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by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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....Imagelogin to view the rest of this post
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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.
by Timson
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!
by Timson
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?
by Timson
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
by Timson
Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Favorite bike Picture (or Two)
Replies: 16
Views: 1459

Re: Favorite bike Picture (or Two)

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by Timson
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

davebowk wrote: People are going to slate them but they havent even tried them, for the money try it.
This was my thought too - could be worth a punt…login to view the rest of this post
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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
by Timson
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