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by Furyous
Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:45 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed
Replies: 64
Views: 4850

Re: All-new 2020 Yamaha R1 and R1M revealed

Seems to be a facelift + Euro5 effort for 2020. Likely no real-world performance gain, and it's uglier.
by Furyous
Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: finding neutral
Replies: 46
Views: 2712

Re: finding neutral

Any way. Bike is showing 90 degrees on dash, pop it upon a rear paddock stand. start engine rear wheel not turning, pop it into gear and wheel spins …login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: finding neutral
Replies: 46
Views: 2712

Re: finding neutral

No issues finding neutral last year with the 2015 bike, or this year with the 2016. In fact, it's one of the easiest and most consistent bikes I've ow…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Thu Jun 09, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1m ruining water temp
Replies: 14
Views: 1204

Re: R1m ruining water temp

On the very rare occasion that I ride in town (sat at traffic lights), I have seen up to 105. With the temperature this last week, I can imagine it ge…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:40 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1M availability
Replies: 7
Views: 1153

Re: R1M availability

I had an M on pre-order for this year but decided to go for the 60th Anniversary instead, because:

- It's just as quick, and I couldn't really fault th…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Crashed my R1M
Replies: 31
Views: 2084

Re: Crashed my R1M

Very bad luck.

It's probably too late, but I wouldn't have bought that back for £8.5k. In perfect condition with all original parts, as a Cat D it's pr…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Which exhaust?
Replies: 161
Views: 7479

Re: Which exhaust?

The Yoshi looks good. How much was it? Is the link pipe titanium?
by Furyous
Sat Jun 04, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Tail Tidy Recommendation
Replies: 10
Views: 1255

Re: Tail Tidy Recommendation

If you look at the eBay photo, you can see that it is drilled to mount a number plate light.
by Furyous
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Tail Tidy Recommendation
Replies: 10
Views: 1255

Tail Tidy Recommendation

Last year I bought the Yamaha Accessory tail tidy. It was OK, but it was a PITA to fit, and overly complicated. The R&G seemed to be a bit neater, but…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Mon May 30, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: What Tyres
Replies: 25
Views: 1886

Re: What Tyres

The Anniversary came with RS10s. I haven't been riding it hard before the first service, but at 600 miles the rear probably only has another 200 in it…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Sat May 21, 2016 11:23 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1150
Views: 89884

Re: Pics of your bike

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by Furyous
Fri May 20, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Which exhaust?
Replies: 161
Views: 7479

Re: Which exhaust?

I do like that actually. Nice and clean. How much?
by Furyous
Thu May 19, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Which exhaust?
Replies: 161
Views: 7479

Re: Which exhaust?

Do you have any photos with the standard fairing? i.e. No bellypan.
by Furyous
Wed May 18, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Which exhaust?
Replies: 161
Views: 7479

Re: Which exhaust?

That does look good. I'm sure they've had a reputation in the past for poor build and materials, and poor performance. How would you rate the construc…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Wed May 18, 2016 7:40 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Which exhaust?
Replies: 161
Views: 7479

Re: Which exhaust?

Not a big fan of the Two Brothers can,s I think there's a lot more better looking cans / systems out there,

I think there are better made options (i.…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Tue May 17, 2016 9:19 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Which exhaust?
Replies: 161
Views: 7479

Re: Which exhaust?

So, what's the consensus as to the best looking exhaust & decat, at a reasonable price, and without regard for track dB limits?

I had the Two Brothers …login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Wed May 11, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: World Press Launch
Replies: 31
Views: 1610

Re: World Press Launch

Well, actually, that statement is far from clear or conclusive. In what ways? Is it also worse in many ways? How many ways is it better and how many w…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Wed May 11, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: World Press Launch
Replies: 31
Views: 1610

Re: World Press Launch

Neevesy hints that it's a better bike than the R1 :o then goes onto say that it's not as focused as the S1000R/Tuono 1100 or KTM Super Duke

Neeves ac…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Mon May 09, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: World Press Launch
Replies: 31
Views: 1610

Re: World Press Launch

Well, the engine was never going to be quite the same, but there were rumours that it would be essentially a naked R1S. However, that doesn't appear t…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Mon May 09, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: World Press Launch
Replies: 31
Views: 1610

Re: World Press Launch

I have a deposit on one but having read and watched the first impressions from the launch, it sounds like they've f*cked about with the R1 donor parts…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Recall effect on values as looking to buy.
Replies: 24
Views: 1184

Re: Recall effect on values as looking to buy.

I expect it will depress the value of used 2015 bikes significantly, particularly in the near term (next 2 years). Had there been no recall, then I'd …login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Tue Dec 15, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Gearbox recall
Replies: 545
Views: 18238

Re: Gearbox recall

stug wrote:This puts a completely different spin on things
I bet it does! :whistle:login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Gearbox recall
Replies: 545
Views: 18238

Re: Gearbox recall

MOzR1 wrote:How often do you think race teams split their engines??? They are designed to be worked on. Splitting an engine does not devalue it.
An e…login to view the rest of this post
by Furyous
Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 Gearbox Issues
Replies: 24
Views: 1425

Re: 2016 Gearbox Issues

^ Absolutely right.

This whole affair is a bit of a global PR/comms disaster from Yamaha, to say the least. A lesson in how not to manage information.

I…login to view the rest of this post