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Ended up fitting one....Bit of a pain as I had to drill the rear swing arm. Looks ok. Thanks

PJC wrote:I suggest you reply to those who offered you help when you first joined

Sanctimonious reply...Thanks for that.…login to view the rest of this post

Thanks. I understand the reason for it, just looks like the lower part of the rear swing arm has the vulnerable area covered.
I have just bought one,…login to view the rest of this post

Thanks for that. Rules...eh!

Does anyone know if a "Sharks Fin" toe guard/rear sprocket protector is needed on a 4c8 R1 08? The lower part of the swing arm looks to have the area …login to view the rest of this post

Just use two bits of wood (4x2ish).
Lay them on the floor, and put the wheels of the front paddock stand on them, and lift up as normal.....Hey pres…login to view the rest of this post

Does anyone know if a "Sharks Fin" toe guard/rear sprocket protector is needed on a 4c8 R1 08? The lower part of the swing arm looks to have the area…login to view the rest of this post

I have wired the 6 LED light into the Bikes battery. Mounted between the exhausts. Remoted the switch to the left side of the clocks. Hope that kee…login to view the rest of this post

Apologies for not replying to you all sooner. It continues to say "Zero new messages" I thought I was being ignored.
Thanks for the great help from some of you guys.
Just got back from 4 days on track at Portimao in Portugal.....Great track and great weather.
Still cant get a belly pan to fit the ...

Thats who we are racing with....No Limits.
They insist on a handlebar on/off switch. Yet speaking to the ACU they are saying they are against that....i…login to view the rest of this post

Thanks for all your help....!

Hello again

Does the rain light have to run from the bikes battery...or can it be powered by its own internal power source? ie. cycle light!

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Hello. Can anyone clear up a pub discussion topic?
When fitting a rain race light. Does it have to be activated by means of a Handlebar mounted sw…login to view the rest of this post

Hello all. I need some advice. Bought an after market exhaust system for my 2008 4c8. Trouble is the track faring belly pan wont fit...its too tight, …login to view the rest of this post

Just about to order my Flash unit, and Quick shifter...Keep at it Mike. Regards Tommy

Hello all. Starting to make a track bike from a written off 2008 R1 4c8. I have lots of stock parts, and need lots of race/track items.
Will post ph…login to view the rest of this post

I have just bought a set for my 4c8 R1. Look great, feel great...No fitting instructions included. Will let you know how I get on!
I was wondering a…login to view the rest of this post

Hi Tommy and welcome to the forum mate
Thanks Bub....Not too sure how to send you a PM?


Go to his post, click on pm button R/H side that wil start a PM but includes the post you are looking at. Other way click on his name that will take you to his profile page and choose send message from there ...

Bub wrote:Hi Tommy and welcome to the forum mate

Thanks Bub....Not too sure how to send you a PM?

Damo666 wrote:Welcome in Tommy and the project sounds interesting........what you need is someone with a tricked up R1 that maybe being returned to stock in the not too very distant future

That sounds exactly what I need....Do you happen to know of anyone like that? Thanks

Just a quick intro to all. I have been a member of the USA R1 forum since 2008. I retired last year from full time work and so far enjoying semi retirement.
I have a 08 R1 4c8 in Blue and White, since new. Just bought a written off crashed R1....08 4c8 in Blue and White, as a track day bike project ...