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by alexko
Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: I hate insurance shopping!
Replies: 29
Views: 1815

Re: I hate insurance shopping!

:? £600 with RAC after calling them and having another 2 bikes curently insured with them..bit expensive.
£300xp 8 years NCB, age38, Kent.
2015 R1

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by alexko
Sun Mar 12, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Brembo Callipers for R1M 2016
Replies: 31
Views: 2086

Re: Brembo Callipers for R1M 2016

Thinking of upgrading my standard calipers for some Brembo on my R1M but there seems to be several types at varying costs. Bike is fundamentally a ro…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Hello - just joined the forum. Picked up my R1M yesterday ;)
Replies: 46
Views: 1925

Re: Hello - just joined the forum. Picked up my R1M yesterda

Hi Ben,
Enjoy the bike and welcome to the forum.
There are a lot of helpful guys (ladies?) over here.

Alex
by alexko
Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Dave Moss - Suspension setup
Replies: 47
Views: 4302

Re: Dave Moss - Suspension setup

Just set back to stock (as per User Manual) and go little steps from there. I could bet 80% of us mere mortals :-) would not been able to tell a big d…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:41 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Another starting problem
Replies: 56
Views: 2354

Re: Another starting problem

Quick update: Spoke to dealer who has now confirmed that there is zero compression on cylinder three. Next stage is for them to contact Yamaha and ch…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Mon Jan 30, 2017 11:35 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Another starting problem
Replies: 56
Views: 2354

Re: Another starting problem

Possible, petrol was full tank when put away for storage (October). Against that it was also running well for 10 minutes and up to 96 degrees before …login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Jan 26, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Another starting problem
Replies: 56
Views: 2354

Re: Another starting problem

Just to clarify my particular situation; Bike is 100% standard,no modifications, but it Just would not start even with the professional battery Pack …login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The best sounding bike engine
Replies: 43
Views: 2094

Re: The best sounding bike engine

Old school Cbr250rr MC22 at 20.000 rpm ..or my RGV250 2stroker with mild steel Jollymoto pipes at 11500 :Dlogin to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: anyone know for a crashed 15 / 16 r1
Replies: 16
Views: 1414

Re: anyone know for a crashed 15 / 16 r1

kylinder wrote:Hopefully you don't get charged too much on import duty etc
Greedy tax man :-) bought a fairing panel from Japan for my RVF (not even as …login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Won't Start
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Won't Start

Hi chaps, Might be a stupid question... are the butterflies opening at all if twisting the throttle when cranking the egine? I thought on a "ride by w…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: The bike cut out yesterday
Replies: 33
Views: 1842

Re: The bike cut out yesterday

"I looked at the graph from New Year's Eve, it's just a straight line at one hundred and eight or nine degrees as the fan says kicked in, it wa alike …login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Need a new battery
Replies: 47
Views: 2073

Re: Need a new battery

Guys, Am I wrong in assuming that irrelevant from battery type(lead , lithium) the R1 is draining flat the battery within couple of weeks? Removed the…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: De-Cat Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 1291

Re: De-Cat Insurance

If you're not subject to emissions testing then why is it illegal? Good point. But aren't the bikes tested by the manufacturer in order to get the mo…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: De-Cat Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 1291

Re: De-Cat Insurance

Blimey, should I be worried?
I haven't even mentioned this to my insurance company...ECU reflashed.
Well, guess they are right as the vehicle does no…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: 1 new member, 2 r1s
Replies: 19
Views: 1049

Re: 1 new member, 2 r1s

Hi Nige,
Welcome :-)
If you can keep both the prices are going up...but get some sort of cover over the poor girls. :-)
by alexko
Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Ccu data accuracy and explanation
Replies: 5
Views: 1020

Re: Ccu data accuracy and explanation

Eko wrote:Thanks for the answer, when I have 280km/h on the dash, I have 225km/h in the data... weird
Try with a GPS as a third party.
Should not be …login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: we buy any bike
Replies: 26
Views: 1681

Re: we buy any bike

he's getting a settlement figure as there's finance on it and I'll sort this when I pick up and we're away to go. M :D :D :D :D :D Unless you know th…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: we buy any bike
Replies: 26
Views: 1681

Re: we buy any bike

Don't do it, they value way below resale value. Con artists and criminals that prey on people during hard times and those in need of cash. If you don…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear axle torque
Replies: 28
Views: 3109

Re: Rear axle torque

Doing mine to 160nm, never had any issues.
I find the 190nm a bit high, but than I have to agree with mikef4uk who are we to challenge Yamaha enginee…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2017 r1 m any body ordered one
Replies: 23
Views: 1325

Re: 2017 r1 m any body ordered one

2016 models can be picked up for 18k. Just call them and make a serious offer. Was about to order 2017 model(part exchange my 2015 r1)...than I reali…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2017 r1 m any body ordered one
Replies: 23
Views: 1325

Re: 2017 r1 m any body ordered one

2016 models can be picked up for 18k. Just call them and make a serious offer.
Was about to order 2017 model(part exchange my 2015 r1)...than I reali…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Straight to track warranty still good?
Replies: 13
Views: 1079

Re: Straight to track warranty still good?

I have heard of someone having their Warranty voided by Yamaha UK for having a translogic QS/Blipper fitted and an decat, am absolutely disgusted if …login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Rear pegs and chain guard
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Re: Rear pegs and chain guard

I've just picked up some of the standard parts for my 2016 R1. I'm taking a pillion out next weekend so need to re-fit the rear pegs and chain guard.…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Need a new battery
Replies: 47
Views: 2073

Re: Need a new battery

JMR1 wrote:£70...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151954477251" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Has anyone used this brand?
Was about to orde…login to view the rest of this post
by alexko
Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: PB mag, sportsbike shoot out
Replies: 35
Views: 1881

Re: PB mag, sportsbike shoot out

Good too see the journos on PB mag plumping for the R1 as there fave sportsbike of 2016, not as powerful as the S1K or Kawa they tested but not by mu…login to view the rest of this post