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by MattDamon
Sat May 22, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Damaged Tyre
Replies: 2
Views: 683

Damaged Tyre

Hi all,

Recently invested in an Olmaxmotors tyre changer and replaced my rear tyre, except in the process, I damaged the bead slightly.

I’m wondering w…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Fri May 07, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Backfire
Replies: 14
Views: 1693

Re: Backfire

Yamaha dealers are full up for weeks!

I think I have resolved the issue. As you have said Polar, the Air Injection System was still installed (this fed…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Mon May 03, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Trackday instruction
Replies: 9
Views: 1564

Re: Trackday instruction

Haha, cheers lads
by MattDamon
Sun May 02, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Trackday instruction
Replies: 9
Views: 1564

Re: Trackday instruction

That's great to know, thanks very much.
by MattDamon
Sun May 02, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Trackday instruction
Replies: 9
Views: 1564

Trackday instruction

Hi all,

Recently went on my first trackday at Brands Indy (evening thankfully since I'd have keeled over if it was a full day). Also opted for the MSV …login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Backfire
Replies: 14
Views: 1693

Re: Backfire

Yes, when the throttle goes from closed to open it will backfire in the mid RPMs. If I leave the throttle closed it is fine, but if the throttle is op…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:21 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Backfire
Replies: 14
Views: 1693

Backfire

Hi guys,

Recently did a day at Brands and got caught by the marshals as I backfired quite badly when I opened the throttle from being closed.

Exhaust is…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Come back to biking
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

Re: Come back to biking

Thanks guys.

Yep, bought a 67 plate 2018 bike, lucky me. Didn’t realise this happens. It was advertised as a 2017 bike. How do I officially check?

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by MattDamon
Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Come back to biking
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

Come back to biking

Hi all,

Sold my 2007 R1 a year and a half ago as life got in the way.

Test rode an S1000RR and an R1, and eventually decided on the R1. All came down t…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: RIP Kylinder
Replies: 20
Views: 2625

Re: RIP Kylinder

Rest in peace Kyle
by MattDamon
Mon May 28, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday carsonr6
Replies: 14
Views: 1643

Re: Happy Birthday carsonr6

Happy Birthday :)
by MattDamon
Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New MOT testing
Replies: 1
Views: 827

New MOT testing

Government has produced a new MOT testing manual https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-special-notice-01-18-inspection-manual-and-in-service-…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Do you ride motorways?
Replies: 16
Views: 1435

Re: Do you ride motorways?

cooler wrote:I particularly like that first slip road on a cold morning and then across the lanes. :)
Phwoar I know what you mean - one of my favourit…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Do you ride motorways?
Replies: 16
Views: 1435

Re: Do you ride motorways?

Often ride between London and Yorkshire (M1) on my visits back home. Obviously use the M25 to get around to surrey, kent etc.

Motorways are a damn sit…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What're your favourite mods?
Replies: 18
Views: 2067

What're your favourite mods?

As the title asks, what are your favourite mods and why?
by MattDamon
Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Little off at Brands GP.
Replies: 12
Views: 2729

Re: Little off at Brands GP.

Glad you're ok.

I've heard it's quite costly to replace an engine (labour wise). You'd also have to go through the process of adjusting your V5. You ha…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Sat Sep 02, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Paddock stand for 2007 R1
Replies: 2
Views: 1523

Re: Paddock stand for 2007 R1

Mine works fine: https://goo.gl/Hq2bZd
by MattDamon
Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Uploading pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1468

Re: Uploading pics

I use imgur
by MattDamon
Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:05 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dirty headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Re: Dirty headlights

Thanks all. I'll give polishing/buffing a go and see if I'm being a ballbag and the dirt is on the outside
by MattDamon
Sat Jul 22, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dirty headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Re: Dirty headlights

jompy wrote:Heat gun :shifty:
I've got one lying around. Had any experience doing it? Knowing my luck I'll fuark them completely :')…login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Sat Jul 22, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dirty headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Dirty headlights

Hi all,

I'm sure many of you have dirt/dust on the inside of your headlights. I've read up on how to clean, but the method seems to be to "put them in …login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Phone holder
Replies: 5
Views: 1038

Re: Phone holder

Thanks lads. Bought! :)
by MattDamon
Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Phone holder
Replies: 5
Views: 1038

Phone holder

I am aware that there is a topic on here about phone holders, but I thought I'd be a pain in the rear and make a new one! ;)

I'm getting the "ultimate …login to view the rest of this post
by MattDamon
Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: About to buy an 07 R1
Replies: 38
Views: 4144

Re: About to buy an 07 R1

Good choice sir!!! :clap:
by MattDamon
Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 145945

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Fitted the full akro system! Sounds wonderful, not ridiculously loud either!
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