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by DoubleStandard
Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spelling checkers
Replies: 56
Views: 1570

Re: Spelling checkers

You chaps feel free to prioritise spelling and grammar above having a laugh on here if you like. Please take note though anybody correcting me (unles…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spelling checkers
Replies: 56
Views: 1570

Re: Spelling checkers

a ye, its nuvembre the forst noo, luke boy :whistle:

I'm not going to take the bait, nope, no chance, what's the point......






Fck it, lets take the fol…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 01 r1 won't go into neutral
Replies: 8
Views: 793

Re: 01 r1 won't go into neutral

Pulled the detent spring, it looked OK as far as I could tell, put it back together again and all seems to be working fine. Can only assume it pinged …login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spelling checkers
Replies: 56
Views: 1570

Re: Spelling checkers

a ye, its nuvembre the forst noo, luke boy :whistle:

I'm not going to take the bait, nope, no chance, what's the point......






Fck it, lets take the fol…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spelling checkers
Replies: 56
Views: 1570

Re: Spelling checkers



You're user name says it all :lol: :lol: :lol:

I do the bit about "Muddling our way through life" bit though :clap:

To be fair, it's your, not you're…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat Nov 01, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spelling checkers
Replies: 56
Views: 1570

Re: Spelling checkers

PJC wrote:
You're user name says it all :lol: :lol: :lol:

I do the bit about "Muddling our way through life" bit though :clap:
To be fair, it's your, not you're. Yo…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spelling checkers
Replies: 56
Views: 1570

Re: Spelling checkers

Have to agree with Moise, lack of attention to spelling in 'unimportant' areas like forums and texts, only breeds a decline in ability (I am not sayin…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Spelling checkers
Replies: 56
Views: 1570

Re: Spelling checkers

Spelling (and grammar for that matter) is very much like riding a bike. Some are naturals and are very good at the front of the fast group. Some get b…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat Oct 25, 2014 7:47 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 01 r1 won't go into neutral
Replies: 8
Views: 793

01 r1 won't go into neutral

Supposed to be off to Rockingham this morning, but wouldn't start, so bumped it. It juddered to a halt without starting, but now it won't find neutral…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: West London Yamaha
Replies: 17
Views: 890

Re: West London Yamaha

Sadly, I've experienced these jokers before and vowed never again. I now go to the most expensive place on the planet, Honda Chiswick, but they delive…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: A strange car followed me this morning on the M6
Replies: 12
Views: 865

Re: A strange car followed me this morning on the M6

I was driving my golf this morning on the M6 following a really nice R1 anniversary (12 plate I think) - really strange though, he kept switching lane…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: bumble bee
Replies: 97
Views: 6218

Re: bumble bee

Flipping heck, no holding you back - get results dude!
by DoubleStandard
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 1/6/2014 Sunday - Snett with NL
Replies: 41
Views: 2053

Re: 1/6/2014 Sunday - Snett with NL

dude, sorry to hear of this, hope you get back up and running soon. GWS bud
by DoubleStandard
Fri May 23, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Income protection insurance
Replies: 5
Views: 772

Re: Income protection insurance

Simon Farquhar (Ryan's cousin I think) can often be found in paddock's offering his insurance services. Not used him, but plenty have.
by DoubleStandard
Fri May 23, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: 1/6/2014 Sunday - Snett with NL
Replies: 41
Views: 2053

Re: 1/6/2014 Sunday - Snett with NL

Shame dude, I'm going Monday, just booked in. Go on, do both days!! :twisted:login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat May 03, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: How to install a fan switch 2008 r1
Replies: 5
Views: 809

Re: How to install a fan switch 2008 r1

Got round to fitting mine this afternoon - 30 minutes and £1.99 - wanted to use a house switch, but could find one - I need a bigger house....

Went for…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Sat May 03, 2014 6:14 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 01 R1 running wide
Replies: 34
Views: 2161

Re: 01 R1 running wide

Cheers for the replies everyone. removed 2 clicks of rebound and went for a bimble with my brother on our favourite roads - deliberately tried to tigh…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: How to install a fan switch 2008 r1
Replies: 5
Views: 809

Re: How to install a fan switch 2008 r1

Perfect timing - Having ridden my poor old R1 through London traffic to the city in heavy congestion due to tube strikes, she was spitting coolant out…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Compression?
Replies: 20
Views: 1301

Re: Compression?

I'm no expert, but 3 certainly looks like where the sensible money goes. Try taking the crankcase breather hose off and see if it's puffing when the e…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:26 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Fitting Accossato Master cylinder
Replies: 17
Views: 1427

Re: Fitting Accossato Master cylinder

Gave up, as relocating the switch gear still didn't leave room and just felt a wee bit uncomfortable relocating the throttle grip - sold it and have a…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 01 R1 running wide
Replies: 34
Views: 2161

Re: 01 R1 running wide

You sir have too much rebound damping on your shock for your style ;)
rear is packing down .. front is therefore sitting high and the head angle up f…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 01 R1 running wide
Replies: 34
Views: 2161

Re: 01 R1 running wide

will try and get some pics, but the leading edge of the tread is raised and lipped - which is something i need to do something about also...
by DoubleStandard
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 7k Error (no exup valve)
Replies: 24
Views: 3388

Re: 7k Error (no exup valve)

Sorry to hijack this thread-can start a new one if best? I've bought the parts and put it together.
Quick query, I have 5 wires that go to the exup mo…login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:53 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 01 R1 running wide
Replies: 34
Views: 2161

Re: 01 R1 running wide

It's running wide from mid corner onwards - the feeling is just that it won't grip and i just drift outwards. This tends to happen, or at least shows …login to view the rest of this post
by DoubleStandard
Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 01 R1 running wide
Replies: 34
Views: 2161

Re: 01 R1 running wide

Great replies - I have recently been thinking I'm a sh!t rider, and this is in keeping with that :lol: I was secretly hoping I needed 1 click of rebound :dance: W…login to view the rest of this post