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by philkr1m
Wed May 29, 2019 12:09 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 gearbox
Replies: 116
Views: 8582

Re: R1 gearbox

Just spoken to the local dealer who has advised that Yamaha New Zealand will not support a warranty claim. Suffice to say I am not happy and will not …login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Tue May 28, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 gearbox
Replies: 116
Views: 8582

Re: R1 gearbox

Hi all,

3 weeks and still no response from Yamaha NZ, but at least dealer is fully behind a factory replacement as the symptoms are identical to the …login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Fri May 17, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 gearbox
Replies: 116
Views: 8582

Re: R1 gearbox

I’ve mainly run the full synthetic Yamalube stuff. I think a tell tale of the box going is a slight whine when leaning off to the left. I noticed it a…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Fri May 17, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Advice please - gearbox issues
Replies: 20
Views: 2251

Re: Advice please - gearbox issues

Thanks for that. I have looked at them, albeit still in the cluster, and asked if there was a part number on them which would indicate if they were 20…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Thu May 16, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Advice please - gearbox issues
Replies: 20
Views: 2251

Re: Advice please - gearbox issues

Hi. No, not covered by the recall, in fact I held off buying one to avoid that. Bike has been dismantled and yup, problem is the same as the 2105 reca…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Mon May 13, 2019 5:21 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 gearbox
Replies: 116
Views: 8582

Re: R1 gearbox

Hi, did you get much interest or found out much from your post? Mine has done itself in yesterday. Jan 2016 production, @ 16000km.
by philkr1m
Mon May 13, 2019 4:29 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Advice please - gearbox issues
Replies: 20
Views: 2251

Re: Advice please - gearbox issues

Hi, my Jan 2016 build M has just done thegearbox, hence getting back on line. It’ll be stripped 2moro and then contact Yamaha NZ. My suspicion is it h…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Mon May 13, 2019 3:29 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Mirror blanks Gilles... don’t fit?!?!?
Replies: 4
Views: 960

Re: Mirror blanks Gilles... don’t fit?!?!?

Hi, they are a pain to fit due to the need to remove the stepped aluminium bushes in the rubber grommets. I have shortened the bosses on the plates an…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Instruments melting
Replies: 11
Views: 1478

Re: Instruments melting

Thanks for that, sounds interesting.
by philkr1m
Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Instruments melting
Replies: 11
Views: 1478

Re: Instruments melting

Gidday all. Yamaha has accepted this as a warranty claim. The local dealer has to send the instruments and screen back for them to assess what happene…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Instruments melting
Replies: 11
Views: 1478

Re: Instruments melting

Hi folks, thanks very much for the feedback. That MCN video was especially useful. I am going to pursue a warranty claim, see what YNZ say. I do love …login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Wed May 31, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Instruments melting
Replies: 11
Views: 1478

Instruments melting

Hi all, I have discovered some marks along the top of my instruments which look like burn or melt marks. My dealer believes it is due to the sun refra…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:53 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Front brake discs
Replies: 46
Views: 2826

Re: Front brake discs

Interesting thread guys. I finally got my M on track 2 weeks ago and as I have not been impressed by OEM brakes on the road I thought I would upgrade …login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New R1M run-in or straight on with SC Pipe.
Replies: 13
Views: 759

Re: New R1M run-in or straight on with SC Pipe.

Not sure about full aftermarket exhausts but my dealer fitted the Akra can and y pipe before delivery, no worries. First service for it yesterday a we…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Wed Apr 13, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 1154

Re: brakes

Hi Moise, sorry for slow reply, didn't know the had been one! No, bought through Kurvey Girl in USA. She does a good trade. May get some for the M...
by philkr1m
Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Had the R1M call....
Replies: 11
Views: 576

Re: Had the R1M call....

Hi, there, happy to say mine finally arrived last week. Done 2 rides, love it, really love it. Going to rip through tires though by the looks of it. A…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:05 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi from Christchurch, New Zealand
Replies: 10
Views: 1027

Hi from Christchurch, New Zealand

Gidday All. I've been a member for a month or so, thought I should introduce myself. An old Bugger at 53, riding since the early 80's, mainly Japanese multi's - GPz750 (x2) & 1100, GSXR1100 & 1000, RD & LC350, and 2 R1's. Soon to be a third. I'd pop a photo or 2 on here if I could figure out how to ...
by philkr1m
Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:29 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates
Replies: 428
Views: 12986

Re: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates

Hi everyone, I've been told today that I should expect mine in the next 4 weeks. Things take longer in NZ? Only been on order since May 2015. Interest…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:39 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates
Replies: 428
Views: 12986

Re: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates

Good to hear someone is being told about delivery ETA as down here in the Antipodes we are getting told Dick all, just they will be made this month. H…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:46 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4xv steering damper/ track gear??
Replies: 4
Views: 1050

Re: 4xv steering damper/ track gear??

Giddy, I've got an Ohlins damper and mounting kit if you are interested.
by philkr1m
Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 1154

Re: brakes

Hi again, I should have read the whole forum first before replying! I ran Vesrah race pads, RJL-XX from memory. Fantastic except when stone cold, and …login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Race shock
Replies: 4
Views: 1009

Re: Race shock

Hi Bob, I have an Ohlins rear unit surplus to requirements, last of them, with remote preload, if you still what one. I also have an Ohlins steering d…login to view the rest of this post
by philkr1m
Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:26 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates
Replies: 428
Views: 12986

Re: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates

Hi everyone from a warm and sunny Christchurch, New Zealand. Just joined the forum, primarily to get info on this issue. I confirmed my order May 2015…login to view the rest of this post