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by soccersmyth
Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Bangers and cash
Replies: 15
Views: 2252

Re: Bangers and cash


The crossplane engine is really different. You need to get a proper ride on one to get what they’re all about.
Basically, a normal inline 4 get “busi…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: I'm building an R1 mix/match special
Replies: 65
Views: 11262

Re: I'm building an R1 mix/match special

Frame, arm & shock SOLD

Fairing, tank & seats  SOLD
by soccersmyth
Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: I'm building an R1 mix/match special
Replies: 65
Views: 11262

Re: I'm building an R1 mix/match special

Ok.
So this project has been abandoned due to loosing my storage space.
Its being broke and all is for sale.

Gimmie a shout if anything tickles your …login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New bike PCP opinions
Replies: 38
Views: 2679

Re: New bike PCP opinions

Good arguments of the pros and cons from Mr Ocdand Carsonr6.
Thanks for your input.

So to sum it up
Go hp and pay 7k deposit now and then the 36 monthly …login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:20 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New bike PCP opinions
Replies: 38
Views: 2679

Re: New bike PCP opinions

soccer,

Sensible hat on. Buy cash s/h at the bottom of the depreciation curve. Put some miles on the bike, keep a good service history and then sell a…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New bike PCP opinions
Replies: 38
Views: 2679

New bike PCP opinions

Seriously considering this at the moment.

Would love to stay loyal to the yamaha brand.

But suzukis numbers are making more sense.

Any input apprec…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Mon Dec 04, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Upgrading workshop tools advice
Replies: 20
Views: 1886

Re: Upgrading workshop tools advice

My set up might be a bit overkill for a hobby.
But its a lifetime hobby, so i went to town on it.

So over 10 years ago i bit the bullet and went whole h…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Possible 20th Anniversary R1?
Replies: 24
Views: 2316

Re: Possible 20th Anniversary R1?

Nice tribute to the original R1.

But to touch on the pricing of new bike.

10 -15 years ago the average joe could push himself to buying a new bike, …login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Rev counter not working
Replies: 4
Views: 1655

Re: Rev counter not working

Disconnect the exup valve plug and switch the key on to se does it do the needle sweep to thow up a fault.

Just to see is the needle actually moving …login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: TV / Game Room / PC & Tech Help
Topic: Kodi
Replies: 9
Views: 4891

Re: Kodi

I only got the kodi to watch the bsb and wsb on eursport and the moto go on bt sport.
I got so frustrated with the streams freezing, I just bit the bul…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: NewsRound - hosted by Bub Craven
Topic: Vam Der Mark replaces Rossi at Aragon
Replies: 3
Views: 4332

Re: Vam Der Mark replaces Rossi at Aragon

I thought our Alex would get it after last years performance on the tech 3 bike.
Lee

Yeah.

Also.

Alex 34 points ahead of van der mark in WSB.

When they …login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: TV / Game Room / PC & Tech Help
Topic: Kodi
Replies: 9
Views: 4891

Re: Kodi

Have kodi on a tv box thing.

Was good at the start but now is a right pain.

Sometimes it work.
by soccersmyth
Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Mot link pipe
Replies: 11
Views: 1506

Re: Mot link pipe

andycktm wrote:The tester will have the yes or no in most things (his opinion).
If your running a 15+ r1 with link pipe and standard can, the tester w
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by soccersmyth
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: radial fork upgrade for 4xv
Replies: 4
Views: 2095

Re: radial fork upgrade for 4xv

I put 5vy forks, wheel complete with discs into my 5JJ using the 5JJ yokes.

So 4xv is the same
by soccersmyth
Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Will a 4xv or 5jj flywheel work on 5pw
Replies: 1
Views: 1563

Will a 4xv or 5jj flywheel work on 5pw

From looking on fowlers parts site,
The only difference in part numbers is the model prefix.

Can anyone confirm please.
by soccersmyth
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Newer engine in 5jj frame?
Replies: 3
Views: 1530

Re: Newer engine in 5jj frame?

There's a thread in the project section , here you go
http://www.yamahar.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=13985
You need too change the whole wiring loom …login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: SELL OR BREAK
Replies: 7
Views: 1580

Re: SELL OR BREAK

If you have the std bits to put back on in place of the trick bits, go for it.

your only gonna gain a few quid.
by soccersmyth
Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: 5jj electrical help
Replies: 24
Views: 2169

Re: 5jj electrical help

You can have the one off my 5jj for £20 posted if you find that you need a rectifier
by soccersmyth
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: I'm building an R1 mix/match special
Replies: 65
Views: 11262

Re: I'm building an R1 mix/match special

Undertray looks fine.
Just needs some gen yam panel buttons and a tail tidy to have it the way I want.
Image…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: I'm building an R1 mix/match special
Replies: 65
Views: 11262

Re: I'm building an R1 mix/match special

jompy wrote:Try a flatter straighter pair of bars
Fook it.

I'm going with clip ons.
by soccersmyth
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: I'm building an R1 mix/match special
Replies: 65
Views: 11262

Re: I'm building an R1 mix/match special

In spite of an imminent house move which resulted in me moving my bikes to a small lock up, i still got a few things done.

Fitted a 5pw undertray so th…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Slight Rattle at cold start up
Replies: 8
Views: 1573

Re: Slight Rattle at cold start up

My money is on the exup valve
by soccersmyth
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Wiring loom question
Replies: 12
Views: 1886

Re: Wiring loom question

I have a 5jj loom sitting in a box

I'll check it tomorrow to see what it goes to.
by soccersmyth
Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: I'm building an R1 mix/match special
Replies: 65
Views: 11262

Re: I'm building an R1 mix/match special

Wee update as I've been busy with work, life, etc.
Got body kit, lights sorted eventually.
Absolute nightmare getting bits that's are not fooked.

St…login to view the rest of this post
by soccersmyth
Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: I'm building an R1 mix/match special
Replies: 65
Views: 11262

Re: I'm building an R1 mix/match special

gametid wrote:So is the engine in with the 5pw head? Did all the mounts match up?
Yes it's in.

The front left 5pw head mount doesn't align with the …login to view the rest of this post

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