G'day guys,
A mate not long bought a 12R1 and we are going to change the fork oil. For guys that have fettled with there forks what is the air gap pe…login to view the rest of this post
Search found 189 matches
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:23 am
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Fork air gap
- Replies: 1
- Views: 872
- Sat May 16, 2015 8:27 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: current model BMW 320i for towing bikes?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 751
current model BMW 320i for towing bikes?
Anyone have any experience with this? Looking at wagons but don't want a boring car and it needs to be able to tow trailer & 2 bike a distance once in…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun May 03, 2015 4:30 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The Grass Isn't Always Greener
- Replies: 17
- Views: 974
Re: The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Who's joking....Steve R1 wrote:Oh as in three in a bed [emoji85][emoji86][emoji87]
Joking again mate
…login to view the rest of this post- Fri May 01, 2015 10:37 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The Grass Isn't Always Greener
- Replies: 17
- Views: 974
Re: The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Nice honest write up Colin, regarding venture shield, it looks great when first fitted, but over the years the dirt does get into the edges of it and…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri May 01, 2015 2:30 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The Grass Isn't Always Greener
- Replies: 17
- Views: 974
Re: The Grass Isn't Always Greener
I pretty much thought the same thing after riding my friends 899...and I'm a twin guy. Then I rode the 1199S, different story although the bars are fu…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:37 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: New bike ? Thoughts and advice please
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2023
Re: New bike ? Thoughts and advice please
sorry if it's already been an idea but...
look at getting rid of the R6 for something different, a v-twin, adventure bike, naked bike etc.
best thin…login to view the rest of this post
look at getting rid of the R6 for something different, a v-twin, adventure bike, naked bike etc.
best thin…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:27 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: THE REASON FOR BIKING
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1015
Re: THE REASON FOR BIKING
it's a funny one this and I dunno if I can answer it proper....
I'm somewhere between Steve & PJC....generally when I'm on the sports bike for day ride…login to view the rest of this post
I'm somewhere between Steve & PJC....generally when I'm on the sports bike for day ride…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:03 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Tyres well Pirelli ones
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1234
Re: Tyres well Pirelli ones
Yep, I'll have to agree that most people waste money on tyres that just are not necessary for their riding, however tyres for most have always been an…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:05 am
- Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
- Topic: lust racing 25mm ride height linkage
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1276
Re: lust racing 25mm ride height linkage
the 5PW on track responded better by shortening the shock about 5mm so dunno how it'd go at pace....
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:16 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: British summer time
- Replies: 18
- Views: 933
Re: British summer time
so what day of the year is summer over there? 
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:55 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: The Cricket World Cup
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1154
Re: The Cricket World Cup
so...Moise wrote:The final is today, NZ vs. Oz at the MCG. Go the Black Caps!
sorry, that's not really nice...you blokes played the best cricket a…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:24 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Changing fork oil
- Replies: 7
- Views: 857
Re: Changing fork oil
I use 5 wt but used 20% less oil ruley. But that's how I like it.
me too, she complains if I use it all :lol:
standard air gap is about 86mm, and a p…login to view the rest of this post
me too, she complains if I use it all :lol:
standard air gap is about 86mm, and a p…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:09 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Changing fork oil
- Replies: 7
- Views: 857
Re: Changing fork oil
if you're going to be lazy :o you can still have a crack at the air gap, depending how well each fork drains will depend on how much needs to go back …login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:43 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Charging problem - fixed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2049
Re: Charging problem
mine came off with a gentle tap with a rubber mallet
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:41 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: My 2015 R1 has landed
- Replies: 78
- Views: 2916
Re: My 2015 R1 has landed
awesome stuff Dave...in the end. You see it all too much over here, dealerships think they are doing you a favour...fucking muppets!
Official launch …login to view the rest of this post
Official launch …login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:33 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Charging problem - fixed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2049
Re: Charging problem
Are you able to borrow a RR of someone to confirm....? I do admit, with the voltage breakdown above 5k it does sound like it....unless the power comin…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:54 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Charging problem - fixed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2049
Re: Charging problem
When I replaced my stator I stuck with the RR that was fitted, dunno if it had been replaced in the past or not....25000kms later and still fine, migh…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:57 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: mathematician required....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 687
Re: mathematician required....
did you take note of your revs at that speed? just adjust until the two line up....
- Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:14 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Charging problem - fixed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2049
Re: Charging problem
Not got a clue on what RR to use but whip your generator cover off & check the wiring out first before you spend cash as I know people have had probl…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:58 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: SpeedoDRD?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 467
Re: SpeedoDRD?
got one fitted to my R1 also, easy to use & small.
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:01 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: The Cricket World Cup
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1154
Re: The Cricket World Cup
Hope you're enjoying it.
There are still tickets available for the finals if anyone feels like a trip in a couple of weeks. You'd be most welcome to …login to view the rest of this post
There are still tickets available for the finals if anyone feels like a trip in a couple of weeks. You'd be most welcome to …login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:57 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: How tall are you?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2213
Re: How tall are you?
1.68m....or a shade over 5'6" for you that can't let go 
…login to view the rest of this post
…login to view the rest of this post- Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:23 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: 520 conversion on r6.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1576
Re: 520 conversion on r6.
I clean mine on the paddock stand running in gear with a bit of wd and a rag..... Still got all me fingers too
so have I....but my thumb, not so.
I di…login to view the rest of this post
so have I....but my thumb, not so.
I di…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:16 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Modern bike seat heights
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1379
Re: Modern bike seat heights
that's what she saidSteve R1 wrote: Two inches makes a big difference
…login to view the rest of this post- Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:11 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Lowering the gearing - change the front or rear sprocket?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1668
Re: Change the front or rear sprocket to lower the gearing?
changing front is cheaper, changing rear is better for chain life & ratios. I change rears