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by Deltabox2
Sun Sep 07, 2025 10:39 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 4
Views: 619

Re: Another one


One thing to be aware of is changing the link will affect the spring rate. The 4xv and 5jj have a rising rate as standard, lowering the bike will inc…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sun Sep 07, 2025 5:27 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 4
Views: 619

Re: Another one


Dream garage that


Cheers Jon ........
Have managed to drill out that bush or sleeve in the swingarm pivot ....... that was a pain in the backside to …login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:43 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 4
Views: 619

Another one

Just gone and bought a `99 4XV ...... to go with the `98 bike I bought back in 2019 ........

The idea was / is to use this `99 bike as a replacement f…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:36 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Wireing help
Replies: 5
Views: 1116

Re: Wireing help

I dream at night of discovering someone who has a new 4XV harness sitting on their spares shelf ...... Not much chance of that it seems ....... Might …login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:04 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Re-cover Seat
Replies: 1
Views: 2908

Re: Re-cover Seat

Sorry a little late coming back ........ I used R K Leighton in Birmingham who recovered a spare set of both rider and pillion pad in red material ...…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Kill switch
Replies: 49
Views: 13556

Re: Kill switch

Hi Moise ........ glad you`ve hopefully got it sorted ....... electrics can be / are a real headache .
by Deltabox2
Tue Jan 28, 2025 1:34 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Longer clutch cable
Replies: 7
Views: 13449

Re: Longer clutch cable

It`s a shame the Venhill cable would cost you too much in postage ........ I think they supply two oversizes ...... They were recommended by someone o…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Mon Dec 23, 2024 12:28 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: I've been at it again!
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Re: I've been at it again!

That`s a pretty impressive connector to keep working when on it`s last legs like that !

I had problems , but mine were further up the line , where the…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: re-commissioning my 4xv
Replies: 20
Views: 4289

Re: re-commissioning my 4xv

Nice to hear you are getting the 4XV together again ......

As for the crankcase breather ........ I`m no expert , but I would have thought with the pi…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Wed Oct 30, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Improved r1 fairing ??
Replies: 1
Views: 3069

Re: Improved r1 fairing ??

Amazing workmanship ....... fascinating to watch ,,,,,,,,, ( Mind you , he could have just gone out and bought a BMW C1 ! ) ......
by Deltabox2
Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Kill switch
Replies: 49
Views: 13556

Re: Kill switch

Glad to hear it now seems ok ........ Just down to the handlebar switch then , not the starter cut out relay .....

As well as the starter cut out rela…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Wed Sep 04, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: The 100,000 mile 4xv
Replies: 2
Views: 3254

Re: The 100,000 mile 4xv

That`s pretty impressive Moise ........ makes a change from ( some ) people who are afraid of putting mileage on their 4VX`s for fear of devaluing the…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Dip gone AWOL
Replies: 10
Views: 4115

Re: Dip gone AWOL

Have got everything back together now , and am running a heavier gauge 28/0.30 red/yellow from the connector to the dip relay in place of the original…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Tue Jun 18, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Dip gone AWOL
Replies: 10
Views: 4115

Re: Dip gone AWOL

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https://i.postimg.cc/y3StBGr3/2024-06-18-2.png

https://i.postimg.cc/nM73Fqhm/2024-06-18-3.png

..... …login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Tue Jun 18, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Dip gone AWOL
Replies: 10
Views: 4115

Re: Dip gone AWOL

Have finally fixed this now ...... The red/yellow that was burnt on the headlight sub loom side of the connector was showing continuity when tested , …login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Thu Jun 13, 2024 1:55 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Dip gone AWOL
Replies: 10
Views: 4115

Re: Dip gone AWOL

Have removed the fairing .... relays are hidden by the fairing support and instrument bracket ..... I will loosen the screws securing that , to see if…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Tue Jun 04, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Dip gone AWOL
Replies: 10
Views: 4115

Dip gone AWOL

HI ........ Was out the other day , realised dip beam ( both lights ) had gone missing ......

Back at the garage , I found main beam was still there ,…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Wed May 22, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Kill switch
Replies: 49
Views: 13556

Re: Kill switch

Hi Moise ........ When you mentioned the bike cutting out , and then re starting whilst you were riding ....... could that be down to the sidestand cu…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: First outings of the year
Replies: 10
Views: 5733

Re: First outings of the year


@Deltabox2 I haven't seen Stan in years, since he moved.


Yes , I first knew him when he worked at Pete Robsons shop at Filton ...... when that closed…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:17 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: First outings of the year
Replies: 10
Views: 5733

Re: First outings of the year

Luckily I don`t seem to get them that often these days ...... Although i did get one on the now departed Blue 4XV about 18 months ago .
.... I discover…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: First outings of the year
Replies: 10
Views: 5733

Re: First outings of the year

It actually stopped raining a couple of days ago ..... roads had dried out .......
Went to wheel the bike out of the garage , and it felt reluctant to…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:19 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: First outings of the year
Replies: 10
Views: 5733

First outings of the year

https://i.postimg.cc/JDQhMfkn/2023-10-26-4.png

Nothing special , just getting out when it decides not to rain ( about once every two weeks at the mom…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Putting the EXUP back
Replies: 7
Views: 3791

Re: Putting the EXUP back


ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD YOU USE HARPIC ON ALUMINIUM [UNLESS YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR CRANK WITHOUT STRIPPING YOUR ENGINE ]. Plus it will probably strip the …login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Putting the EXUP back
Replies: 7
Views: 3791

Re: Putting the EXUP back

Hi Moise ....... Happy New Year to you too ........

I will fit the EXUP and just see how it performs ........ The dyno test with the Dynojet kit and D…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Putting the EXUP back
Replies: 7
Views: 3791

Putting the EXUP back

Happy New Year all you 4XV`ers ....... ( and everyone else ... ) ......

The EXUP has been missing on the R1 since I bought it ....... missing complete…login to view the rest of this post