of my mates got their first cars and probably subscribed to the above,
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:55 am
- Forum: MT10 / FZ10
- Topic: Decat filter and flash mt10
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3169
Re: Decat filter and flash mt10
Agreed, that looks very neat The demo MT10 I tried last year was obviously bog standard but still sounded good, can relate to the age thing as pref…login to view the rest of this post
The demo MT10 I tried last year was obviously bog standard but still sounded good, can relate to the age thing as pref…login to view the rest of this post- Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:05 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: How do I tell 98 v 99 ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1192
Re: How do I tell 98 v 99 ?
Dry Thanks, I thought so but lots of youtube guys coating it with copper grease, I could see that going sticky as all the oils butned away over time …login to view the rest of this post