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by ThunderboltFMF
Fri Apr 11, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Earlier Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 438

Re: Earlier Tank

Crud, been offered a really nice 5JJ tank. I thought it might make a good spare.
by ThunderboltFMF
Thu Apr 10, 2025 9:48 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Earlier Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 438

Earlier Tank

Does a 4XV or a 5JJ fit a 5PW?

Anyone know?
by ThunderboltFMF
Mon Mar 31, 2025 10:31 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1

Thanks.

The, line up three things up while putting it together, fried my wee brain.

The basket just needed a bit of filing.

As did the hub.

A coup…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1

Yes.

It lines up.

Blimey what a pickle!
by ThunderboltFMF
Sun Mar 30, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1

Right.

Work the problem.

Line everything up again.
The thing with the chain at 12/6 O’clock.
Line up the basket.
It won’t go on the primary.
Off.
Move the ch…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Sat Mar 29, 2025 8:02 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1

Is there something that needs to line up, I have the primary gear lined up the starter gear lined up is there something else behind?
by ThunderboltFMF
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1

Clutch issue.

Decided to check the clutch. It was a bit grabby.
Took it all to bits, carefully labelled in order.
Cleaned the marks on the hub and basket…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Frame paint
Replies: 6
Views: 1585

Re: Frame paint

I have tried several places that scan the paint then reproduce, but they always come out slightly too light.
by ThunderboltFMF
Mon Jan 20, 2025 8:05 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 2025 Trackdays
Replies: 5
Views: 23439

Re: 2025 Trackdays

julesh wrote: Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:43 am brands gp is a must
Availability is scarce for Brands GP…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:53 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 2025 Trackdays
Replies: 5
Views: 23439

2025 Trackdays

I am going to try Pembrey.

Portimao in May.

Not sure what else, some mates are doing a double header of Almeria and Andalucia, but it’s a week off w…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Mon Oct 28, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Engine misfire
Replies: 12
Views: 3377

Re: Engine misfire

It’s not something daft like a pinched tank vent?
It would run for a while then starve the bike of fuel.
by ThunderboltFMF
Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Engine misfire
Replies: 12
Views: 3377

Re: Engine misfire

Have you had a good look at the automatic choke/cold fast idle system and connectors?
What’s the pc5 been mapped?
What settings does it have for start…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Fri May 17, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1

Barton wrote: Wed May 15, 2024 5:14 pm The bigger tyre as a larger circumference.
You're changing geometry. About 15mm taller at the rear. Less weight
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by ThunderboltFMF
Wed May 15, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1


Maybe the larger tyre? I remember how much fitting a 190/55 changed the handling of the 4xv.

I don't know, it's odd, I went with the 200 as I got a g…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Tue May 07, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: BITSR1
Replies: 41
Views: 9483

Re: BITSR1

Update for those interested.

Did Castle Combe in the wet, took both R1’s in case of any failures, but the bike was great.
Then did it again two weeks la…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Mon May 06, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Portimao 3rd to 5th May - No Limits
Replies: 1
Views: 3362

Re: Portimao 3rd to 5th May - No Limits

All done, three days, there was another 5PW there, ridden by a proper fast lad.
by ThunderboltFMF
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 14
Views: 6020

Re: Castle Combe

We had a few red flags.
The first left hander had those scrape marks that send a chill every time you ride past them.
by ThunderboltFMF
Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 14
Views: 6020

Re: Castle Combe

Track day done.
A bit cold to start, then a bit of rain, then it dried out.
The sun put in a few fleeting appearances.
I wobbled around.
by ThunderboltFMF
Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 14
Views: 6020

Re: Castle Combe

Going to be wobbling around again on Wednesday.
by ThunderboltFMF
Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: First outings of the year
Replies: 10
Views: 4880

Re: First outings of the year

I have known him for years too, so I popped in on Monday and he MoT’d my 5PW.
As you say, he is sound.
by ThunderboltFMF
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: starting problem - code 19
Replies: 32
Views: 8755

Re: starting problem - code 19

Fowlers parts say 5PW-81950-00 is common with the FJR1300.
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/view/5PW-81950-00

Another search gives
Parts Search Resul…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 14
Views: 6020

Re: Castle Combe

https://www.gaisfordphotographic.com/p6 ... /hef8980d4
It was quite damp…login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: First outings of the year
Replies: 10
Views: 4880

Re: First outings of the year

@Deltabox2 I haven't seen Stan in years, since he moved.
by ThunderboltFMF
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 14
Views: 6020

Re: Castle Combe

Well a very soggy Castle Combe, i was worried about noise testing, so stuck the baffle in BITSR1 and took the road R1 as back up.
Both passed easily, …login to view the rest of this post
by ThunderboltFMF
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Castle Combe
Replies: 14
Views: 6020

Re: Castle Combe

Barton wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:59 am Who's organising that. I'm looking at the classic day there on the 12th or 13th
Sorry, missed this question.
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