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by blazehops
Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:48 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2011 r1 front brake grabby
Replies: 29
Views: 2197

Re: 2011 r1 front brake grabby

I have a set of crg levers on my 2010 and the lowest setting is just about workable.....but anything higher and the lever is just too far out....it ev…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Sun May 27, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Repair shop nr wigan
Replies: 5
Views: 830

Re: Repair shop nr wigan

Sorry for the late reply lads, ive not checked the nut to be honest, I don't use a jet wash but will definitely give it a good look. I noticed the 'lo…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Wed May 23, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Repair shop nr wigan
Replies: 5
Views: 830

Repair shop nr wigan

Hi, im sure my headstock bearing has gone and ive only ever been to wigan yamah, if I couldn't do the job, they are booked up nd was seeing if you gu…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Trottle Body Sync
Replies: 5
Views: 1130

Re: Trottle Body Sync

Thanks for that info Pete, i hope your neck is ok mate and your feeling better ;)login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Trottle Body Sync
Replies: 5
Views: 1130

Re: Trottle Body Sync

Thanks R15UTT, i have seen that vid but didn't know he was a member.....its mad how little people know on this subject
by blazehops
Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Trottle Body Sync
Replies: 5
Views: 1130

Trottle Body Sync

Ok....so i've decided to give the syncing of the throttle bodies a go as the bike is still running badly after the service (was hoping the sparks woul…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Cam chain tensioner
Replies: 8
Views: 1149

Re: Cam chain tensioner

Yeah a new gasket is always the way to go....just for the ease of mind........ i was thinking of getting this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-200…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Best place to buy leathers online?
Replies: 9
Views: 665

Re: Best place to buy leathers online?

Have some good deals on here sometimes: http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectPath=%2FShops%2F10207048%2FCategories

I'd second that...…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Cam chain tensioner
Replies: 8
Views: 1149

Re: Cam chain tensioner

Kylezx7r did you get the pro version of the ape tensioner?

I did mine cct soon after getting my bike as the noise was cruel to listen to. I got the Gr…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Cam chain tensioner
Replies: 8
Views: 1149

Re: Cam chain tensioner

I've had an APE cam chain tensioners stairing at me for month in the garage so going to get it fitted. The chain rattle at cold start up is bloody lo…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: hi
Replies: 12
Views: 1037

Re: hi

Welcome mate, im surprised too about sourcing parts over here....
by blazehops
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello
Replies: 22
Views: 1242

Re: Hello

Hiya mate, hope you get sorted soon and get on the enjoyment vibe, anyway like Damion and Stephen i'm straight down the east lacs in Leigh. Good luck pal and makes sure you share pics of your new joy
by blazehops
Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question
Replies: 13
Views: 1200

Re: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question

Image

Not a clean inside as i thought it would be after looking a 'how to' to do the job
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by blazehops
Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question
Replies: 13
Views: 1200

Re: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question

Ok....so i have done my back in and have to crawl everywhere..............but before that i done the spark plugs. It wasn't as good start as a messed …login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Possibly buying a 14b
Replies: 31
Views: 1933

Re: Possibly buying a 14b

I gotta say I dived in feet first.......just on the pure look I purchased a big bang about a week after receiving my compo money. Then I test rode a f…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question
Replies: 13
Views: 1200

Re: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question

The AIS is there to add air to the exhaust so that the cat can work properly. But if you've fitted a full system and removed the cat, then whether or…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question
Replies: 13
Views: 1200

Re: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question

You can remove the AIS system with no effect, the custom map will have been done with the pipe crimped so the ais system wouldn't alter the AFR durin…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Attemping spark plug change/AIS question
Replies: 13
Views: 1200

Attemping spark plug change/AIS question

Ok so my bike has a problem has a problem of stuttering / hesitating and its not running as well as when i first got it. Similar to the problems descr…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Cam chain tensioner question
Replies: 5
Views: 1142

Re: Cam chain tensioner question

I'm in the same boat as you mate, as Gucci said it rattles on start up and cant tell if this is meant to happen or not.......eitherway mine hasnt been…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:21 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Slipping clutch
Replies: 15
Views: 1501

Re: Slipping clutch

I also have this same problem, my first thoughts was also the spark plugs, roughly the same milage too, i think mines a little over 6k. It started to …login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2010 r1 recall
Replies: 36
Views: 1530

Re: 2010 r1 recall

I've had f all letters about this recall, owned my 2010 since april last year, not sure if the cct was done but i think it needs looking into (unless …login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: My New Helmet
Replies: 15
Views: 1042

Re: My New Helmet

I want one!!!! Looks real nice, hopefully the comfort matches its looks
by blazehops
Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: GoPro mounting
Replies: 7
Views: 1224

Re: GoPro mounting

I stuck my go pro on the crash bung for my first few goes. Mainly cause they are easy to replace or remove. Not bad footage. I like the views from the…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: I've got the R1! :)
Replies: 26
Views: 1316

Re: I've got the R1! :)

Willadams16 wrote:Image

Here's another pic. It needs a clean thanks to this weather!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
My bike is never clean enough…login to view the rest of this post
by blazehops
Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: I've got the R1! :)
Replies: 26
Views: 1316

Re: I've got the R1! :)

Welcome mate! :D
As with everyone else i'm eager to see some pics. I chose to post via photobucket, once you've registered its easy to post up a pic, …login to view the rest of this post