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by Charliecloud
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Engine Change - V5 Notifaction
Replies: 3
Views: 409

Re: Engine Change - V5 Notifaction

Thanks guys ^^
by Charliecloud
Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:25 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Engine Change - V5 Notifaction
Replies: 3
Views: 409

Engine Change - V5 Notifaction

Guys
If an owner puts a new engine in his bike and notifies the DVLA will they put a note on the V5 that it was a replacement engine?

Or do they just…login to view the rest of this post
by Charliecloud
Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Caveat emptor
Replies: 4
Views: 625

Caveat emptor

2000 Model R1 in Ashford Pearl White and Blue

Being economical with the truth - just in case anybody on here is thinking of having a look. Check the …login to view the rest of this post
by Charliecloud
Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: High Mileage - Engines - Do they wear well
Replies: 13
Views: 1431

High Mileage - Engines - Do they wear well

Apologies if this has been asked before.

Do the engines do high mileages without major issues. Given that they are well serviced and not thrashed ar…login to view the rest of this post
by Charliecloud
Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: 24k Valve Adjustment
Replies: 18
Views: 1508

24k Valve Adjustment

Guys, can someone tell me average cost to have this done. Been to look at a local R1 and the owner doesn't know if it was done ( bikes on 30k ) In fac…login to view the rest of this post
by Charliecloud
Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:32 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Steering Damper
Replies: 9
Views: 1681

Steering Damper

Ok guys be gentle with me as I'm new here!

For fast road use and the odd track day are the 5JJ models in need of a damper?
I have looked at 4 bikes - 2 …login to view the rest of this post
by Charliecloud
Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Where ya from?
Replies: 518
Views: 81729

Re: Where ya from?

Garden of England - Kent

More potholes than tarmac on some of our roads!
by Charliecloud
Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: How Did You Find Us?
Replies: 209
Views: 145384

Re: How Did You Find Us?

^^ + 1 for Google
by Charliecloud
Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi folks!
Replies: 27
Views: 2463

Re: Hi folks!

I had a RVF 400 = great little motor and handles great - can surprise bigger engined bikes when it comes to the twisties :D
by Charliecloud
Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Should know better
Replies: 19
Views: 1721

Should know better

Hello Guys
Been off bikes since 2000 when I sold my RC30. Now looking to buy an R1 5JJ model to use in the summer and on a few track days.
Had a test ride on a 2000MY bike a few weeks ago and was impressed by how nice they are with such a linear power delivery.

Off to trawl the sections and pick up ...