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by jayj
Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 02 5PW R1
Replies: 21
Views: 2325

Re: 02 5PW R1

Moise wrote:
Jensen wrote:Thanks for the reply
I see you're also on R1-forum.com. You might have to explain what a 5pw is. [emoji3]

Sent from somewh
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by jayj
Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Big bang - Big stutter at early throttle
Replies: 213
Views: 8246

Re: Big bang - Big stutter at early throttle

Got to be a coilpack or plug breaking down with the heat surely? [emoji848] They were my 2 first choices Newsh - First 2 things Dyno Tech were going …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Big bang - Big stutter at early throttle
Replies: 213
Views: 8246

Re: Big bang - Big stutter at early throttle

Chuffed for you mate, been waiting to see the outcome and its good to see a "great" one for you. Pity about the change in weather, but there will be s…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: 14B Repair Manual
Replies: 8
Views: 4867

Re: 14B Repair Manual

Thanks, very useful :D
by jayj
Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss
Replies: 19
Views: 1318

Re: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss

The story continues... I've put the lowering link on and dropped the bike ride height about 1.5 inches and now need an adjustable side stand. I can or…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: rear hangers
Replies: 13
Views: 1446

Re: rear hangers

Thats my next modification and like you I wouldn't have thought about the reservoir. I have just purchased this from fleaBay which may assist anyone …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:25 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Which indicators?
Replies: 18
Views: 2036

Re: Which indicators?

JMR1 wrote:Watsen flush mounts are very visible. My bike passes MOT with them. Shame Watsen don't make them anymore :)

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Gorgeous Bike!! :D
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by jayj
Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: rear hangers
Replies: 13
Views: 1446

rear hangers

Hi Guys, After reading posts on here covering removal of the rear foot pegs on my 14b, i felt prepared for the challenge to remove them. I have to say…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi, all
Replies: 14
Views: 1209

Re: Hi, all

So, you've joined a bunch of crack smoking sausage jockeys and - hmmmm. I have to say, welcome, and much as I love a bit of sausage, id be tempted to stick with the SFC - :lol:
Enjoy the Bike mate, non better.
J
by jayj
Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: It's time to move on
Replies: 63
Views: 2659

Re: It's time to move on

Dudes, i feel so left out! I'm happy too (but not the gay kind) I'm still sore form last time....
:)
Yay! were all happy...
J :lol:login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Oil light is this normal
Replies: 10
Views: 1361

Re: Oil light is this normal

all sorted, oil level was just below half, topped up and no more (s)oil light :). feeling so much better no, thanks guys.
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by jayj
Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:46 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: R1 14B 2009??
Replies: 13
Views: 2285

Re: R1 14B 2009??

THE FLUTE wrote:Standard damper is sh!t. You never know if it's working with it being electronic. I had some big tank slappers coming down off a wheel
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by jayj
Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Oil light is this normal
Replies: 10
Views: 1361

Re: Oil light is this normal

Scared the pants off me to be honest. Will top up and see if it happens again,makes me wonder though how much oil the bike should be using. Ive had it…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: R1 14B 2009??
Replies: 13
Views: 2285

Re: R1 14B 2009??

Hi Rich,

Whats wrong with the standard steering damper?
What will the kit linking improve?

Thanks

J
by jayj
Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Oil light is this normal
Replies: 10
Views: 1361

Re: Oil light is this normal

Thanks guys, I'll top it up to be safe, it's at mid point .
J
by jayj
Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Oil light is this normal
Replies: 10
Views: 1361

Oil light is this normal

Hi, took my bike for its first long run yesterday. Did about 140 miles, bike road flawlessly and I'm chuffed with it. However, while using the engine …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss
Replies: 19
Views: 1318

Re: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss

Well Pete, thanks for that, Im thinking i will go for that too. I admit I'm getting excited at the prospect of getting all this sorted so i can Gel wi…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss
Replies: 19
Views: 1318

Re: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss

All good advise guys, very much appreciated. Ill fit the dogbone and lower it an inch at a time testing afterward (its adjustable :) ). If the steerin…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss
Replies: 19
Views: 1318

Re: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss

Hi Steve and Bub, Sounds good, did you lower the front forks too, if so how much back and front? Did you need to change or adjust anything else? was a…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss
Replies: 19
Views: 1318

Re: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss

maybe you've got longer legs :)
can't see that modding the seat would give me enough drop TBH, thanks for the suggestion though - i might buy another se…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss
Replies: 19
Views: 1318

Re: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss

Hobbit sized 5,8. i did some acting work on lord of the rings, stand in for bilbo baggins :)
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by jayj
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Dropped my 14B
Replies: 22
Views: 1708

Re: Dropped my 14B

[quote="Aaron dean"]theres something i need to get off of my chest.... I BLOODY LOVE THIS BIKE! its so much more characterful than my old zx10! the no…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss
Replies: 19
Views: 1318

Ride height - lowering 4 a short *ss

Hi, any fellow short *ss lowered your banger? I've just ordered an adjustable dog bone from the US and will be lowering by 1.5 - 2 inches. I reckon 1.…login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension settup
Replies: 23
Views: 1337

Re: Suspension settup

Don't want to highjack Dazz thread, but worried about this comment. If i lower the rear by 1.5- 2 inches, how will this affect steering? how much do …login to view the rest of this post
by jayj
Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Suspension settup
Replies: 23
Views: 1337

Re: Suspension settup

Bought my bike a couple of months ago and the suspension felt vague and skittish. Took it to Hammer and tongs in warrington and for the price of a few…login to view the rest of this post