Didn't know I had to introduce myself

New to the forum? Then say hello here
User avatar
petepassion
Donator
Donator
Posts: 4437
Joined: Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:09 pm
Bike Make & Model: YamaharZX6R
Location: Portsmouth

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by petepassion »

Sounds like a nice bike :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Although I'm guessing when you wrote 'with just about every trick bit of kit you can get on it, with exception (annoyingly) to rear sets.' You probably meant, as you later implied... every bit you could get bearing in mind what you were prepared to spend.
Nothing wrong in that mate, some swines are lucky enough to spend thousands on their toys :oops: , some lucky enough to have a brand new one, but makes us no better or worse as a person.
Unfortunately there are some folk who believe their possessions define them(I've been guilty of this at times), when in actual fact it's their actions which define them.
Sorry mate, I'm wanking on a bit.
Hope you enjoy the forum, there's some real top folk on here.


Image
...I'm Just a passenger
User avatar
Steve R1
Donator
Donator
Posts: 13589
Joined: Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:28 pm
Bike Make & Model: R1M
Location: Warrington Cheshire

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Steve R1 »

r.j.e.berry wrote:Well.... I know I could upgrade the forks and rear shock, but that's mega money and the stock set up is pretty good, so I can't justify that. There's not much more on the performance side I can do, unless you can suggest something and as for bling, that doesn't really interest me :-)

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

At the end of the day mate, it's your bike, you who ride her, wash her and pamper her, it's for you to decide what you want and like.

There are loads of improvements I could make to my bike, but I'm not a good enough rider to benefit from that, well I think I'm not :)
Dogs leave paw prints in our hearts
User avatar
PJC
Donator
Donator
Posts: 11776
Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:39 pm
Bike Make & Model: GSXR1000K5 5PW
Location: No Fixed Abode

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by PJC »

r.j.e.berry wrote:
PJC wrote:Not a bad list but sadly lacking in many departments [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38]
In which departments should I improve on?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Decent brake discs and pads, Flashed ECU, (MUST HAVE), proper steering damper that actually works ;) especially if you flash the ECU

everything else like rearsets suspension, wheels and calipers are a tad expensive, just ask Damo on that one.

There is a thread called to make her your own, you will get an idea of what I and others have done to our 4c8's and other R1's 8-)

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4180" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Image


Tuck in behind me, i'll show you the best place to crash

Stopped drinking, smoking, taking drugs and running sex parties, luckily ive still bikes to corrupt me 8-)
User avatar
Luke03R1
Donator
Donator
Posts: 10679
Joined: Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:26 am
Bike Make & Model: 5PW/4C8/SRAD750
Location: Somerset

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Luke03R1 »

r.j.e.berry wrote:Well.... I know I could upgrade the forks and rear shock, but that's mega money and the stock set up is pretty good, so I can't justify that. There's not much more on the performance side I can do, unless you can suggest something and as for bling, that doesn't really interest me :-)

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Performance wise you've done most of the bolt ons part from velocity stacks race filters, quick action throttle.... but unless you can use more ........ But there's plenty more available to spend cash on if you wanted blue printing, yec kit lightend parts, gas flowing, thinner head gaslit, lighter wheels ect ect





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Image
r.j.e.berry
Lurker
Posts: 19
Joined: Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:55 pm
Bike Make & Model:

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by r.j.e.berry »

PJC wrote:
r.j.e.berry wrote:
PJC wrote:Not a bad list but sadly lacking in many departments [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38]
In which departments should I improve on?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Decent brake discs and pads, Flashed ECU, (MUST HAVE), proper steering damper that actually works ;) especially if you flash the ECU

everything else like rearsets suspension, wheels and calipers are a tad expensive, just ask Damo on that one.

There is a thread called to make her your own, you will get an idea of what I and others have done to our 4c8's and other R1's 8-)

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4180" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
New K&N filter is on its way and will be fitted once the new chain and sprockets are done.
On the subject of ecu flashing, does anyone know of someone in or close to Staffordshire that does it?
As far as the rest is concerned, maybe if I win the lottery [emoji4]
I can only dream of the day marchesini's are fitted [emoji4]

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Simon
Been here too long
Posts: 309
Joined: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:46 pm
Bike Make & Model: R6 13S

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Simon »

r.j.e.berry wrote:
PJC wrote:
r.j.e.berry wrote:
PJC wrote:Not a bad list but sadly lacking in many departments [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38]
In which departments should I improve on?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Decent brake discs and pads, Flashed ECU, (MUST HAVE), proper steering damper that actually works ;) especially if you flash the ECU

everything else like rearsets suspension, wheels and calipers are a tad expensive, just ask Damo on that one.

There is a thread called to make her your own, you will get an idea of what I and others have done to our 4c8's and other R1's 8-)

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4180" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
New K&N filter is on its way and will be fitted once the new chain and sprockets are done.
On the subject of ecu flashing, does anyone know of someone in or close to Staffordshire that does it?
As far as the rest is concerned, maybe if I win the lottery [emoji4]

I can only dream of the day marchesini's are fitted [emoji4]

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
I've used Rich at RB Engineering / http://www.woolichracing.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; on my R6, top bloke and good service & results. Not that local to Staffordshire but would be a nice ride out down to Gloucestershire!
User avatar
Steve R1
Donator
Donator
Posts: 13589
Joined: Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:28 pm
Bike Make & Model: R1M
Location: Warrington Cheshire

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Steve R1 »

r.j.e.berry wrote:
PJC wrote:
r.j.e.berry wrote:
PJC wrote:Not a bad list but sadly lacking in many departments [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38]
In which departments should I improve on?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Decent brake discs and pads, Flashed ECU, (MUST HAVE), proper steering damper that actually works ;) especially if you flash the ECU

everything else like rearsets suspension, wheels and calipers are a tad expensive, just ask Damo on that one.

