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by hamyam
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tyre Choice
Replies: 9
Views: 1159

Tyre Choice

Evening All

I need to get new tyres for my 2008 R1. It has Dunlop Sportsmarts on and they have been good.

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by hamyam
Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Akrapovic
Replies: 8
Views: 634

Re: Akrapovic

They sound nice with the baffles out. Just not loud enough


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by hamyam
Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Akrapovic
Replies: 8
Views: 634

Re: Akrapovic

So, part stainless part titanium. We were both right blackal lol


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by hamyam
Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Akrapovic
Replies: 8
Views: 634

Re: Akrapovic

They sound nice and these are carbon and defo titanium.


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by hamyam
Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Akrapovic
Replies: 8
Views: 634

Akrapovic

I have SP series akra on my 4c8, yet see more with the normal akra. What's the difference apart from shape?


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by hamyam
Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Caught speeding or not?
Replies: 5
Views: 646

Caught speeding or not?

Went for a ride yesterday and came upon a camera van in a 50 zone. Empty dual carriageway and doing 65. I was the third bike in tandem. Braked as you …login to view the rest of this post
by hamyam
Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: BSB AT Brands Hatch
Replies: 0
Views: 353

BSB AT Brands Hatch

Nice and sunny at the church today which is Brands Hatch. The new R1 is a standout sound in the choir [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]


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by hamyam
Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Maybe an obvious answer to this question
Replies: 5
Views: 688

Maybe an obvious answer to this question

Heard a few bikes that make a delightful pop between gear change. The question is what causes it?


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by hamyam
Sun Jul 05, 2015 11:18 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4XV Brakes Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 733

Re: 4XV Brakes Upgrade

Cheers guys, I guess some decent pads and hoses to start and check the discs. Appreciate your advice


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by hamyam
Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:09 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4XV Brakes Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 733

4XV Brakes Upgrade

Hi All

Need some advice on upgrading the brakes on a 4XV as doing some track days. They are standard at the moment including the hoses. Bigger discs?…login to view the rest of this post
by hamyam
Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 13
Views: 599

Fuel

All

I have a 4C8, is there any benefit running Premium Unleaded?


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by hamyam
Tue Jun 09, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4C8- what are they like?
Replies: 23
Views: 1135

Re: 4C8- what are they like?

Best bike I have had. No de cat or flash and rides like a dream


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by hamyam
Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 22
Views: 939

Re: Insurance

All

What insurance companies do you use. I have two R1s so it's multi bike. I used bennetts last year and price has doubled for this year. Called MCE …login to view the rest of this post
by hamyam
Mon Jun 01, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 22
Views: 939

Re: Insurance

Thanks Jompy.


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by hamyam
Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 22
Views: 939

Insurance

All

What insurance companies do you use. I have two R1s so it's multi bike. I used bennetts last year and price has doubled for this year. Called MCE a…login to view the rest of this post
by hamyam
Sun Apr 05, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tank Cover
Replies: 3
Views: 529

Re: Tank Cover

Thank you


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by hamyam
Sun Apr 05, 2015 5:15 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Tank Cover
Replies: 3
Views: 529

Tank Cover

Hi All

Does anyone know if the 2009 carbon tank cover would fit a 4c8.

Thanks

Steve





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by hamyam
Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: To Decat or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 611

To Decat or not?

Have been offered an Akrapovic y pipe Decat. What are the advantages/ disadvantages.

Steve



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by hamyam
Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4xv popping on idle
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: 4xv popping on idle

Thanks chaps


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by hamyam
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4xv popping on idle
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: 4xv popping on idle

Thanks Lee, thought I might have to end up doing that.


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by hamyam
Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4xv popping on idle
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: 4xv popping on idle

Done that, no change [emoji15] think it could be pilots as a run may not clear those. Thoughts anyone


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by hamyam
Wed Mar 11, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4xv popping on idle
Replies: 7
Views: 785

4xv popping on idle

Hi, started my 4xv up after sitting for a number of weeks, all seems fine bar slight popping on idle. Could this be the pilot jets? Any suggestions a…login to view the rest of this post
by hamyam
Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Jammed Exup???
Replies: 4
Views: 669

Re: Jammed Exup???

Thanks Jompy & Luke. It has been in a dry garage, but will do as you suggested. Fingers crossed. Steve


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by hamyam
Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Jammed Exup???
Replies: 4
Views: 669

Jammed Exup???

All

I hear a lot about jammed Exup valves and as my 4xv has only done 100 miles in a year and sat all winter bar a couple of heat cycles, I am expect…login to view the rest of this post
by hamyam
Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Motorbike Memorabilia
Replies: 17
Views: 898

Re: Motorbike Memorabilia

Working in the Racing industry I have been lucky enough to get pit passes for most events, so I have the following:

Jorge Lorenzo knee slider from the …login to view the rest of this post