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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.

Welcome in buddy.

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

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

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

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


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

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

Hiya dude and welcome to the forum


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

Colin

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

My Vmax definitely does though

joolz wrote: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

jompy wrote:

joolz wrote: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]

Moise wrote:

jompy wrote:

joolz wrote: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

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.

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

Welcome

Stephen [emoji3]


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Welcome in mate

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