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Been away for a while and not had a chance to check out why the starter button wanst working right.
Thanks for the suggestions BTW.
Found the problem …login to view the rest of this post

Thanks fir that.
I`ll try tomorrow.
Any other idaes out there?

Generic switch with 4 wires.…login to view the rest of this post

Engine runs all the time I hold the starter button on.

I will try the old switch again but as it tests ok i.e. wont crank with kill button pushed in …login to view the rest of this post

It`s just an engine start stop switch assembly.
The kill button works fine and when I push the start button that fires the bike into life but when I …login to view the rest of this post

Hi Everyone.

Just done a few mods to the 05 including new QA throttle cables, slimmer start/stop switch, replaced hoses and have it all back together a…login to view the rest of this post

Thanks for all of that info guys.

Looks like that plan is shelved …login to view the rest of this post

Found some pictures of my old race bike today. Was an awesome piece of kit. Wish I still had it

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Has anyone fitted the longer 4C8 swing arm to a 5VY?

Thanks for that.
as I said a steep learning curve for me …login to view the rest of this post

New to Yamaha`s and TBH most Japanese bikes and would like to know if R1 07-08 wheels will fit on a 5VY?
Also will the later exhaust system fit?
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Just toying with the idea.
Having had Duc`s for the last 15 years thought I might build myself a 4 cyl trackbike.
Will be teating a demo out next week along with an 04 trackbike as well.

Donny wrote:Coddy is your man, his is or was ( think he sold it) very high spec, welcome in , lovin the Duke

Thanks guys.
I`ll post some questions up over there.

Luke03R1 wrote:Thats a bloody nice looking bit of kit

Thanks.
I`ve also fitted Ohlins FGRT forks to it now and a few other useful track items.

what sort of common mods are needed to the R1 Big Bang to get it sorted for the track?

Best ride the r1 first m8, there a good bike but need a bit of work and cash to get the best out of them, especially if you track her. Pics of the PG would be nice.

Oh a very warm welcome


Thanks for that.
I have sorted a test ride and will know i`m sure very quickly if the R is for me.

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Just registered as i`m thinking of trying the 2013 R1 out soon.
At the moment riding a Ducati Panigale 1199 which is mainly a track bike and thinking of replacing this with the Yam.
Anyone else done the same switch?
Dave