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by The Rig
Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Me Again lol, No power to headlights
Replies: 17
Views: 1100

Re: Me Again lol, No power to headlights

Heres some pics if it helps, i doubt it lol ! Back end so far https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/1922270_1020316…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:58 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Why block off airbox tube ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Re: Why block off airbox tube ?

ok cheers bud, im back to where i started then lol, feck it, the hassle im having with the bike i will leave it in place for now, not looking forward …login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Me Again lol, No power to headlights
Replies: 17
Views: 1100

Me Again lol, No power to headlights

So, the final piece to be fixed on this bike is the headlights, i dont seem to have power to them :| The rear lighting unit has been fandangled with, …login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Why block off airbox tube ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Re: Why block off airbox tube ?

Hmmm, As Donny pointed out i guess im governed by the MAP on the power commander, if i check this out and its different to the custom maps dyno provid…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Why block off airbox tube ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Re: Why block off airbox tube ?

Seems a marmite mod then, no real benefit but to some it helps them change the plugs easier.

As for a dyno run, blocking the tube seems a method to g…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Why block off airbox tube ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Re: Why block off airbox tube ?

cheers guys, maybe the bike was on the dyno hence the temp marble job.

will remove the bung and refit as it should be and go from there

cheers again…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Why block off airbox tube ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Re: Why block off airbox tube ?

Just had a quick look, looks like the blocked pipe does go to the AIS system but i still have the original AIS system in place, no blanking plates,loo…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Why block off airbox tube ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Re: Why block off airbox tube ?

something else new to me, ais ? lol :doh: not sure what it is and not sure if still fitted lol. google here i come :mrgreen:

i only just worked out how to twis…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Why block off airbox tube ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Why block off airbox tube ?

so, as some may know, aquired an R1 and as ya do, strip it down and make it your own before you ride it as i like to know whats what under the tank an…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Power Comander, how to map ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1239

Re: Power Comander, how to map ?

Cheers guys, i know all too well the fine tweaking of mapping, im still fine tweaking my impreza and thats after 6 mths of setup ! lol. i will read th…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Power Comander, how to map ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1239

Re: Power Comander, how to map ?

Not to worry, found their site, understand it all, got the software and maps to try, failing that, off it comes and stock ECU does its job :-)login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Power Comander, how to map ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1239

Power Comander, how to map ?

So, im used to mapping cars, ive mapped my subaru, have the software, cable etc etc and there was a need to map it, new injectors, exhaust, intercoole…login to view the rest of this post
by The Rig
Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1268

Re: Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?

Cheers guys, picking it up monday so fingers crossed all goes well, oh and im closer to 30 than 40 ! quite a few yrs left yet before i hit the 40 :lol: :violin: Ive had both toys since i was 24 :mrgreen: Heres a techie question if you guys will know, just found out the ECU does its checks etc on ign...
by The Rig
Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1268

Re: Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?

Cheers for the welcome guys, im a bit nervous buying the R1, parting with £3k all sorts go thru your head,is the engine good, box ok, does it suffer with dodgy 2nd / 3rd gears as these are the wheelie gears :mrgreen: , ive done an HPI and so far thats looking spot on, so all in so far im excited but...
by The Rig
Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1268

Just about to buy a 2004 R1, anyones on here ?

Hi Guys, im coming over to the dark side :lol: as have been a gixer owner for 12 yrs but this bike came along and at £2950 seems the right time to be buying. So, as a total newbie to the R1 thought id say hi and ask about this bike before i part with hard earnt money, here are some pics and a writeu...