www.YamahaR.co.uk

jompy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:37 am Welcome in John
Which R1 , now theres a loaded question
98 4xv to be original but way too over priced , 99 should be slightly cheaper
5jj again cheaper than 98 and better midrange
5pw first of the injections , seems to ride like the 5jj and the injection is good
5vy first of the underseat exhausts , last of the 20 valves , don't really hear a bad thing about them , infact they get a lot of praise
4c8 16 valve and first fly by wire , choppy laggy throttle until you get them remapped and then they're just fucking mental top end , still meant to have a nice midrange . . . . . . a remap will transform a 4c8
14b The sauage , a real marmite bike , you either love them or hate them and they take a different riding style .2009 models were inconsistant with the engines , some where good some lacked power . Again snatchy on the throttle and benifits from a remap . the 14b is more torque than screamer , in 2014 they introduced the 14be with a facelift and more electrinics .
2cr ment to be more like a 600 with a ltr engine crammed in
Just things that i've read mainly on here and people will add they're opinions , i've only ever ridden the 4xv so i'm no expert on R1's

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:07 am Hi there! I've been given an amazing opportunity to buy a R1/7 kit from a good friend of mine with a few parts more to source but this is long term and will keep me happy for a while. Information is very limited as spondon and Chesterfield CMC didn't make many and are often confused with Harris and QB carbon R71.
I'm also looking to own a R1 but really don't know which model.. 4xv or 5jj? 2005 onwards? I really don't know but I must say that the older models seem more appealing but some are asking for stupid money just because they have the original reflector?
Hopefully I'll get to know you all over the times ahead. My YouTube is Doctorpowerful (John Caci)
I've just rebuilt a kawasaki zx6r J1 and I have a couple of videos of a few mods to my 2006 Warrior xv1700 midnight.
All advice appreciated

Danf1 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:54 am

jompy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:37 am Welcome in John
Which R1 , now theres a loaded question
98 4xv to be original but way too over priced , 99 should be slightly cheaper
5jj again cheaper than 98 and better midrange
5pw first of the injections , seems to ride like the 5jj and the injection is good
5vy first of the underseat exhausts , last of the 20 valves , don't really hear a bad thing about them , infact they get a lot of praise
4c8 16 valve and first fly by wire , choppy laggy throttle until you get them remapped and then they're just fucking mental top end , still meant to have a nice midrange . . . . . . a remap will transform a 4c8
14b The sauage , a real marmite bike , you either love them or hate them and they take a different riding style .2009 models were inconsistant with the engines , some where good some lacked power . Again snatchy on the throttle and benifits from a remap . the 14b is more torque than screamer , in 2014 they introduced the 14be with a facelift and more electrinics .
2cr ment to be more like a 600 with a ltr engine crammed in
Just things that i've read mainly on here and people will add they're opinions , i've only ever ridden the 4xv so i'm no expert on R1's

Jesus jompy that’s the best and most intelligent write up I’ve ever seen you doo.. WTF happened did you get an injection filled with IQ overnight!

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:27 am Thanks for the info! No one has ever broke it down like that. The Americans on YouTube seem to talk about themselves more instead of the bike so thanks!
Yes it is and "it's the best one they have done." Lots of bracing and an original R7 swing arm too.

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:27 am Thanks for the info! No one has ever broke it down like that. The Americans on YouTube seem to talk about themselves more instead of the bike so thanks!
Yes it is and "it's the best one they have done." Lots of bracing and an original R7 swing arm too.

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:27 am Thanks for the info! No one has ever broke it down like that. The Americans on YouTube seem to talk about themselves more instead of the bike so thanks!
Yes it is and "it's the best one they have done." Lots of bracing and an original R7 swing arm too.

Steve R1 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:55 pm Welcome tiger forum John, nice introduction

I’ve owned all R1’s from the 5vy to the R1M, I’m not a technical guy, but I can tell you what they are like to ride.

This is a really great biking community and people are here to help each other, whether it’s.. don’t do it this way... cos I fooked it up... or this is how you do it...

We all share a passion for bikes

Any questions.. just ask, someone will have the answer..

Oh and jompy .. he is a good egg... and to be fair, his reply to you really was the best post he has ever made... winders cease to amaze me.... obviously lock down has been beneficial to him.. nice one jompy

So welcome to the madhouse, join in the banter and laugh along with us all

Welcome..

Stephen


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:39 pm Thanks for the info! I'll check them out, I'm a red and white guy.. Saying that.. Has anyone had red/white '98 colours done on theirs? Just an idea but don't know if will look daft haha.
Tell me more about Spondon, do they specialise in a service or do they have frames etc for sale already?

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:39 pm Thanks for the info! I'll check them out, I'm a red and white guy.. Saying that.. Has anyone had red/white '98 colours done on theirs? Just an idea but don't know if will look daft haha.
Tell me more about Spondon, do they specialise in a service or do they have frames etc for sale already?

Danf1 wrote:

Steve R1 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:55 pm Welcome tiger forum John, nice introduction

I’ve owned all R1’s from the 5vy to the R1M, I’m not a technical guy, but I can tell you what they are like to ride.

This is a really great biking community and people are here to help each other, whether it’s.. don’t do it this way... cos I fooked it up... or this is how you do it...

We all share a passion for bikes

Any questions.. just ask, someone will have the answer..

Oh and jompy .. he is a good egg... and to be fair, his reply to you really was the best post he has ever made... winders cease to amaze me.... obviously lock down has been beneficial to him.. nice one jompy

So welcome to the madhouse, join in the banter and laugh along with us all

Welcome..

Stephen


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Bloody hell steve you swapped brains with Jompy you’ve made more mistakes than me

Doctorpowerful wrote:I've also donated for the greaterrrr good

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:11 pm I've also donated for the greaterrrr good

Doctorpowerful wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2020 11:45 am
Hello again! I decided to go for a 4c8. Only 9700 miles but a few things to do like consumables etc. I've only had it for a day and found that it wasn't easy to start. I'll have to investigate. Looking forward to using the forum!

Doctorpowerful wrote:Yes I'll definitely look into it, I think I'll take some panels off and see what's what. Engine management light is saying exup. Great thanks I'll ask him. I'm sure I've seen the manual on here to download so I'll do that too.