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by A-M-J
Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Suspension overhaul
Replies: 17
Views: 1032

Re: Suspension overhaul

MCT are very very good. I have used them in the past and would recommend them 100%. If youre local just take the bike in and they will do ride in/rid…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: brake piston pliers
Replies: 5
Views: 1571

Re: brake piston pliers

I have a set of the Draper ones. Ive used them on my mates ZX6R on the 6 pots and they were ok. Not outstanding but ok and they certainly made freeing…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:16 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Graves Velocity Stack Kit for the 5PW
Replies: 18
Views: 1814

Re: Graves Velocity Stack Kit for the 5PW

Well i can get them for $100 which works out at about £60. And im happy to wait until September if need be...............

Hypothetically, what would…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Sat Jun 07, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Graves Velocity Stack Kit for the 5PW
Replies: 18
Views: 1814

Re: Graves Velocity Stack Kit for the 5PW

Hmm, food for thought there,thanks guys.

Theyre $100 plus post. I imagine that to post within the US would be too much if i can wait until September,…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Graves Velocity Stack Kit for the 5PW
Replies: 18
Views: 1814

Graves Velocity Stack Kit for the 5PW

Anyone got these fitted?

Im toying with getting these and would like to hear of peoples experiences with them.

I assume they improve midrange at the exp…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Steering Dampers
Replies: 25
Views: 1156

Re: Steering Dampers

carsonr6 wrote:

I know the Ohlins dampers get a good write up but the be honest I hate the look of them when they're fitted.
Not that bad is it? M…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Tue May 27, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Oil sump vavle
Replies: 21
Views: 1785

Re: Oil sump vavle

I only fitted it at my last oil change in Feb so ive not trialled it yet but i know someone who has one on his GSXR K6 and swears by it.

There was a th…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Mon May 26, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Oil sump vavle
Replies: 21
Views: 1785

Re: Oil sump vavle

Got one of these on mine.
http://www.stahlbus.com/info/en/products/oil-drain-valves" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


http://www.ebay.co.u…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Wed May 07, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: I need new tyres soon...
Replies: 45
Views: 1446

Re: I need new tyres soon...

You gotta love a "What tyre" thread.

At the end of the day its down to individual choice. We all want different things from a tyre and will get differe…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Wed May 07, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: I need new tyres soon...
Replies: 45
Views: 1446

Re: I need new tyres soon...

Im due new tyres soon and im hearing good things about Dunlop Sportsmart 2 and also the less sporty Roadsmarts. My choice is either those or Pilrelli …login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Mon May 05, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Suspension settings
Replies: 13
Views: 1338

Re: Suspension settings

Ah. Maybe you have to register on the PB forum to see that link then. Sorry!
by A-M-J
Sat May 03, 2014 8:37 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Suspension settings
Replies: 13
Views: 1338

Re: Suspension settings

I would say go to a trackday and get the suspension support to set it up for you there..

Best 45£ u can spend and will give u a very good base setting…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Fri May 02, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Suspension settings
Replies: 13
Views: 1338

Re: Suspension settings

I used this guide as a base setting and im happy with it.

http://s642.photobucket.com/user/woodpants/media/PB%20Suspension%20Set-Up%20Mannual/203e54c8.…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Fri May 02, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: How to lube your chain
Replies: 34
Views: 10453

Re: How to lube your chain

Fortunately i have a very good supply of Jet A1 which is just Kerosene for planes!

I did my chain today and it came up lovely. I just need to get …login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: slip on exhausts
Replies: 18
Views: 1187

Re: slip on exhausts

Had a cut down Scorpion stubby on mine when i got it, it was the first thing i changed. It looked sh!te and sounded terrible.
by A-M-J
Tue Apr 08, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: slip on exhausts
Replies: 18
Views: 1187

Re: slip on exhausts

Got this tri oval from SP Enginerring on my 5PW. i really think it suits the angular line of the bike.

Comes with a removable baffle.

http://i463.phot…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Keith code twist of the wrist pdf
Replies: 8
Views: 1524

Re: Keith code twist of the wrist pdf

Also this is worth a watch.

twist of the wrist 2 full video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr-Wqs37Ug4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fal…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: slip on exhausts
Replies: 18
Views: 1187

Re: slip on exhausts

Got this tri oval from SP Enginerring on my 5PW. i really think it suits the angular line of the bike.

Comes with a removable baffle.

http://i463.photo…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: What gearing are you running ??
Replies: 40
Views: 1789

Re: What gearing are you running ??

Have a look on here to play with your gearing. http://www.gearingcommander.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Im running 15/45 but wit…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dogs, cats, other pets, no pets? What are you?
Replies: 69
Views: 1757

Re: Dogs, cats, other pets, no pets? What are you?

Not really a dog or cat person but i do have a tortoise called Harley cos hes heavy and slow! ;)login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: It's service and tyres time again
Replies: 38
Views: 3637

Re: It's service and tyres time again

TK Cope in Colchester do fixed price servicing, they quote for an R1 £115 for an annual service, £169 for a 6k, £250 for 12k and £385 inc valve cleara…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: side casing
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

Re: side casing

Heres the link to the Yamaha parts website. You can cross reference any part you like with this.

http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/services/ ... index.alogin to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Tue Feb 18, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: The £4300 quid eBay bargain !!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1174

Re: The £4300 quid eBay bargain !!!



The one you just post up siamblue imo is worth a lot less than that, it's not the origanal colours and that exhaust is rank


Not my cup of tea at all.…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: The £4300 quid eBay bargain !!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1174

Re: The £4300 quid eBay bargain !!!

If/When i come to sell my 5PW i will be returning it to stock. Off will come the Power commander, Carbon can, R&G bungs etc and back on will go standa…login to view the rest of this post
by A-M-J
Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: The £4300 quid eBay bargain !!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1174

Re: The £4300 quid eBay bargain !!!

I wonder how much my mint 8k miles FSH one is worth then! And i only paid £2900 for mine at the height of last summer!

Classic case of "Ive spent £…login to view the rest of this post