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- Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:40 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
Re: Another one
A part of that £80 is disposing of the old tyre ..... which is a pain in the ass to do now .......... The recycling centre which takes them now requir…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:50 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
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
- Wed Oct 15, 2025 1:11 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
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
Things have stalled a bit recently with the new bike ....... picked up a cros…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:35 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: re-commissioning my 4xv
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6587
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
- Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:11 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
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
- Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:45 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
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
I may try th…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 10:39 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
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
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 5:27 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
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
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:43 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2964
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
The idea was / is to use this `99 bike as a replacement f…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:36 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Wireing help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1894
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
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:04 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Re-cover Seat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3821
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
- Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:40 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Kill switch
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15717
Re: Kill switch
Hi Moise ........ glad you`ve hopefully got it sorted ....... electrics can be / are a real headache .
- Tue Jan 28, 2025 1:34 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Longer clutch cable
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14477
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
- Mon Dec 23, 2024 12:28 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: I've been at it again!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2377
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
I had problems , but mine were further up the line , where the…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:56 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: re-commissioning my 4xv
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6587
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
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
- Wed Oct 30, 2024 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Improved r1 fairing ??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4041
Re: Improved r1 fairing ??
Amazing workmanship ....... fascinating to watch ,,,,,,,,, ( Mind you , he could have just gone out and bought a BMW C1 ! ) ......
- Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:40 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Kill switch
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15717
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
As well as the starter cut out rela…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Sep 04, 2024 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: The 100,000 mile 4xv
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4809
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
- Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:19 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Dip gone AWOL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5145
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
- Tue Jun 18, 2024 5:16 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Dip gone AWOL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5145
Re: Dip gone AWOL
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- Tue Jun 18, 2024 4:53 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Dip gone AWOL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5145
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
- Thu Jun 13, 2024 1:55 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Dip gone AWOL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5145
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
- Tue Jun 04, 2024 6:30 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Dip gone AWOL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5145
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
Back at the garage , I found main beam was still there ,…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed May 22, 2024 10:06 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Kill switch
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15717
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
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:14 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: First outings of the year
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6618
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