Upgraded to an R1

[Symnz]

My YZF Thunderpussy got written off so I now bought an 1999 R1.
My days are numbered.
Based in Southampton, Hampshire. One of the other reasons for buying an R1 is that my friend owns an R6 so had to out-do him.

Probably the worst time of year to get one as the weather is about to turn sh!t but I have my ZZR600 still to chuck around when it gets wet! (the weather, not the girlfriend...however she does like the look of the new bike, haven't taken her out for a ride on the back yet. I mean I've ridden her while she...right back on topic)!!!

The guy I bought it from had a leg op so couldn't ride it anymore. He had it for 8 or so years and it has only covered 14600 miles when I bought it. Condition is perfect, not a scratch!! Came with a datatool and data tag also but sounds far too quiet, even with a Micron (I hate micron) can.
Only issue is the error code 7000 on the RPM...something to do with the Exup system or something. Not a big issue from what I've read so far...I think.

Other than that and the b1tch of a tank slapper resulting in my balls migrating to my throat, all is good!







That's my Thundercat before being taken from me. She was so pretty, my first love.

[Luke03R1]

Welcome in bud R1 looks good thundercat being taken away from you ....................... was a blessing I know its horses for courses but thats one butt ugly paint job

[CBXTrev]

Welcome in bud R1 looks good thundercat being taken away from you ....................... was a blessing I know its horses for courses but thats one butt ugly paint job

...pmsl tell it like it is Luke......

Welcome aboard mate!

[pod]

Another hampshire rider, keep this up and we might catch them Scottish folk up

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[Madturk999]

Hi mate welcome

[Chinny]

Welcome to the forum mate


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[jompy]

Welcome in Leon
First must have bit of kit is a steering damper as R1's have a habbit of shaking their heads at the most inopportune moments when your really on it !
Exup valves & problems have been covered a lot in the R1/4xv section .
Exhaust , I know you've probably already checked but does it have a removable baffle ? If not can it be modified while your not using it ?
Lots of fruity cans out there , I think my mivv sounds mint .

[2002r1jon]

Welcome in Leon,the R1 looks a good bit of kit Not quite my "cup o tea" on the Thundercat tbh

[Casey (Boris)]

Welcome in mate.
Have to agree with Luke about the thundercat paint job it's a bit in your face. Leave that R1 paint alone


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[Bub]

Hi Leon and welcome to the forum, nice intro mate, nice lookin early R1 you picked up there, as jompy said you wanna get yourself a steering damper for sure

[Symnz]

Welcome in Leon
First must have bit of kit is a steering damper as R1's have a habbit of shaking their heads at the most inopportune moments when your really on it !
Exup valves & problems have been covered a lot in the R1/4xv section .
Exhaust , I know you've probably already checked but does it have a removable baffle ? If not can it be modified while your not using it ?
Lots of fruity cans out there , I think my mivv sounds mint .

Is there a difference between a cheap and expensive damper? Had a look on eBay, starting at £12 and up to £600. I want one that does what it says on the tin. I'm in no need for fancy hardware at the moment.

Also looking at a set of rearsets. The standard ones look boring.

The can is a race can, no baffle.
I have the standard one for MOT's but that's even quieter!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190983148268" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thinking about that one, gotta measure mine first, got the link pipe already, just need to measure the diameter.

There are a few cosmetic things I'm going to change over the next few months. LED indicators, short leavers (I don't like using 4 fingers, aches the hand too much), clear brake light, and maybe a couple of other things.

[Symnz]

Welcome in mate.
Have to agree with Luke about the thundercat paint job it's a bit in your face. Leave that R1 paint alone


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Come on guys!
It does look better in person. Honest!

How about riding this? Not sure it would be very aerodynamic

!

[Bub]

Welcome in Leon
First must have bit of kit is a steering damper as R1's have a habbit of shaking their heads at the most inopportune moments when your really on it !
Exup valves & problems have been covered a lot in the R1/4xv section .
Exhaust , I know you've probably already checked but does it have a removable baffle ? If not can it be modified while your not using it ?
Lots of fruity cans out there , I think my mivv sounds mint .

Is there a difference between a cheap and expensive damper? Had a look on eBay, starting at £12 and up to £600. I want one that does what it says on the tin. I'm in no need for fancy hardware at the moment.

Also looking at a set of rearsets. The standard ones look boring.

The can is a race can, no baffle.
I have the standard one for MOT's but that's even quieter!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190983148268" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thinking about that one, gotta measure mine first, got the link pipe already, just need to measure the diameter.

