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- Fri Feb 21, 2020 8:27 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Brake lines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1582
Re: Brake lines
Thanks for the pic. That’s the banjos I’ve got and I think they’re supposed to go that way I just wanted to check as It just feels like they’re bendi…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Brake lines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1582
Brake lines
Hi guys I’m back again and im already after some advice. Im upgrading the brake lines to braided.
Does anyone have a picture of how they’ve connected …login to view the rest of this post
Does anyone have a picture of how they’ve connected …login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Charging issue.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 782
Re: Charging issue.
ok so sorted the spade connectors as best i could without soldering them ( incase i need to change stator )
checked the voltages at the battery and got…login to view the rest of this post
checked the voltages at the battery and got…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 7:48 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Charging issue.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 782
Re: Charging issue.
Thats what I thought.
Thanks
Thanks
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Charging issue.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 782
Charging issue.
Over the past couple of days I have noticed so strange issues with the bike that I thought were electrical.
Tonight the bike wouldn't start as the bat…login to view the rest of this post
Tonight the bike wouldn't start as the bat…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:54 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Carbs!! i think
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1529
Re: Carbs!! i think
glad you got it sorted, it had me going for ages that one.
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:32 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Carbs!! i think
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1529
Re: Carbs!! i think
This is what it was on mine the carb wasn't seated pro…login to view the rest of this postKalex wrote: Are your inlet rubbers all seated correctly with no gaps and all pushed in tight?
- Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:23 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
Could the ticking noise be an exhaust leak? Just a thought.
I was just going to say this, I've had this so many times in the past, worth taking the m…login to view the rest of this post
I was just going to say this, I've had this so many times in the past, worth taking the m…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
Best put on a brave face, wine and dine the good lady and you may wake with a smile tomorrow
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unless she has a engine in the boot I highly dou…login to view the rest of this post

unless she has a engine in the boot I highly dou…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
i have taken off the rocker cover to triple check that everything in there is good.
i would say if anything the cam chain maybe a little too tight, but…login to view the rest of this post
i would say if anything the cam chain maybe a little too tight, but…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
so fitted my replacement head, and the bike runs but sounds awful.
the is a really loud "tick" that increases with RPM but I can't tell where it's comi…login to view the rest of this post
the is a really loud "tick" that increases with RPM but I can't tell where it's comi…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:20 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: replacing the undertray?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1623
Re: replacing the undertray?
when I fitted mine it took me ages to align everything, then once it was fitted there was a huge gap between the tail and the rear seat. you can see i…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:24 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Refilling an empty brake system.......
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1081
Re: Refilling an empty brake system.......
you could reverse bleed them,
use a syringe and fill from the calliper bleed nipple. as air naturally rises it makes it a doddle.
use a syringe and fill from the calliper bleed nipple. as air naturally rises it makes it a doddle.
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: replacing the undertray?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1623
Re: replacing the undertray?
When I fitted mine the only part that required cutting was the rear light bracket,

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- Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:16 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
I have ordered the 4XV head and it's on it's way.
hopefully the head nuts are the correct ones as i'm struggling to find any if there not.
now I just …login to view the rest of this post
hopefully the head nuts are the correct ones as i'm struggling to find any if there not.
now I just …login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
I think I have found a good 4xv head that is complete however I asked the seller if he had the Allen type nuts that bolt the head down and he replied …login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
I wouldnt have thought the tensioner would have done what it did, but it could be i didn't tighten ti up enough as it looks perfect,
when I get a head…login to view the rest of this post
when I get a head…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
as an after thought im going to get a new head but as I won't have seen it run I would like to have it refurbed, can anyone recommend somewhere that c…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
So today was the day I faced the bike
as soon as i started disassembly ( this really hurt after all the work assembling it ) I could see what the prob…login to view the rest of this post
as soon as i started disassembly ( this really hurt after all the work assembling it ) I could see what the prob…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Re: Bikes gone bang
If you could find out all the info. Mileage and price and stuff.
I'm not in a rush for it. Need to find myself some cash first.
I'm not in a rush for it. Need to find myself some cash first.
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Bikes gone bang
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2863
Bikes gone bang
So I finished my build as per my build log and have since done 850 miles on the R1
Had the carbs balanced last week and the bike felt great, took it ou…login to view the rest of this post
Had the carbs balanced last week and the bike felt great, took it ou…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:32 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: 4xv gearbox into a 5jj engine
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3762
Re: 4xv gearbox into a 5jj engine
As far as I know there the same. It would be worth replacing 2nd gear while your in there though.
Why is it your last resort
Edit : actually while I…login to view the rest of this post
Why is it your last resort
Edit : actually while I…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:04 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: Computer Numpty
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1364
Re: Computer Numpty
ALT-PRSCRN only grabs the currently active window.
useful if you have multiple monitors and don't want the whole thing.
useful if you have multiple monitors and don't want the whole thing.
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:29 am
- Forum: Non Bike Chat
- Topic: Word & Excel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1459
Re: Word & Excel
If you know someone in the military we get the full office suite for £10, its called the home use program.
I have a "free" copy that I used on the kid…login to view the rest of this post
I have a "free" copy that I used on the kid…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu May 19, 2016 11:01 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Chinese body kits
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1623
Re: Chinese body kits
I used Chinese panels on my 4XV and have mixed feelings,
I designed what i wanted on Photoshop and they did a good job of matching that design, the pan…login to view the rest of this post
I designed what i wanted on Photoshop and they did a good job of matching that design, the pan…login to view the rest of this post