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Hi, just bought my first R1, a 1999 4xv, while cleaning and tinkering I have managed to put the speedo in KPH. How do I get it back to MPH?

Just hold the button back in that put it in to KPH is it the select button! I can't remember

Welcome in Bryn
straight out the service manual which you can open up in pdf format & then down load , it's in the 4xv section
"For GB and USA models only:
To change the speedometer display from
kilometers to miles, press the “SELECT”
button for at least two seconds."
And heres the post for people new to the 4xv & 5jj
"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 as theyre prices are cheaper or you could try https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/browser/ ... bike/yzfr1
enjoy "

Hi Bryan, welcome to the Forum, hope you have got your speedo sorted, glad the guys have been able to help you sort this.

This is a great forum, any questions you have just ask, someone will have an answer.

Tell us a bit about yiur biking history, why you chose the R1 and what you think of her, you could also post a pic so we could all see what she looks like, yes we are a nosey bunch, but we are also helpful and friendly so join in the banter.

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So welcome

Stephen

Hi Bryan and welcome to the forum pal

Thanks for that, I,ll give it a go. I currently run a triumph tiger as my main bike but was offered the R1 at a price I couldn't resist. She is a keeper to be polished over winter and excercised next summer..!! I need to put the wheels back to black asap, powder coat or paint, i don't know yet. We're the wheels a Matt or shiny finish??
Thanks for the welcome guys.
Bryn.

brynner wrote:Thanks for that, I,ll give it a go. I currently run a triumph tiger as my main bike but was offered the R1 at a price I couldn't resist. She is a keeper to be polished over winter and excercised next summer..!! I need to put the wheels back to black asap, powder coat or paint, i don't know yet. We're the wheels a Matt or shiny finish??
Thanks for the welcome guys.
Bryn.

mate your going to love the 4xv , they're a great bike . i would say from my experience the 5jj has more midrange which is handy for the road but it does make that 9000rpm mule kick a tad less noticeable . i've ran my engine with the old 75,000 mile 4xv carbs and the 20'000 mile 5jj carbs and the difference in midrange is big , it was pointed out to me that it may be to do with the 4xv carbs being worn but i'll stick with the 5jj carbs
the wheels are shinny finish and i'm having the same dilemma with refurbing my wheels as i want them gold but was told by the powdercoaters i use that they won't do gold as its the only powdercoat colour that the lacquer is separate & they tend to react & craze , i need to get more quotes as one was local but £275 for paint and the other was a guy off facebook who quoted £170 but got upset when i declinded because he was a 3 hour round trip away and i'd hate to imagine how much postage for a set of wheels there & back would be .