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New to the site
Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 6:19 am
by Jonny G
Hi all
Brief snap shot - had 4 R1s in my time.
01 - in 01, lasted a month before written off by some numpty!
A 99 and an 02 together, replaced the 99 with a Busa - ran both for 6 years, Great bikes.
A 2010 Big Bang owned for the last 3 years and a HD nightrain owned for the last 12 years - both keepers
Re: New to the site
Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 6:14 pm
by jompy
Welcome in Jonny
Re: New to the site
Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 7:23 pm
by polar
Welcome to the community Jonny (forum does not do the guys on here justice) they are a great bunch of guys on here you should feel at home quickly.
Re: New to the site
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 10:46 pm
by Moise
Welcome Jonny. Which is your favourite R1?
Re: Newbie saying hi
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 4:09 pm
by Bigal1000
Hi folks my name is Al
Had a 4xv for 15 years , bought a zzr1400 12 years ago and so the r1 got passed on to the wife
Due to her having an op it has been stood for about 4 years
Decided to get it back on the road this year but unknown to me the fuel tap had leaked so the carbs were in a bit of a mess so on the lookout for replacements
Re: Newbie saying hi
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:12 pm
by R15UTT
Bigal1000 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 4:09 pm
Hi folks my name is Al
Had a 4xv for 15 years , bought a zzr1400 12 years ago and so the r1 got passed on to the wife
Due to her having an op it has been stood for about 4 years
Decided to get it back on the road this year but unknown to me the fuel tap had leaked so the carbs were in a bit of a mess so on the lookout for replacements
Nice looking bike. Need to get those carbs ultrasonically cleaned Al . Welcome to the best forum , great bunch for knowledge & banter without going over the top .
Re: New to the site
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:21 pm
by Bigal1000
Unfortunately I need to replace no3 carb as one of the float bowl screws was seized and I managed to break the corner off using an impact driver ( schoolboy error I know!!)
Once that is sorted then yes it's an ultrasonic bath for them
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:42 am
by Moise
Welcome to the forum. There are quite a few current and ex 4xv owners here.
A JIS screwdriver is the best tool to use on the float bowl screws. A #2 Phillips also does the job, plus they have a larger handle.
Did you break the carb body?
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Re: New to the site
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:15 am
by Danf1
Moise wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:42 am
Welcome to the forum. There are quite a few current and ex 4xv owners here.
LA JIS screwdriver is the best tool to use on the float bowl screws. A #2 Phillips also does the job, plus they have a larger handle.
Did you break the carb body?
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As Moise said JIS drivers are best but a dry wall screw bit is almost identical (they are not PZ or Philips)
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:09 pm
by Bigal1000
Yes the corner of the carb body fractured
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:26 pm
by Moise
Is it a clean break? Can you post a photo of the damage?
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Re: New to the site
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:13 am
by Bigal1000
It's on the corner and it broke across the threaded hole for the float bowl screw so it could be alloy welded and 'retapped
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:52 pm
by newsh
Bigal1000 wrote:It's on the corner and it broke across the threaded hole for the float bowl screw so it could be alloy welded and 'retapped
I think I have a spare set of carbs I might sell
New to the site
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:54 pm
by newsh
JIS screwdriver all the way, it’s a game changer. Once they’re out you can replace with stainless allen screws
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 6:06 pm
by Bigal1000
Cheers for the advice gents
Newish Where are you based and what sort of price , I have seen some on eBay for £275 and £399 and I've also seen some carb bodies for £30 each but there all no2 carb and typical I need no3
Cheers Al
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:41 pm
by Moise
If it's a clean break it might be repairable with the right adhesive. It doesn't take any load, just holds a screw in place, and the remaining 3 screws would probably hold the float bowl anyway.
Not sure what would be best but others here might know.
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Re: New to the site
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:20 pm
by newsh
Bigal1000 wrote:Cheers for the advice gents
Newish Where are you based and what sort of price , I have seen some on eBay for £275 and £399 and I've also seen some carb bodies for £30 each but there all no2 carb and typical I need no3
Cheers Al
I don’t know
Let me have a root around in the man cave, see what I’ve got and I’ll get back to you.
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:43 pm
by Bigal1000
Thanks newsh much appreciated
Re: New to the site
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:39 pm
by newsh
Bigal1000 wrote:Thanks newsh much appreciated
I’m in Surrey
I’ve sent you a PM
Re: New to the site
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:28 pm
by Bigal1000
Well the old girl runs once again
A replacement set of carbs and a ht lead trim and it now runs a treat
Many thanks for the advice and huge thanks to newsh for the carbs
Al
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:28 am
by jompy
Re: New to the site
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:12 pm
by newsh
Bigal1000 wrote:Well the old girl runs once again
A replacement set of carbs and a ht lead trim and it now runs a treat
Many thanks for the advice and huge thanks to newsh for the carbs
Al
It’s a pleasure mate, glad she’s running well.
Those carbs have been on the shelf in the man cave for at least 15 years so in 4XV terms they’re hardly used!
Re: New to the site
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:50 am
by Bigal1000
I could tell as soon as I opened them up , the insides were absolutely mint!! Again many thanks
