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by markva4
Sun May 24, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

just to point out, if hilltop are using FT, a license fee to FT will be paid every time a custom map is done, thats probably the reason it ends up co…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

350 quid seems a hell do a lot of cash considering a custom power commander map is about 150 quid. I'm considering buyinga psecondhand pc5 get it map…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

petepassion wrote:If I wasn't so far away I'd give him a try...time and all that.
where do you live then?
Malory is pretty much central, I rode 100 m…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

That's why I took mine to Geoff @ Hilltop he installs his own custom maps and sorts the lot out so we don't have to worry about sensors closed loops o…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

Hi
your correct, I spoke to the previous owner he said he could not find the original cat so he bought a new one with the lambda probe fitted, hence w…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

Where's the best pace near Manchester south for me to get the same thing done now my PC3 has died.


Sent down the wires from home


As far as I understa…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:06 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

I had the original exhaust, cat convertor (with the lambda probe fitted), given to me when I bought the bike

My Lambda probe is still in my cat on my g…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

I had mine done not for maximum horse power but to get rid of the nasty flat spot, if you look at my first Dyno you can see that nasty flat spot but a…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Sun Apr 19, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Clutch upgrade review
Replies: 33
Views: 3290

Re: Clutch upgrade review

Hi
cheers for that ill pm you tomorrow when im back home

Mark
by markva4
Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Clutch upgrade review
Replies: 33
Views: 3290

Re: Clutch upgrade review

Hi
my R1 has started to judder sometimes especially from cold.
Would the Graves kit sort this out
by markva4
Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

Re: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

Yes he did, and what did he get from yours
by markva4
Sat Apr 18, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream
Replies: 53
Views: 2873

R1 Flash Tuned, Dyno and rides like a dream

Just like to share my experience I had with my R1 Dyno at Hilltop Garage near Malory
:clap: :dance:

This thread is based on my experience, I have no a…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

whats blocking off the AIS system all about?

never heard this before
by markva4
Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

Hi

good point.

It was easy to do the filter change. I'm good at car repairs, I've done heads etc. but I have never tried more than a oil service on …login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

LOCKE wrote:Would you not service the bike yourself?
I did a oil, filter and topped coolant up, all with Yamalube.

The only reason to use Yamaha dea…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

LOCKE wrote:Valve clearance check is every 24k mate.
Hi
thanks for that ,don't know where I got 12000 miles from, I checked the service book and stat…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

Hi

its the service with the plugs AND the valve clearance check, so I imagine it will cost itro £400

anyone had this service done recently by Yamaha…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: My 4th and best R1
Replies: 17
Views: 1679

Re: My 4th and best R1

Here's mine since we are showing off our RED framed R1s. The connoisseurs choice.


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/COLZO/001.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxNjAw/z/uukAAOSwrklU-xrz/$_57.JPG

I don't see many of the other colours being posted here?

I think its a no contest to the ...
by markva4
Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: My 4th and best R1
Replies: 17
Views: 1679

Re: My 4th and best R1

:auto-biker:

yes the bike is mint and goes as good as she looks
by markva4
Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: My 4th and best R1
Replies: 17
Views: 1679

Re: My 4th and best R1

How could you not Love this colour Scheme ? :whistle: :clap:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxNjAw/z/uukAAOSwrklU-xrz/$_57.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDcyMA==/z/feAAAOSwBLlU-zdt/$_57.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxNjAw/z/xG4AAOSwrklU-xtA/$_57.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s ...
by markva4
Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: My 4th and best R1
Replies: 17
Views: 1679

Re: My 4th and best R1

Welcome to the forum Mark with the pink framed R1, we have a number of these bikes on here, and to be fair, and being serious, they do look good, just don't let Locke know I said that. Mine pops and bangs on deceleration, and I find that sound intoxicating, as well as the misfiring sound on ...
by markva4
Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

If you are not hearing it under start up then all should be ok. As said not an official recall and if you took it now I doubt you would have any joy.…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

On this page, you can enter your Yamaha vehicle VIN* number and check if it is the subject of any active Factory Modification Campaign.

http://www.yam…login to view the rest of this post
by markva4
Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: My 4th and best R1
Replies: 17
Views: 1679

Re: My 4th and best R1

Welcome in mate. Same bike as mine so don't listen to the red framed haters. The 14B is a great bike and I have to agree the Akras sound great!

Colin

The only reason I bought another R1 was this colour scheme, the best.
if you look at the resale prices then you will see premium prices for the ...
by markva4
Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 33
Views: 1188

Re: cam chain tensioner question

My warranty is out, they would not do it now if it was needed I guess?
At the moment there is no noise from the chain but a friend says they should ha…login to view the rest of this post