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by John Van Persie
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Silverstone Noise Testing
Replies: 6
Views: 1175

Re: Silverstone Noise Testing

They were Silverstone bods, No Limits as usual were totally fine about it. Silverstone T’s & C’s do mention 7500rpm but make no allowance for differen…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Silverstone Noise Testing
Replies: 6
Views: 1175

Re: Silverstone Noise Testing

Unfortunately I had a guy looking over each shoulder. Lots of other decatted and loud bikes, including R1s didn’t get stopped, so I think I was just u…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Silverstone Noise Testing
Replies: 6
Views: 1175

Silverstone Noise Testing

Evening all,

I was at Silverstone today with No Limits and was made to undergo a noise test as I lined up for the sixth session of the day. The chap as…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Exhausts and track day noise tests
Replies: 13
Views: 2003

Re: Exhausts and track day noise tests

My arrow Indy with decat link pipe is around 101-102db with baffle but often 105-109db without, so I need to keep mine in at most tracks, going to do…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:10 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Bridgestone S21 Tyres
Replies: 14
Views: 1527

Re: Bridgestone S21 Tyres

Hi Liam,

I've just had a set of S21s fitted to my bike for the exact same reason you're looking at them. It was a straight shoot out between them and M…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:05 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Fist Ride
Replies: 16
Views: 1714

Re: Fist Ride

She's a beaut!
by John Van Persie
Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Yamaha R1/R1M 2015 on JMT Lithium battery + extras fitted
Replies: 39
Views: 4437

Re: Yamaha R1/R1M 2015 on JMT Lithium battery + extras fitte

This is great Boz. Thinking of doing this to mine later this year. Seems well worth it.
by John Van Persie
Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Flying lap of Donington National
Replies: 17
Views: 1771

Re: Flying lap of Donington National

I posted this on the R1 fb page but for anyone else who's interested here's a qualifying lap of Donington National from the weekend.

https://www.youtu…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Brake pad suggestions
Replies: 21
Views: 1748

Re: Brake pad suggestions

I have SBS sintered but agree brakes aren't the strongest so will upgrade caliper soon.


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by John Van Persie
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 on a diet
Replies: 8
Views: 1162

Re: R1 on a diet

mine lost consderably more than that, not weighed it as too much stuff to do so, bodywork replaced with CRC, headlights etc all gone, lightweight bat…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Brake pad suggestions
Replies: 21
Views: 1748

Re: Brake pad suggestions

Magic, thanks for the comments folks. I'll look at fresh pads and possibly a fluid change next month and report back. :Dlogin to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Brake pad suggestions
Replies: 21
Views: 1748

Re: Brake pad suggestions

I have SBS sintered but agree brakes aren't the strongest so will upgrade caliper soon.


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I'm hoping that some decen…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Brake pad suggestions
Replies: 21
Views: 1748

Re: Brake pad suggestions

Brembo SC pads are race pads, they wont work properly on the road, they need heat in them that you just cant maintain, you need SA pads.I put them in…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sun Jun 11, 2017 5:24 am
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: O.E.M clutch & Barnett Spring conversion EDITED
Replies: 43
Views: 9898

Re: O.E.M clutch & Barnett Spring conversion

Yeah that's what I meant Jompy, thanks.
by John Van Persie
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: R1 /M using a bit of oil normal ??
Replies: 17
Views: 2097

Re: R1 /M using a bit of oil normal ??

Same as me. It's never lost any but had a couple of oil changes (3200 miles and counting).
by John Van Persie
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: How to strap down a Motorcycle
Replies: 18
Views: 6257

Re: How to strap down a Motorcycle

That sounds brilliant. I strap my bike down in my van regularly going to mates, track days etc. It's not difficult to be honest but always looking to …login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: O.E.M clutch & Barnett Spring conversion EDITED
Replies: 43
Views: 9898

Re: O.E.M clutch & Barnett Spring conversion

Stupid question coming right up.

What does replacing the above do to your bike?
by John Van Persie
Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Brake pad suggestions
Replies: 21
Views: 1748

Brake pad suggestions

I've always been a little disappointed with the brakes on the R1, especially having been used to the amazing brakes on my S1000RR. And now that I've f…login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: My paint job
Replies: 19
Views: 1599

Re: My paint job

I think that paint job looks lovely mate, nice Nicky Hayden style numbering too. :clap:login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Sun May 21, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Obligatory Newbie Post
Replies: 12
Views: 1384

Re: Obligatory Newbie Post

Boom, tapatalk to the rescue.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170521/ce6ee769f47e06b172788bbfe2acec7e.jpg

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by John Van Persie
Sat May 20, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Obligatory Newbie Post
Replies: 12
Views: 1384

Re: Obligatory Newbie Post

Thanks for the welcomes.

Turns out I'm a bit of a biff and can't figure out how to attach photos of my bike into this reply! I've stuck some in my gallery though which you should be able to see if you're interested.

With the exception of a tail tidy, tank grips, some crash protection and an Akra ...
by John Van Persie
Fri May 19, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Obligatory Newbie Post
Replies: 12
Views: 1384

Obligatory Newbie Post

Evening all,

I joined the forum in August last year when I bought my 60th anniversary R1 but life got in the way so I haven't used the forum or posted since, hence the late introduction.

This is the fourth bike of my riding history and f*ck me does it move! Virtually standard at the moment but ...
by John Van Persie
Fri May 19, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help please. Time for this great Community to come together
Replies: 53
Views: 3601

Re: Help please. Time for this great Community to come toget

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum but couldn't help but feel like contributing to this. Someone helped me on a previous forum with some great advice and …login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Fri May 19, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: For those who knew Brendan at Sliders
Replies: 15
Views: 2077

Re: For those who knew Brendan at Sliders

It's a testament to Bren that Facebook has nearly blown up this week with people leaving lovely comments about their time/stories with him. I met him …login to view the rest of this post
by John Van Persie
Thu May 18, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: My 2016 R1 <~>
Replies: 676
Views: 18252

Re: My 2016 R1 <~>

Nottingham mate. I'll have a look in the newbie section. :auto-biker:login to view the rest of this post