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Mine was popping in tickover like that. I did removed and cleaned my carbs loads of times but problem remained, and i was quite thorough. I Just did t…login to view the rest of this post

All fixed now.
I bought a digital vernier on ebay for £7.00.
With carbs upside down on bench i wedged them at an angle so there was very little weight …login to view the rest of this post

Hi everyone. I have tried searching for instructions on setting the float heights for my 4xv but cant seem to find it.
I understand the principal (i t…login to view the rest of this post

Well i got totally f****d! Ive spent loads of time and cash making what was a piece of crap into what is now a great looking piece of crap. I was hopi…login to view the rest of this post

My 1st bike was a 1977 Fantic Motor GT SUPER SIX. My brother bought it new in 77, ran it in (it was restricted to 30mph). While running it in he wrote…login to view the rest of this post

Hi mate. Im restoring my 4xv and have a few bits for sale. Exhaust downpipe with exup valve but no pulley wheel cover or pulley wheel £60. Carbon fron…login to view the rest of this post

I did both forks today. They were fairly easy and quick to do. Thanks for everyones input and steering me in the right direction. I will be taking it …login to view the rest of this post

Ok. Dont panic. I was just experimenting with a spare set of forks i have. I have stripped them again and was able to save the new seals i used. Ive r…login to view the rest of this post

I had a go at the fork oil and seals and ive done 1. Has anyone else done it this way? :
I removed fork after cracking off top nut. When in benck i rem…login to view the rest of this post

Thanks for the google link. Found it. I have not actually removed them yet but i will be sure to crack top nut before i remove forks from bike. I may …login to view the rest of this post

Can anyone write up the order of strip down from the point of the forks being removed from the bike and then the seal fitting and oil filling procedur…login to view the rest of this post

Hi. Im only speculating on what tools i may need to do the forks. Ive no idea whats inside them as i have never done any forks before. I am mechanical…login to view the rest of this post

Sorry if this has already been answered, i did search for this but couldn't find anything.
I have a 98 R1 and the forks are in need of seals and oil. I…login to view the rest of this post

Well it would appear that the problem has now gone. I was sure that when i first found the problem of the vacuum gauge needle connected to the right e…login to view the rest of this post

My 98 r1 4xv ignition was so worn it could take 5mins of key jugglin to turn on ignition. I decided i needed to replace the ignition but i wanted the …login to view the rest of this post

I had a problem with my 98 r1 4xv whereby it would only crank the engine with the stand up, in neutral with the clutch in. I checked and replace side …login to view the rest of this post

Firstly, i want to say what a nice kind bunch you guys are. Offering to lend out you gear; even dropping it over or even post it! Truely kind. Anyways…login to view the rest of this post

Here is a youtube video to explain my issue.
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I know where carb adjustment screws are and i have adjusted best i can. 4,3 and 2 are about the same readings now. Number 1 dial on the sync gauge is …login to view the rest of this post

Sorry and thanks for moving my post. By "fine tune wheels" i mean on the pipes coming from the sync tool. You adjust them to settle the dial needles. …login to view the rest of this post

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Once i figure out how to upload a pic i will post one.

I dont think i explained it correctly so i have edited the whole post. Here is a youtube video link showing my problem.
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Hello all. My name is Carmine and Im 46 and live in Basingstoke. I have recently bought a well used 98 R1 4xv, (had a new one back in 99 for 2 years). Im currently restoring it and hope to be on the road for feb / march 2017. Ive fitted brand new Abarth livery plastics and will be having the tank ...