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by YoungR1
Wed May 04, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Headlights and dash light not working fix for 4C8
Replies: 12
Views: 2148

Re: Headlights and dash light not working fix for 4C8

This happened to me.

I bypassed the connector by running a wire from wire A to wire B directly.

Been fine since and that was 15k miles ago.…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Fri Apr 22, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Yet another decat thread
Replies: 20
Views: 1745

Re: Yet another decat thread

This thread just reminded me how hot the R1 4c8 seat uses to get... Glad I don't suffer that problem anymore!
by YoungR1
Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Fan temp switch
Replies: 5
Views: 1230

Re: Fan temp switch

That's great cheers. I will be installing a manual fan over ride switch this weekend but ideally I need a new relay as well... Locating one is a b1tch…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Fan temp switch
Replies: 5
Views: 1230

Re: Fan temp switch

I believe the 4C8 has a relay to switch on the fans... Can't find it anywhere though.
by YoungR1
Fri Apr 15, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Fan temp switch
Replies: 5
Views: 1230

Fan temp switch

Anyone able to point me in the right direction of where to pick one up?? Can't find one for the life of me.
by YoungR1
Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: I rode a 5vy verses 4c8
Replies: 22
Views: 856

Re: I rode a 5vy verses 4c8

R1ch wrote:
Graz wrote:No I'm Essex but cheers , I'll do the decat anyway hopefully cool my leg down !
Where abouts ? Welcome to try my flashed ecu in
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by YoungR1
Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Bodywork
Replies: 19
Views: 1645

Re: Bodywork

Has anybody used a set of Chinese fairings and if so, we're you happy with the fit and finish?

It seems a cheaper and easier option than sourcing genu…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Got chased down today to be told I'm a c**t
Replies: 49
Views: 1353

Re: Got chased down today to be told I'm a c**t

Rangerover mirrors aren't cheap [WINKING FACE]

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Never seen the point of knocking mirrors off to be honest... all…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Got chased down today to be told I'm a c**t
Replies: 49
Views: 1353

Re: Got chased down today to be told I'm a c**t

I don't even give pricks like this a chance. As soon as I get a wiff of them being a dickhead I'm off. Yesterday for example...

Mr range rover pulled …login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:16 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Throttle body sync
Replies: 2
Views: 923

Throttle body sync

Anyone needed to sync their TBs in the past? Make much of a difference??

28k and haven't synced them since day dot. Showing symptoms of them being ou…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

Just a public thank you to Pete who sent me a very thorough bit of advice on suspension settings.

Thanks for the tips mate - I set it on the weekend …login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

Just a public thank you to Pete who sent me a very thorough bit of advice on suspension settings.

Thanks for the tips mate - I set it on the weekend w…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

Oh yeah. 5 measly mm. Which only emphasises the point I was making about it being insignificant, to feet on the floor paranoia, which they guy explai…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

Yer not still running a 50 profile rear are you? Switch up to 55 and see. I've felt better with the 55 for the last half dozen tyres. I run racetec 3…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

Yer not still running a 50 profile rear are you? Switch up to 55 and see. I've felt better with the 55 for the last half dozen tyres. I run racetec 3…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Rear subframe material.
Replies: 4
Views: 1023

Rear subframe material.

Can anyone confirm if the rear sub frame is cast aluminium or magnesium?

Need to weld it and would prefer to know if won't set on fire lol.

Think th…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

I commute everyday and last year did 12k miles. My rear was lasting 4k miles and my front was lasting 2 rears. So with the milage you do you will nee…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:16 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

I just dont get it still ? 1 new front and at most 2 new rears as a cost over that many miles is peanuts.

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by YoungR1
Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

I'm reading plenty of suggestions here, mostly right to varying degrees but none of the advice being taken and for that reason.....

I'm out.

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by YoungR1
Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:53 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

Cheers folks.

I can't change my tyres for sport ones, I simply do too many miles. I also do want to run a 55 anymore as it jacks up the rear a bit too…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:23 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Best after market end cans?
Replies: 22
Views: 1426

Re: Best after market end cans?

Hey I've just brought my r1 08 from Honda with stock exhaust.. I've been reading about these race baffles from a and r are these recommend or can you…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Best after market end cans?
Replies: 22
Views: 1426

Re: Best after market end cans?

Here's my exhaust after I was done with it... sounded great!

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10991427_10155234662975305_185…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Best after market end cans?
Replies: 22
Views: 1426

Re: Best after market end cans?

Hey I've just brought my r1 08 from Honda with stock exhaust.. I've been reading about these race baffles from a and r are these recommend or can you…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

The BT023 is a very rounded profile tyre and touring biased. I ran them on my BMW K1300GT and found they promote gentle turn in, certainly not fast.

I…login to view the rest of this post
by YoungR1
Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 80kg rider - suspension settings.
Replies: 48
Views: 2434

Re: 80kg rider - suspension settings.

The BT023 is a very rounded profile tyre and touring biased. I ran them on my BMW K1300GT and found they promote gentle turn in, certainly not fast.

I…login to view the rest of this post