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by Lou
Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4c8 review
Replies: 6
Views: 1317

Re: 4c8 review

Me to !
by Lou
Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Strange Problems starting 07 R1
Replies: 83
Views: 5050

Re: Strange Problems starting 07 R1

Was going to jump start mine tomorrow but reading this looks like ill be on my toes doing it old skool way
by Lou
Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 1211

Re: Newbie questions

So is it worth me getting a lightweight battery or do I just go with a normal one , what's the best all rounder, if there is one .
by Lou
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 1211

Re: Newbie questions

Yeah think a new battery is first thing, seem to be buying a lot of batteries for my bikes nowadays , any recommendations ? Ill also look into the tps even tho I kno nothing about them!
The bike had been stood but its had £30 of new fuel through it now so it should be ok now.
So I'm looking at 10bhp ...
by Lou
Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 1211

Re: Newbie questions

Hi there, is 157 rwhp a good figure for my bike, it had a Dyno printout with it and as far as I know it's standard. Been reading up and I'm going to do all the cheap things to get the power up ie . Cats removal, air filter , poss cans if cheap enough, was even thinking of the ais thingy . Cheers for ...
by Lou
Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 1211

Re: Newbie questions

She idles at around 1300/1400 rpm. I can tell when it's going to stall cos I have to kind of chase the rpm's to keep it going so it doesn't stall. It feels like an old bike when ur not sure if it needs some choke or not, if u kno what i mean
by Lou
Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 1211

Re: Newbie questions

Thought so,never mind ill have to keep scouring ebay for one.
I've also noticed when starting it sometimes dies straight away,if u keep starter button pressed u can coax it into life with some revs.it also dies when u snick it into gear sometimes,obvs I'm thinking the stand sensor needs a look at as ...
by Lou
Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 1211

Newbie questions

Hey , I've just bought an r1 4c8. It's got a few issues so I'd like to pick your brains to get me up to speed ;)
#1 will footrests from earlier models fit, bolt straight on ......