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by Boz
Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie for the yams
Replies: 36
Views: 2835

Re: Newbie for the yams

Pointless having HID lights fitted as they'll have no E mark, fail the MOT, and could blind other road users! MOT rules state: 'Some motorcycles may be fitted with high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with HID bulbs. If such a ...
by Boz
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie for the yams
Replies: 36
Views: 2835

Re: Newbie for the yams

Pointless having HID lights fitted as they'll have no E mark, fail the MOT, and could blind other road users! MOT rules state: 'Some motorcycles may be fitted with high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with HID bulbs. If such a c...
by Boz
Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Android users
Replies: 2
Views: 717

Re: Android users

I have insider knowledge on smartphones and the above isn't quite true Jompy. That's the API or framework for the app, it was installed with a phone u…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Halfords good service in the end
Replies: 33
Views: 1791

Re: Halfords good service in the end

I have a trade card too and it is handy for discounts, I don't think I'd bother buying so much from there if I didn't!

I use only lithium batteries n…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 2015 akrapovic
Replies: 5
Views: 982

Re: R1 2015 akrapovic

Wasn't there a replaceable end cap that would take a baffle, or was it you could drill a hole in the side of the exhaust to secure a baffle?

Or am I…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 14B aftermarket exhaust on 4C8
Replies: 4
Views: 1567

Re: 14B aftermarket exhaust on 4C8

Not worth the effort in my eyes, it would be a right ball ache to do, the 14b is a completely different engine to the 4C8 too. The down pipes, decat p…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Fri May 29, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: Dyno results 2020
Replies: 14
Views: 5069

Re: Dyno results 2020

Hmm, I'm not that impressed after Yamaha gave the impression it was more powerful than previous models with the emission junk removed. The 2020 BMW an…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Thu May 28, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility and repair
Replies: 53
Views: 2698

Re: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility

Nice work there Mal. 🙂login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Thu May 28, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility
Replies: 74
Views: 4714

Re: 1998/2000 R1 EXUP Motor Compatibility

Nice work there Mal. 🙂login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Thu May 28, 2020 8:48 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Where ya from?
Replies: 518
Views: 37472

Re: Where ya from?

Bigk wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:11 am
NudgerR6 wrote:I'm in deepest darkest Norfolk uk
O it's deep and dark I'm in Norfolk with you

Sent from my KSA-LX9 using Tapatalk
I'm in Norfolk too, Snetterton way.
by Boz
Thu May 28, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Engine management light on AGAIN
Replies: 14
Views: 1430

Re: Engine management light on AGAIN

Blimey so that's the 2017-18-19 bikes with the issue.

There's your answer above Mike, I'm surprised Yamaha haven't sorted the problem?

So if you're…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Mon May 25, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Busy on Bournemouth beach today!
Replies: 2
Views: 1024

Busy on Bournemouth beach today!

I see people are enjoying the sun today at Bournemouth beach!! :icon-rolleyes: :auto-ambulance:

I thought I saw Dominic Cummings there, but perhaps I was mistaken!!

Live cam: htlogin to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Mon May 25, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Engine management light on AGAIN
Replies: 14
Views: 1430

Re: Engine management light on AGAIN

Starting the bike on the stands will throw up the wheel sensor fault on 2017 R1 onwards models. There's been quite a few people that have turned up fo…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Sat May 23, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Clear screen or coloured?
Replies: 12
Views: 1193

Re: Clear screen or coloured?

I have dark tint sceens on both my R1's. I prefer the look, and they keep the sun off the clocks to save damage. I have the slightly higher Yamaha end…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Fri May 22, 2020 12:18 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: r1m 2018 dash
Replies: 1
Views: 610

Re: r1m 2018 dash

This thread might help you out.

viewtopic.php?f=57&t=20200&p=277546&hil ... sh#p277546login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Sun May 17, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Frame marks
Replies: 16
Views: 1845

Re: Frame marks

Welcome aboard.

I'd try a splash of wd40 on a microfiber cloth first to try and remove the frame staining,
by Boz
Sat May 16, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Been getting texts from the R1M
Replies: 6
Views: 734

Re: Been getting texts from the R1M

The app you use has recently been updated Steve, try that. I have no issues with mine. :)login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Tue May 12, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Lockdown eased in Somerset
Replies: 123
Views: 5647

Re: Lockdown eased in Somerset

Yep from tomorrow you should be ok to ride or drive wherever you like, as long as you do some sort of exercise in between arriving at your destinatio…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Tue May 12, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Lockdown eased in Somerset
Replies: 123
Views: 5647

Re: Lockdown eased in Somerset

Yep from tomorrow you should be ok to ride or drive wherever you like, as long as you do some sort of exercise in between arriving at your destination…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Sat May 09, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spare footpeg suggestion for gilles rearsets
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: Spare footpeg suggestion for gilles rearsets

Blimey, I thought it was for a pair too!
by Boz
Fri May 08, 2020 10:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spare footpeg suggestion for gilles rearsets
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: Spare footpeg suggestion for gilles rearsets

There are a few choices on here, https://www.sesraceproducts.com/footpeg ... s-47-c.asp

They're local to me and great quality.…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Fri May 08, 2020 9:21 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Fuel tank
Replies: 4
Views: 1792

Re: Fuel tank

I think you'll find every version of the R1 has a different tank.
by Boz
Wed May 06, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: New bikes here!!
Replies: 20
Views: 1272

Re: New bikes here!!

Enjoy it, the bike looks lush in blue! :)
by Boz
Wed May 06, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The Red and Blue debate
Replies: 60
Views: 2271

Re: The Red and Blue debate

Here you go Dan! White is lightning fast compared to red and blue!! :lol: https://i.postimg.cc/tTBG0ndG/tt.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/66Gxbq7g/ts.jpg Up…login to view the rest of this post
by Boz
Wed May 06, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Help required not starting
Replies: 117
Views: 8756

Re: Help required not starting

I hope this helps you mate https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/yamaha-fault-codes/ it should be generic.

Have you tried resetting the errors?…login to view the rest of this post