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by yzfsammy
Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4XV Pile Of Junk
Replies: 192
Views: 9712

Re: 4XV Pile Of Junk

I think I'll look into it at a later date, as money is gonna be a little lacking for the project I'd rather know I have a sound engine rather than buy…login to view the rest of this post
by yzfsammy
Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4XV Pile Of Junk
Replies: 192
Views: 9712

Re: 4XV Pile Of Junk

I've just read online somewhere about using steel liners and 5vy pistons? Anyone else heard of this?
by yzfsammy
Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4XV Pile Of Junk
Replies: 192
Views: 9712

Re: 4XV Pile Of Junk

So you never got to sort the cracks in the bores? I'm going to assume. My 5jj engine has the same issues as when I took it to pdq for a check on the r…login to view the rest of this post
by yzfsammy
Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 21
Views: 1192

Re: Hi all

That's definitely the plan moving forward, if I can sell the 5pw engine and tank I should be able to pick up a frame in good condition got a few other bits that may be of interest but will see.

The 5pw was sentimental because was my first R1 but in reality it's the 5jj I fell in love with when my ...
by yzfsammy
Wed Mar 02, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 21
Views: 1192

Re: Hi all

I'm not sure on the swearing rules but bugger sh!t ballsack!!

Looks like I have two scrap frames :evil:
by yzfsammy
Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 21
Views: 1192

Re: Hi all

Sorry I've been slack with the uploads guys, but I've been putting alot of thought into it and if all goes to plan and the 5jj frame is repairable I'm going to break the 5pw and will need some advice on what stuff is worth etc and hopefully there will be some interest for bits on here.
by yzfsammy
Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Thunderace project.
Replies: 39
Views: 9129

Re: Thunderace project.

I vote for yellow Kenny Roberts speed block colours
by yzfsammy
Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 5pw rebuild project
Replies: 54
Views: 5410

Re: 5pw rebuild project

Thanks for the info bud, as it happens I've had a good long think and im 98% gonna break the 5pw :(login to view the rest of this post
by yzfsammy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4xv track winter project
Replies: 15
Views: 1836

Re: 4xv track winter project

Cheers bigred
by yzfsammy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4xv track winter project
Replies: 15
Views: 1836

Re: 4xv track winter project

If I remember correctly a daylight MOT here in the UK is exactly that, an MOT for a bike with no lights at all.

Then when you get home wire up some bra…login to view the rest of this post
by yzfsammy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4xv track winter project
Replies: 15
Views: 1836

Re: 4xv track winter project

Love the shape of the 4xv/5jj bikes!

You do that speed block paint yourself or is that decals?

Thanks sam
by yzfsammy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 5pw rebuild project
Replies: 54
Views: 5410

Re: 5pw rebuild project

Looking good bud, can tell I'll be getting alot of info from this thread!

Would youmind me asking how much you paid for the frame? I'm struggling to…login to view the rest of this post
by yzfsammy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Thunderace project.
Replies: 39
Views: 9129

Re: Thunderace project.

Nice, everything looks good in yellow
by yzfsammy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Throttle bodies coolant hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 1230

Re: Throttle bodies coolant hoses

Thanks for the reply guys, that picture is a little dark for me to see where that hose goes, as when I was putting back together I didn't have the oem…login to view the rest of this post
by yzfsammy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Throttle bodies coolant hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 1230

Throttle bodies coolant hoses

Hi all, when I was putting my r1 back together I wasn't sure which hose goes where, Im not with the bike at the moment so this is from memory, there's…login to view the rest of this post
by yzfsammy
Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 21
Views: 1192

Re: Hi all

Hi guys :) i hale from sunny slough im afraid haha

here are some pics of the bikes

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff149/yzfsammy/Front.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff149/yzfsammy/Back.jpg

2003 ltd edition R6 bought from new (the start of a teen and finance/hp lol) No1649 of ...
by yzfsammy
Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 21
Views: 1192

Re: Hi all

Thanks for the welcome Steve, unfortunately I did take quite a beating in both accidents, the first was skin and muscle grafts and the second ALOT of bruising and rash but if the first didn't scare me out of bikes nothing will, I have plenty of pictures of mangled metal and flesh haha
by yzfsammy
Thu Feb 25, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 21
Views: 1192

Hi all

Hi all my names Sam and I've signed up so I can get inspiration and advice on my looooooooooong term project.

I've always been a yam man, started with a R6 before I got my full licence then it got pinched, then my first R1 a 5PW(is the long term project) which I had a massive non fault accident in ...