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by Luwi Kawasaki
Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Carbon king products
Replies: 50
Views: 2165

Re: Carbon king products

I've used a fair bit of king carbon stuff on my old GSXR k6 race bike.
Very good quality and fitment,and good customer service.

If I destroy my curre…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:48 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1150
Views: 89696

Re: Pics of your bike

I run 5vy calipers and spacers on my Gixxer 600 race bike, they are a massive improvement and elevate the rear at silly speeds 8-) 8-)

When I had my …login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: UK Circuits and internet access
Replies: 21
Views: 1157

Re: UK Circuits and internet access

Anglesey has 3G coverage with EE in paddock.
Wifi available but have to pay.
by Luwi Kawasaki
Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My road and race beast.
Replies: 2
Views: 933

My road and race beast.

Just a couple of photos of my 2 wheeled pride and joy.

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And one I found from a race I was in a couple of weeks ago from Anglesey were I was scrapin…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Race pads
Replies: 15
Views: 1471

Re: Race pads

mezzer wrote:They sound like decent pads, will give them a go next year. How did you find them in the wet?
They were spot on. Good solid feeling in th…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Race pads
Replies: 15
Views: 1471

Re: Race pads

Just to update this, I went along and fitted DP Titanium x-race pads. What a transformation.
I had to change my braking markers as I was stopping too q…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:13 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Best battery?
Replies: 7
Views: 975

Re: Best battery?

Used motobatt on a few of my bikes and had no issues.

My zx10r battery is playing up now, so it'll be a motobatt going in her as well.
by Luwi Kawasaki
Thu Aug 06, 2015 5:56 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fake Alpinestars GP Pro gloves on Ebay
Replies: 5
Views: 543

Re: Fake Alpinestars GP Pro gloves on Ebay

They were listed as new etc but when they arrived, things did not look quite right.

After looking closer I came to the conclusion that they were fake,…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Thu Aug 06, 2015 5:43 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fake Alpinestars GP Pro gloves on Ebay
Replies: 5
Views: 543

Re: Fake Alpinestars GP Pro gloves on Ebay

This is not aimed at the OP at all, just an experience I had a few weeks ago.

I sold a used pair of GP pro that I bought from the bikeshow in Birmingha…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:55 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Dyno run this morning.
Replies: 5
Views: 1013

Re: Dyno run this morning.

Bog stock bike - absolutely nothing changed at all.

800 miles on the clock so still a bit "tight"

181.13 BHP. Pretty happy with that.

It ran really ri…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

jompy wrote:have you checked the ends of the HT leads where the pug caps screw on ?
Yes. I tested them and they were within spec. The ends were a bit …login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Wed Jul 08, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

Thanks for the extra things to look out for.
I have no idea how to adjust float bowls or anything else on carbs to be honest. Give me injectors, power …login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

Moise wrote:I doubt that those resistances would be the problem. What did you do to fix the misfire last time?
I didn't get to the bottom of it. It w…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

Anyone ?
by Luwi Kawasaki
Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

Does this mean that my spark plug caps have too much resistance and need changing ?
by Luwi Kawasaki
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

The low end misfire has returned.

Checked the pick up coil, both coils and leads, all were within specification.
Checked the Plug caps and found tha…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:18 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Race pads
Replies: 15
Views: 1471

Re: Race pads

I'm going to give DP Titanium x-race a go.
by Luwi Kawasaki
Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Race pads
Replies: 15
Views: 1471

Re: Race pads

Its an accossato 19 x 18. I find it's an improvement over the standard mc. I just don't think the pads I have in at the moment are up to the job.
It a…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Race pads
Replies: 15
Views: 1471

Race pads

Just been Racing the 4xv at the weekend and found the brakes were shocking even with an uprated master cylinder.

Can anyone recommend upgraded pads …login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

Thanks a lot. That gives me plenty of things to go at.

I'll chime back in to let you know how I got on.
by Luwi Kawasaki
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:26 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

Re: 4XV misfire...Help!!

Thanks for the reply. These carb'ed motors are new to me, so please bear with me.

So the lead cap that slips on to the spark plug, unscrews off the lea…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV misfire...Help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1367

4XV misfire...Help!!

Was at Oulton on Saturday with the Wiral 100.
During practice and races, going round slowish corners at low revs, the bike would sound as though it wa…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Chain adjusting blocks - urgent.
Replies: 6
Views: 1067

Re: Chain adjusting blocks - urgent.

Managed to get a set of pro bolt ones from Sheffield motorcycle centre.
They are a discontinued part, but smc had 1 left from old stock.
Race on on …login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Chain adjusting blocks - urgent.
Replies: 6
Views: 1067

Re: Chain adjusting blocks - urgent.

I've seen a few used standard ones on there, but while I was replacing, I thought i'd upgrade them.

Do the 2004 chain adjusters fit ? I was thinking so…login to view the rest of this post
by Luwi Kawasaki
Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Chain adjusting blocks - urgent.
Replies: 6
Views: 1067

Re: Chain adjusting blocks - urgent.

R1ch, i've looked on their website and they do them for the GSXR. They don't list Yamaha.