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by Garybugz
Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: front sprocket
Replies: 8
Views: 953

Re: front sprocket

I'll give it a go. Iv got beuwulf cans on with no baffles anyway :D


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by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: front sprocket
Replies: 8
Views: 953

Re: front sprocket

Moise wrote:The standard one has rubber doughnuts bonded to it to reduce the chain noise.
Thank you very much. Will that make a huge difference in noi…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:35 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: front sprocket
Replies: 8
Views: 953

front sprocket

I'm currently doing a sprocket and chain change on my R1.
But something seems a bit strange.
The old sprocket is obviously the standard genuine one.
And…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: 2009 R1 oil filter
Replies: 28
Views: 2054

Re: 2009 R1 oil filter

Best thing for spin on filters is an oil filter claw. Use them all day at work. Straps and wrenches are ok. But a claw allows use of a breaker bar if …login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Low end vibration/shudder.
Replies: 6
Views: 570

Re: Low end vibration/shudder.

Done :) thanks jompy, top bloke


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by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Low end vibration/shudder.
Replies: 6
Views: 570

Re: Low end vibration/shudder.

I think I'd like it working. It was wired up when I got it an the bloke said it just needs new cables. So I bought some but the servo was knackered so…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Low end vibration/shudder.
Replies: 6
Views: 570

Re: Low end vibration/shudder.

I haven't had a commander fitted or the ecu flashed to account for this yet.
I'm just getting some advice before spending the money on the flash or c…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Low end vibration/shudder.
Replies: 6
Views: 570

Low end vibration/shudder.

Afternoon guys.
I was out on my 4c8 R1 yesterday and riding with a friend on his 125. He's just passed his test so went to look at bikes.

However at the…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4c8 exup open or closed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1112

Re: 4c8 exup open or closed?

Might b worth blanking and remapping. Would the exup removal cause a slight vibration at low rpm on acceleration? Mainly pulling away in first if I du…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4c8 exup open or closed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1112

Re: 4c8 exup open or closed?

If the cables snapped, then the valve might be jammed. Best have a look at the valve before you decide what to do.
Iv had the valve and exup module c…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4c8 exup open or closed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1112

Re: 4c8 exup open or closed?

Cheers guys So I'v been riding restricted then?
Question is if u remove the valve does it leave a hole on the other side as wel?


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by Garybugz
Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4c8 exup open or closed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1112

4c8 exup open or closed?

Evening guys.
This may have been covered (probably has) but I couldn't find an answer.
My exup valve cables snapped. And the servo was deemed f*%ked by …login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Re: Cleaning and polishing

What's up Steve?


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by Garybugz
Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Re: Cleaning and polishing

Auto glym tar remover is sh!t hot for bugs and general grime, makes getting lube off the rear wheel a piece of piss too. Also auto glym ultra deep sh…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Re: Cleaning and polishing

old fashioned with bikes body work off all cleaned off with pariffin and paint brush then hosed down cold waterall fairing bolts given a thin oiling …login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Re: Cleaning and polishing

LOCKE wrote:Have a look here.

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/matt ... -care.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I did have a look…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Re: Cleaning and polishing

Swissvax= ouch!!!!


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by Garybugz
Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Re: Cleaning and polishing

Thanks for the responses chaps. I'll have a look at swissvax but I'm not looking to spend a fortune. I don't tend to spend a lot of time cleaning the …login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Re: Cleaning and polishing

I have a lot of auto glym stuff but most are designed for gloss or shine paint work and aren't meant for matte finish.
But the warm wet rag is a good…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning and polishing
Replies: 25
Views: 1042

Cleaning and polishing

Evening guys and girls.
Iv recently been doing some research into polishes for my r1.
The problem being I have areas of the fairing that are a matte fin…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Sat May 16, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Bumpy ride.
Replies: 11
Views: 1338

Re: Bumpy ride.

Thanks for your message Pete. I did reply but unsure if it sent. I'll give your settings a try and see how she handles. I really appreciate your help …login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Sat May 16, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Bumpy ride.
Replies: 11
Views: 1338

Re: Bumpy ride.

I weigh 11 stone 6 now from 12 2 roughly. I haven't changed the set up at all but it's had a few previous owners so I'm sure someone has.
Just seems r…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Sat May 16, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Bumpy ride.
Replies: 11
Views: 1338

Re: Bumpy ride.

Sorry for the late reply's. Hadn't even noticed anyone had commented.
Iv got Bridgestone battlax fitted to the bike.

The tyre seems to be seated correc…login to view the rest of this post
by Garybugz
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: New member!
Replies: 22
Views: 1324

Re: New member!

Thanks Luke. Everywhere has its fair share of them. Thanks I do like the black/grey and gold look but just considering other colours for the wheels as they need re painting eventually anyway.


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by Garybugz
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:38 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: New member!
Replies: 22
Views: 1324

Re: New member!

Yea these are a good set of people. Iv joined a lot of Facebook pages in the past for bikers and it surprised me how many turds are on the Internet :)


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