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by Deltabox2
Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:50 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 11
Views: 1982

Re: Another one

I got a Pirelli Diablo 190/50 17 through the post , but delivered to Stan`s workshop , for £99 ....... from a shop called Demon Tweaks , who I`ve deal…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Wed Oct 15, 2025 1:11 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 11
Views: 1982

Re: Another one

Cheers Moise ........ I`ll have a look at the connector as you suggest .

Things have stalled a bit recently with the new bike ....... picked up a cros…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:35 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: re-commissioning my 4xv
Replies: 25
Views: 5759

Re: re-commissioning my 4xv

Hi Barton ....... I`ve never investigated fully , but I believe the oil level sensor contains a plastic float which can deform and stick with the eff…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:11 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 11
Views: 1982

Re: Another one




BTW .... how`s your 100,000 mile 4XV going on ? ...... I believe the kill switch issue has finally been put to bed now ?

Tony

Still going well. The …login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:45 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 11
Views: 1982

Re: Another one

Have now got the TRW lowering link fitted , and have dropped the front forks by 10 mm . Will take it out tomorrow for a short test ride .

I may try th…login to view the rest of this post
by Deltabox2
Sun Sep 07, 2025 10:39 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Another one
Replies: 11
Views: 1982

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: 11
Views: 1982

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: 11
Views: 1982

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: 1656

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: 3550

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: 14765

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: 14008

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: 2058

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: 25
Views: 5759

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: 3664

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: 14765

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: 4105

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: 4662

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: 4662

Re: Dip gone AWOL

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by Deltabox2
Tue Jun 18, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Dip gone AWOL
Replies: 10
Views: 4662

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: 4662

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: 4662

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: 14765

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: 6229

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: 6229

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