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by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT


You really want to lock the rear sprocket, not the wheel, otherwise when you try to loosen the nut you are compressing the cush drive. Depending on t…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT

Moise wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:48 pm It looks like a decent chain though, and the sprocket isn't too badly worn. Are you planning to replace the cha
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by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT



Thanks for comments guys.
It doesn't look like it is spot welded so will be looking at going down the hot air gun route.
Please excuse the state of he…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT






Just wondering are you trying clockwise or anti clockwise with the bar?


Anticlockwise mate.

Ok how long is your bar?


haven't got a breaker bar s…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT

Danf1 wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:29 pm
SPOTTS581 wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:23 pm
Danf1 wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:05 pm Just wondering are you trying cl
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by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT

Danf1 wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:05 pm Just wondering are you trying clockwise or anti clockwise with the bar?
Anticlockwise mate.…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT

jompy wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:26 am order a new tab washer while you're at it 👍
Yep,have one at the ready.…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:42 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

Re: FRONT SPROCKET NUT

Thanks for comments guys.
It doesn't look like it is spot welded so will be looking at going down the hot air gun route.
Please excuse the state of he…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: FRONT SPROCKET NUT
Replies: 41
Views: 2425

FRONT SPROCKET NUT

Happy Easter everyone.
What a pain this is.
I'm changing chain and sprocket but the front sprocket nut will not undo.
I've put the bike in gear,the tabs …login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New Chain
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Re: New Chain

yes that is the tool,cheers Jompy.
by SPOTTS581
Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New Chain
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

New Chain

Hi all.
I'm about to install new chain and sprockets and have an AFAM chain riveter,will i be able to use this tool on a D.I.D VX chain?
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by SPOTTS581
Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: EXUP Valve/servo motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1359

Re: EXUP Valve/servo motor

Cheers Jompy,will check it out later.
by SPOTTS581
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:56 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: EXUP Valve/servo motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1359

EXUP Valve/servo motor

The previous owner of my 4XV has takem out the EXUP Valve from the exhaust.
The cables are still attached to the servo.
If i take the servo and cables…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: CARB BALANCE
Replies: 22
Views: 1841

Re: CARB BALANCE

Cheers lads,have just ordered a set off Ebay.
by SPOTTS581
Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: CARB BALANCE
Replies: 22
Views: 1841

CARB BALANCE

Hi guys hope all is well.
Once again cylinder No.4 on my 4XV is running rough,sadly she has not been used for about 4 months due to work commitments.
Sh…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Sun Mar 29, 2020 4:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
Replies: 115
Views: 19623

Re: 1998 R1 restoration.

I have just started reading this thread again since last August and i have to say wow.
It is now embarrassing when i look at my 4xv,but at the same ti…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault

Hi folks,
I installed the EBC SRK kit with new diaphragm spring.
I’m a happy chappy as now when I stop the rear wheel with the back brake the engine d…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault

Afternoon guys hope all is well.
Just a quick bit of advice needed really.
I’ve stripped the clutch and all friction plates have been measured and are w…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
Replies: 115
Views: 19623

Re: 1998 R1 restoration.

She's looking great,lots of hard work and elbow grease.
by SPOTTS581
Fri Jul 26, 2019 4:16 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault

davebowk wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:59 pm Clutch plates stuck, or cable needs adjusting. Check your actuator arm is moving as it should.
Might free up
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by SPOTTS581
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault


Ok, can you stop the back wheel with the brake when you pull the clutch?


Sorry for not getting back to you sooner but I not good with all the heat.
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by SPOTTS581
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault


Clutch is stuck, On the paddock stand, side stand up, get the wheel spinning with some revs on and stand on the back brake with the clutch pulled to …login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault

New switch now on and no change.
She goes through the gears fine on paddock stand again but cuts out when I engage 1st gear not on stand.
Strange this…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault


Afternoon guys,sorry for my ramblings.
With the bike on a paddock stand and side stand up she goes through all gears without a glitch,while back down…login to view the rest of this post
by SPOTTS581
Mon Jul 22, 2019 2:42 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Neutral Fault
Replies: 28
Views: 2916

Re: Neutral Fault

Afternoon guys,sorry for my ramblings.
With the bike on a paddock stand and side stand up she goes through all gears without a glitch,while back down i…login to view the rest of this post

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