There is a thread called to make her your own, you will get an idea of what I and others have done to our 4c8's and other R1's 8-)

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4180" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
New K&N filter is on its way and will be fitted once the new chain and sprockets are done.
On the subject of ecu flashing, does anyone know of someone in or close to Staffordshire that does it?
As far as the rest is concerned, maybe if I win the lottery [emoji4]
I can only dream of the day marchesini's are fitted [emoji4]

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Contact MikeR1 the owner of the forum he is the European distributor for VeloxRacing .... It's worth sending him a PM about flash tuning, he is the expert


viewforum.php?f=45" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dogs leave paw prints in our hearts
r.j.e.berry
Lurker
Posts: 19
Joined: Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:55 pm
Bike Make & Model:

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by r.j.e.berry »

That's great, cheers chaps!!

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
User avatar
PJC
Donator
Donator
Posts: 11776
Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:39 pm
Bike Make & Model: GSXR1000K5 5PW
Location: No Fixed Abode

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by PJC »

r.j.e.berry wrote:That's great, cheers chaps!!

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Steve should have said, he is the owner of the forum and Velox racing and is the European distributor for Flashtune. He does a mail in service mate, look on the Velox section on forum sponsors ;)

The K&N won't make any difference, in fact it will slightly restrict it, however you never need to spend money on filters again ;)
Image


Tuck in behind me, i'll show you the best place to crash

Stopped drinking, smoking, taking drugs and running sex parties, luckily ive still bikes to corrupt me 8-)
r.j.e.berry
Lurker
Posts: 19
Joined: Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:55 pm
Bike Make & Model:

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by r.j.e.berry »

PJC wrote:
r.j.e.berry wrote:That's great, cheers chaps!!

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Steve should have said, he is the owner of the forum and Velox racing and is the European distributor for Flashtune. He does a mail in service mate, look on the Velox section on forum sponsors ;)

The K&N won't make any difference, in fact it will slightly restrict it, however you never need to spend money on filters again ;)
Thanks for that.
How will it restrict it and whats the alternative?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
User avatar
PJC
Donator
Donator
Posts: 11776
Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:39 pm
Bike Make & Model: GSXR1000K5 5PW
Location: No Fixed Abode

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by PJC »

Yamaha paper ones are efficient and allow a load of air to pass through the filters. I run a K&N and its never worried me, I bought it to save me £100 a year on filters.

BMC filters are known to be good, K&N do a full race one which is muted to be better, but I have no personal experience of them.
Image


Tuck in behind me, i'll show you the best place to crash

Stopped drinking, smoking, taking drugs and running sex parties, luckily ive still bikes to corrupt me 8-)
User avatar
Bub
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 12669
Joined: Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:08 pm
Bike Make & Model: S1000rr R1 GSX750
Location: Chelmsford
Contact:

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Bub »

PJC wrote:Yamaha paper ones are efficient and allow a load of air to pass through the filters. I run a K&N and its never worried me, I bought it to save me £100 a year on filters.

BMC filters are known to be good, K&N do a full race one which is muted to be better, but I have no personal experience of them.
I've got K&N in the 4C8 and BMC in the R6, both as good as each other IMO
Image


SEND ME A PM TO BE ADDED TO THE FORUM MEMBERS MAP
r.j.e.berry
Lurker
Posts: 19
Joined: Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:55 pm
Bike Make & Model:

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by r.j.e.berry »

Ah, ok. I'd always assumed they allowed more air through

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
User avatar
Luke03R1
Donator
Donator
Posts: 10679
Joined: Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:26 am
Bike Make & Model: 5PW/4C8/SRAD750
Location: Somerset

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Luke03R1 »

r.j.e.berry wrote:Ah, ok. I'd always assumed they allowed more air through

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
That's what they lead you to believe, all the company's do an R version which allow a greater flow BUT they are designed for track use so less sh!te about and more rebuilds


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Image
Damo666
Been here too long
Posts: 2434
Joined: Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:27 pm
Bike Make & Model: R1 07 4C8

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Damo666 »

Im running an MWR filter in mine,previously was a K&N and the difference in induction roar is massive so i would presume its flowing more air :think:
User avatar
2002r1jon
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 12186
Joined: Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:20 am
Bike Make & Model: Yam R1 5PW and BMW
Location: Sunny Belper,Derbyshire
Contact:

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by 2002r1jon »

Welcome in mate ;)
Image

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway
User avatar
Moise
Donator
Donator
Posts: 8984
Joined: Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:19 am
Bike Make & Model: Yamaha R1 4xv
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Re: Didn't know I had to introduce myself

Post by Moise »

At the risk of getting another bollocking for a physics lesson... Less restrictive filters don't actually flow more air. However, they can reduce the pressure drop across the filter, in theory allowing the engine to run more efficiently. However, this will only occur when the throttle is wide open, so unless you ride on the track or are totally mental, you're unlikely to get much benefit. But oiled filters are cheaper to maintain than paper, although less efficient at removing fine particles.
"You don't get slower with age, you just get more cautious." Michael Rutter

1999 4xv in blue
Post Reply