Hi everybody

[i5aces]

my name is steve and i just bought a 99 R1. its a little rough but i got it as a winter project.
my plan being to try learn some stuff while getting the bike ready for next summer.
i have had a couple of bikes now.
started with a VFR 750 then a 06 636 ninja ( crashed ) then a 99 R6 ( crashed badly ) then after a 4 year break to recover i bought a KTM Duke II 640 wich i had for a year then just sold and bought this R1.

so no doubt as im planning alot on this bike i will be posting threads left right and center looking for help.

So thanks for having me.

[joolz]

Welcome in buddy.

[samr1]

Hi Steve welcome plenty of people on here with that model so ask away if ur doing it as a project maybe start another thread on it b4 and after with plenty of pics as u progress


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[Bub]

Hi Steve and welcome to the forum mate get a steering damper for the R1 mate, you're gonna need one

[jompy]

Welcome in Steve
Bubs is right get a damper
Heres the standard 4xv & 5jj new owners post i put up , some good info on their .

Those 4xv's are a lovely bike , they share a lot of parts with the 5jj like frame, wheels & engines are similar , things that are different are ECU , bodywork i.e. tank , fairing , seat unit & headlight also the radiator & wiring looms are different .
Make sure you look in the 4xv & 5jj sections .
Check the main 20pin white plug on the wiring loom that sits behind the left hand fairing to make sure its in good order & been greased as these can cause problems , the HT leads can break up when old where the plug cap screws on & cause misfire all you need to do is cut 5-10 mm off the end & screw the cap back on , also DON'T tighten the sump bolt up to 42nm its a lot less more like 15-20nm .
get the service manuals and parts micro fiches for both the 4xv & 5jj downloaded , use the online PDF link & down load the parts manuals from there .
http://www.partzilla.com can be helpful for online parts micro fiches for getting part numbers & checking prices in the states you can then enter the partnumber into O.E.M part search on places like http://www.wemoto.com
enjoy

[petepassion]

Hi Steve, welcome to the forum 'n go easy on the R1

[R1Clarky]

Welcome in Steve - as said, a steering dampers a good idea & take ur time getting to know the R1


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[Moise]

Welcome mate. Hope your project goes well, and ask away.

Not all of us feel that the 4xv needs a steering damper.

[Chinny]

Hiya dude and welcome to the forum


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[LOCKE]

Welcome in mate. Plenty of knowledgable people on here to help you.

Colin

[joolz]

I don't feel my 5jj needs a steering damper, but I don't know any different.

My Vmax definitely does though

[jompy]

I don't feel my 5jj needs a steering damper, but I don't know any different.

My Vmax definitely does though

wait till your cranked over in second gear , giving it some & theres a slight ripple in the road
mind you , you might be a decent rider & be ok

[Moise]

I don't feel my 5jj needs a steering damper, but I don't know any different.

My Vmax definitely does though

wait till your cranked over in second gear , giving it some & theres a slight ripple in the road
mind you , you might be a decent rider & be ok

I don't usually have a problem then as the front wheel is very light. I normally get the biggest twitches in 3rd or 4th when there's more weight on the front.

I wouldn't mind a steering damper though, but even used ones are expensive. And the odd twitch doesn't bother me. [emoji3]

[jompy]

I don't feel my 5jj needs a steering damper, but I don't know any different.

My Vmax definitely does though

wait till your cranked over in second gear , giving it some & theres a slight ripple in the road
mind you , you might be a decent rider & be ok

I don't usually have a problem then as the front wheel is very light. I normally get the biggest twitches in 3rd or 4th when there's more weight on the front.

I wouldn't mind a steering damper though, but even used ones are expensive. And the odd twitch doesn't bother me. [emoji3]

Wait till you get a big twitch but usually its over 8000rpm

[i5aces]

Thanks for the advice guys,
I DO need a steering damper the front end feels very twitchy. wich worrys me as the bike isnt running well.
but i have made a bit of progress this weekend so i will be starting a project thread that explains where i am now and what the plan is.

[Steve R1]

Welcome to the forum Steve, cracking first post [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] and name [emoji3]

Welcome

Stephen [emoji3]


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[2002r1jon]

Welcome in mate

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