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- Tue Feb 27, 2018 1:38 pm
- Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
- Topic: Battery
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1935
Re: Battery
Lithium batteries will go flat too - if left for extended periods (mine did and it was knackered afterwards). Replaced that expensive Lithium Ballisti…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Selling to friends
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1174
Re: Selling to friends
I wouldn't do it unless I could afford to give it away!
If he has to ask you to do that - he probably can't get credit, so probably has cash flow probl…login to view the rest of this post
If he has to ask you to do that - he probably can't get credit, so probably has cash flow probl…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: What/where did you ride today?
- Replies: 383
- Views: 18422
Re: What/where did you ride today?
Can't claim a ride today, but took my old Aprilia out into the Yorkshire Dales last weekend. Love the blast along the B6225 from Hawes to Ingleton. Te…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 12:40 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: 2015 R1 luggage rack
- Replies: 3
- Views: 877
Re: 2015 R1 luggage rack
I've used a Hepco and Becker Sport-Rack on my 2009 R1 for a number of years on numerous 2 week Europe trips.
Neat and tidy - just replaces the rear sea…login to view the rest of this post
Neat and tidy - just replaces the rear sea…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 1:16 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1059
Re: Oil
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140942789659" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Where to moung GoPro on bike?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1115
Re: Where to moung GoPro on bike?
I've used a fork clamp and RAM mount with good success....
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- Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Seized rear rotor bolts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Re: Seized rear rotor bolts
Wow! - I'll bet drilling out a sheared titanium bolt was fun!!
Bike bought second hand... Looks like the original disc to me. I doubt it's ever been …login to view the rest of this post
Bike bought second hand... Looks like the original disc to me. I doubt it's ever been …login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Seized rear rotor bolts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Re: Seized rear rotor bolts
Yeah - been using a teng impact driver!
The disc doesn't have to come off. I just wanted to change the scruffy steel bolts for titanium ones.
I'm no…login to view the rest of this post
The disc doesn't have to come off. I just wanted to change the scruffy steel bolts for titanium ones.
I'm no…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Seized rear rotor bolts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Re: Seized rear rotor bolts
Still struggling guys.... Had the bolts doused in WD40 for the past 2 days..
Attacked them today with a blow torch....
Tried a bit of heat, tried a lo…login to view the rest of this post
Attacked them today with a blow torch....
Tried a bit of heat, tried a lo…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Seized rear rotor bolts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Re: Seized rear rotor bolts
Righto - The strategic application of heat appears to be the way forward. I have a small blowtorch - so I'll give it a go!
Thanks gang [emoji1303]…login to view the rest of this post
Thanks gang [emoji1303]…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:09 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Seized rear rotor bolts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
Seized rear rotor bolts
I'm having trouble removing the rear brake disc on my 2009 R1.
The disc is held onto the wheel with 5 T40 torx bolts.
First off I tried my T-Handle torx…login to view the rest of this post
The disc is held onto the wheel with 5 T40 torx bolts.
First off I tried my T-Handle torx…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:51 am
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Rear ride height
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1120
Re: Rear ride height
I put 5mm under mine..
Anything more and I wouldn't be happy with the amount of thread going into the shock nut. The threaded portion on the top of the…login to view the rest of this post
Anything more and I wouldn't be happy with the amount of thread going into the shock nut. The threaded portion on the top of the…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:49 pm
- Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
- Topic: Hooray for Velox Racing!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1448
Re: Hooray for Velox Racing!
Whole-heartedly agree with this...
My 14B was unrideable in A mode on anything but big open smooth roads before being FT'd.
After FT it's never out of…login to view the rest of this post
My 14B was unrideable in A mode on anything but big open smooth roads before being FT'd.
After FT it's never out of…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:06 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Integrated tail light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1302
Re: Integrated tail light
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These are brill…login to view the rest of this post
These are brill…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:01 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: 14B Main headlamp bulbs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1464
Re: 14B Main headlamp bulbs
Finally got round to fitting my 5000k HID kit today.
This is the neatest solution I could come up with...
I wanted a proper mount for the ballasts rathe…login to view the rest of this post
This is the neatest solution I could come up with...
I wanted a proper mount for the ballasts rathe…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:42 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Beautiful R1M petrol tank...WAS! And is again!
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2315
Re: Beautiful R1M petrol tank...WAS!
Do a search for 'paintless dent repair'. They can work wonders if there's no paint chipping, deep scratches.
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:38 pm
- Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
- Topic: New Lady of the House (2016 R1M)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1608
Re: New Lady of the House (2016 R1M)
Love how it's actually inside your house!!
Can't say I blame you!... It is a work of art after all!
Can't say I blame you!... It is a work of art after all!
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:08 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Big bang finished and on the road - Ullapool test runs
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2501
Re: Big bang finished and on the road - Ullapool test runs
Looks sweet!
What wheels are they?
What wheels are they?
- Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:01 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Optimate On A Lithium battery?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1252
Optimate On A Lithium battery?
You need a charger suitable for Lithium Ferrous Phosphate cells - for example....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/262293163356" onclick="window.open(thi…login to view the rest of this post
https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/262293163356" onclick="window.open(thi…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:01 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Favorite bike Picture (or Two)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1459
- Sun May 31, 2015 2:54 am
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Cheap e-bay steering damper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1349
Re: Cheap e-bay steering damper
This was my thought too - could be worth a punt…login to view the rest of this postdavebowk wrote: People are going to slate them but they havent even tried them, for the money try it.
- Sat May 30, 2015 4:19 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Cheap e-bay steering damper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1349
Cheap e-bay steering damper
Does anyone have any experience / opinions on these.....
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/30/9b4b1297eb1bdfd5c61913950f8154af.jpg
Had a nasty tank…login to view the rest of this post
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/30/9b4b1297eb1bdfd5c61913950f8154af.jpg
Had a nasty tank…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:26 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: looking for a gopro black 3+
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1047
Re: looking for a gopro black 3+
They're generally regarded as one of the best action cameras on the market - hence the premium price tag. Loads of different frame rates and resolutio…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:54 am
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Dirty Air Filter
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1026
Re: Dirty Air Filter
I'm not completely to blame for this mess. Bought my 14B second hand with about 7000 miles on the clock 2 yrs ago. I've changed the oil & filter twice…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:27 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Dirty Air Filter
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1026
Dirty Air Filter
Thought it was time to take a peek at my air filter... Just as well - I recon this is the first time this air box has ever been opened...
Not only this…login to view the rest of this post
Not only this…login to view the rest of this post