Just thought i'd drop a note on me, I'm an ex Army Mechanic from Norfolk, had bikes for years and last year i purchased my best bike - the Yammy R1 5jj !
I signed up because i often use forums to find answers and have a fair bit of knowlegde to share to, feel free to drop me any messages about bikes and i'll always try and help
I have posted piccies of my bke in my Gallery, she's nearly finsihed, trying to get her as clean as possible
Anyway Speak Soon !
Tim
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:44 am
by Chappo
hi and welcome Tim,
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:51 am
by Steve R1
Welcome to the forum Tim, that's a beautiful 5jj you have there. It's always good to get a new member with mechanical knowledge as sometimes they can hold the key to solving a problem someone has.
Anyway, tell us a bit more about your biking history, we are a somewhat nosey bunch on here and we love getting to know new members. We are a helpful bunch and partake in a lot of good humoured p!ss taking , so join in the banter and have a laugh, enjoy the forum and your 5jj
Welcome
Stephen
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:05 am
by samr1
Hi welcome ,enjoy the forum
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Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:11 am
by R1Clarky
welcome in mate
ride as much & often as ya can
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:04 pm
by Bub
Hi mate and welcome to the forum
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:31 pm
by djpettsey
@ Steve R1, started my biking career in the Army on the old Armstrong 350's, then after the forces, my 1st road bike was a Honda VFR400. Then moved up to a ZXR750J2, then onto a GSXR750. I then had a break, after a few years needed another bike, so i bought a CBR900RRS, abasaloutly loved this bike and had her for 5 years, spent alot of time and money on her and she was immaculate, but i alwatys wanted an early R1.
Then my one came along, had her for a year now and have no intention of upgrading, she ticks all boxes !
And to the rest of you Guys, many thanks for the warm welcome, hopefully i can be some use to some of you
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:32 pm
by maverick
Hay hay someone I can have a high 6 with Welcome in buddy
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:22 pm
by samr1
Didn't like to say anything but jimbob meet Jonbob
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Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:24 pm
by Steve R1
Nice intro Tim and a Rossi fan to boot you will fit right in
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:27 pm
by djpettsey
Maverick's my 3rd brother by my 2nd Mother lol
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:31 pm
by samr1
Seems like u have a sense of humor prob a good job too [emoji23]
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Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:05 pm
by maverick
Where about's are you in Norfolk ?? You know its the driest county in uk Apart from when a track day is booked at Snetterton, then you will see a extension to the River Wensum down the pitlane
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:10 pm
by djpettsey
Hey ! I'm just outside of Fakenham (Syderstone if you know it) , do you go to Sunny Hunny often ?
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:43 pm
by maverick
djpettsey wrote:Hey ! I'm just outside of Fakenham (Syderstone if you know it) , do you go to Sunny Hunny often ?
Now do I go to Sunny Hunny often Yea just a bit mate as I live there Syderstone yea I know it well, my old mate Chad used to live there when he was with his Mrs....You probably heard me and my brother in law on Sculthope base the other week trying out my R6
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:46 pm
by djpettsey
haha small world, can you keep the noise down on the base then, thats where i live ! lmao
Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:16 pm
by Godders
maverick wrote:
djpettsey wrote:Hey ! I'm just outside of Fakenham (Syderstone if you know it) , do you go to Sunny Hunny often ?
Now do I go to Sunny Hunny often Yea just a bit mate as I live there Syderstone yea I know it well, my old mate Chad used to live there when he was with his Mrs....You probably heard me and my brother in law on Sculthope base the other week trying out my R6
Lol how did ya manage to get on there?! Range warden let you on?
Welcome in mate Theres some wicked roads out that way, used to do bury st Edmunds to Sculthorpe for a brew in that coffee shop just outside and back, enjoy bud [emoji1303]
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:29 pm
by maverick
Godders wrote:
maverick wrote:
djpettsey wrote:Hey ! I'm just outside of Fakenham (Syderstone if you know it) , do you go to Sunny Hunny often ?
Now do I go to Sunny Hunny often Yea just a bit mate as I live there Syderstone yea I know it well, my old mate Chad used to live there when he was with his Mrs....You probably heard me and my brother in law on Sculthope base the other week trying out my R6
Lol how did ya manage to get on there?! Range warden let you on?
I have friends in very high places Godders
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:46 pm
by djpettsey
Mav, let me know when you're next able to get on there, would love to see the R1's top end..........
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:17 pm
by jompy
Welcome in Tim
Looks like you've settled in already
a few bits on the 5jj . . . .
" Those 5jj's are a lovely bike , they share a lot of parts with the 4xv 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
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And to post pics
"get yourself a free photobucket account & follow the idiots guide to posting pics from your pc posting.php?mode=reply&f=6&t=10659
if you don't want to open a photobucket account then an alternative is go to http://tinypic.com/
1 - "choose file" and browse to the image you wish to upload from your PC
2 - In the "resize" drop down choose either 15" or 17" screen (15 is enough and fast too)
3 - Press "upload now" where it will ask you to type in a couple of words to confirm you are a human being and not an automated program.
4 - Once done copy the text from the "IMG Code for Forums & Message Boards" field
5 - Then just paste it exactly as is in to your message.
or you can post direct from your not so smart phone using tapawank (tapatalk) it's great for posting pic's & notifications but wank for viewing the forum "
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:10 pm
by Boz
Hi Tim and welcome. I also live in Norfolk and I live 10 minutes from Snetterton. That's a nice looking 5jj you have there, I had a red 5JJ that I got rid of to buy my 4C8 and I wish I'd of kept it now!
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 4:43 am
by Kylezx7r
You and Maverick can compare banjos.
Welcome to the forum pal.
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:50 am
by jompy
May snapped his banjo string years ago
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:54 am
by Godders
Kylezx7r wrote:You and Maverick can compare banjos.
Welcome to the forum pal.
[emoji23] If you listen carefully you can hear duelling banjos in an easterly wind
Re: Newbie in Norfolk !
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 12:02 pm
by Pudley
I aint heard them banjo buddy boys justyit, any further East and I get my 12 toes wet...........i'm in Hopton near Great Yarmouth !!!