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by Lockandkey
Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Akra End Can & Two brothers
Replies: 9
Views: 1440

Akra End Can & Two brothers

I have akra's on my R1 2012 and looking to change these to two brothers end cans. Does anyone know if i need to change the link pipes for fitment wi…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: First Track Day
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: First Track Day

for your first trackday is simply enjoy it and then enjoy it some more. ignore what others are doing and whos going past you. Then half way through t…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Tue Dec 12, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: r1 14b suspension upgrade Bitubo?
Replies: 1
Views: 1027

r1 14b suspension upgrade Bitubo?

Just looking to upgrade my suspension. Weighing in at 16 stones the front forks are getting to the bottom of forks easily and even tho i love the R1 i…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Dymag TT3's
Replies: 6
Views: 1147

Re: Dymag TT3's

Arrrrghhh ... there is so much conflicting advice. Had information from what i deem to be a reputable source that these gains dont really translate wh…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Dymag TT3's
Replies: 6
Views: 1147

Re: Dymag TT3's

Yes i've read the other posts on this forum and you make a very compelling case for the Rotobox. between paying a £1k & Say circa £2.5k for wheels, fr…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Dymag TT3's
Replies: 6
Views: 1147

Dymag TT3's

came across some dymag TT3's for £1k with sproket and discs. Not much in the way of reviews on the TT3's so thought id ask opinions. I want improvemen…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Advice needed after crash (pics)
Replies: 36
Views: 3347

Re: Advice needed after crash (pics)

Hi Guys sorry i havent logged in in a while and must of missed the post notfications. The situation is in limbo, the bike is being repaired apparently…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New mobile speed traps
Replies: 33
Views: 1493

Re: New mobile speed traps

It all too easy to carry excess speed, its just a matter of wrong place wrong time and it could be straight ban. so some sort of detection kit i feel …login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie from South Wales
Replies: 18
Views: 1497

Re: Newbie from South Wales

Hi paul and welcome. Would love to here the recommended roads south wales. Went through Brecon Beacons last saturday for the first time and enjoyed the A40.
by Lockandkey
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New mobile speed traps
Replies: 33
Views: 1493

Re: New mobile speed traps

On this point, just wondering if anyone here uses any detection equipment. Fight technology with technology.
by Lockandkey
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: PCV & ECU & Fuelling
Replies: 11
Views: 1569

Re: PCV & ECU & Fuelling

The ECU Can handle the qs and the fuelling and ideally I do want to remove the pcv. So I think a visit to the dyno is in order. I do feel it is runnin…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: PCV & ECU & Fuelling
Replies: 11
Views: 1569

PCV & ECU & Fuelling

I have ECU flash tuned and PCV for the fuelling. I'm currently getting about 75miles before the warning light comes on and while I can be spirited in …login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension thoughts
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Suspension thoughts

thanks kyle, where abouts in the country are you. personally I am not brave enough to take off the forks and shock. Took me over a week to do just a s…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: spark plug twisting help
Replies: 15
Views: 1585

Re: spark plug twisting help /oil filter removal

ok so to tie up this thread it took a real commitment to get this thing off, but by god I got it off. So for those that find this thread and have the …login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: spark plug twisting help
Replies: 15
Views: 1585

Re: spark plug twisting help

Is it safe to take off the silver thing next to it ??
by Lockandkey
Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:56 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: spark plug twisting help
Replies: 15
Views: 1585

Re: spark plug twisting help

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170708/969aa1f97b7a3ebcba183cc48cd1ace6.jpg Same happened to me last year. Got there in the end. yes mine is looki…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: spark plug twisting help
Replies: 15
Views: 1585

Re: spark plug twisting help

got there in the end with the help of a friend. Came just in the nick of time. Now the oil filter is welded on !! the cap tool didnt work, tried the s…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: spark plug twisting help
Replies: 15
Views: 1585

spark plug twisting help

trying hard to get the heads of the spark plugs out so i cna change them. anyone got any techniques or is there a tool. twisting side to side ive m…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Fri Jul 07, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension thoughts
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Suspension thoughts

Yes i think in the end it is better to get it all set up properly. so going to consider a spring change and a revalve. If there is anyone here that is…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 32
Views: 2025

Re: Tyres

Using Metzelers M7RR here, cost £285 fitted. Love these tyres and never given me any trouble, however i have been told that the Metzeler Racetec RR …login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension thoughts
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Suspension thoughts

Yes, Ive maxed out the preload on front and i get sag of 41mm. Which is too much from my limited understanding. On the rear ive got the Sag to 29mm. I…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension thoughts
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Suspension thoughts

I have a set of paddocks stands but need to get the forks and shock off. Being a novice at this and as i haven't actually checked to see if i can ge…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Wed Jul 05, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension thoughts
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Re: Suspension thoughts

Im at Rockingham on the 15th and intend on spending the £50 there for the suspension set up but was wondering is it worth spending the money to servic…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension thoughts
Replies: 20
Views: 1691

Suspension thoughts

having recently bought an 2012 R1 with close to £11k miles on it, i am trying to figure out what i need in terms of suspension set up. I weigh about 1…login to view the rest of this post
by Lockandkey
Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: HEL Brake Lines
Replies: 6
Views: 1302

Re: HEL Brake Lines

thanks, that makes sense. will give it a go on the weekend.