There are a few cosmetic things I'm going to change over the next few months. LED indicators, short leavers (I don't like using 4 fingers, aches the hand too much), clear brake light, and maybe a couple of other things.

I'd go for an ohlins damper or a sprint, as for the rearsets the gilles ones look good on your model

[Symnz]

Welcome in Leon
First must have bit of kit is a steering damper as R1's have a habbit of shaking their heads at the most inopportune moments when your really on it !
Exup valves & problems have been covered a lot in the R1/4xv section .
Exhaust , I know you've probably already checked but does it have a removable baffle ? If not can it be modified while your not using it ?
Lots of fruity cans out there , I think my mivv sounds mint .

Is there a difference between a cheap and expensive damper? Had a look on eBay, starting at £12 and up to £600. I want one that does what it says on the tin. I'm in no need for fancy hardware at the moment.

Also looking at a set of rearsets. The standard ones look boring.

The can is a race can, no baffle.
I have the standard one for MOT's but that's even quieter!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190983148268" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thinking about that one, gotta measure mine first, got the link pipe already, just need to measure the diameter.

There are a few cosmetic things I'm going to change over the next few months. LED indicators, short leavers (I don't like using 4 fingers, aches the hand too much), clear brake light, and maybe a couple of other things.

I'd go for an ohlins damper or a sprint, as for the rearsets the gilles ones look good on your model

Are they universal?
(The damper and the rearsets)


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[Bub]

I think you'll find that the 4xv & the 5jj are the same with the damper and the rearsets

[PJC]

Welcome in m8, don't think I need mention that lovely paint job The R1 looks good, Gilles rear sets are great but bloody expensive if you need parts.

Steering dampers, ohlins are very good but unless its brand new or just serviced then expect a big bill. Sprint for the money are a great buy. There are others of course as I am sure your aware.

No Dampers and rearsets are not universal fitment on all R1's

[jompy]

Leon your 7000rpm error code for the Exup is probably the reason for your quiet exhaust , It could be that the Exup motor has packed up or the Exup is seized meaning the Exup valve is closed which if i'm correct ( wait's for the correction police ) means when the valve is closed you get more bottom end & quieter exhaust note & it obviously opens up at higher revs giving you more top end & it gets loud , so save your cash & sort your exup first & if it is jammed shut wait till it's sorted cuz you'll really notice a difference at about 8-9000rph. ( hope that didn't sound patronizing )

Heres my steering damper (not the best pic's but i couldn't be arsed to got out to the garage )



Titax levers



Mivv can & promach rear set's (had to show this pic again as the guy's love my black "top box" )

[Donny]

Nice R1 mate, love em colours Do not paint the R1 like the Thunderpussy or I will put a contract out on you , its garse lol

[PJC]

Nice R1 mate, love em colours Do not paint the R1 like the Thunderpussy or I will put a contract out on you , its garse lol

Your too tight to pay the contract and I know you so his days will be numbered, trust me symnz don't go there, one shot one

[Symnz]

Nice R1 mate, love em colours Do not paint the R1 like the Thunderpussy or I will put a contract out on you , its garse lol

Your too tight to pay the contract and I know you so his days will be numbered, trust me symnz don't go there, one shot one

Thanks for making me feel at home!

Fine, I'll leave the colours alone!!!
At the moment, playing with the shock to get it right for me. The roads in town are sh!t and bumpy but out of town they are smooth so trying to find a happy medium.

[Symnz]

My friend has a Sprint damper on his R6 and wants to sell it.

1 - will it fit
2 - what are they worth 2nd hand?

[Luke03R1]

My friend has a Sprint damper on his R6 and wants to sell it.

1 - will it fit
2 - what are they worth 2nd hand?

1- unlikely but it might help if we knew which one?
2- around a £100 -130

[2002r1jon]

Nice R1 mate, love em colours Do not paint the R1 like the Thunderpussy or I will put a contract out on you , its garse lol

Your too tight to pay the contract and I know you so his days will be numbered, trust me symnz don't go there, one shot one

And he wont miss from right ooooooooooooooooooop north where he is(he has had a bit o training tha knows )

[Symnz]

My friend has a Sprint damper on his R6 and wants to sell it.

1 - will it fit
2 - what are they worth 2nd hand?

1- unlikely but it might help if we knew which one?
2- around a £100 -130

He's in LA at the moment and won't hit home until mid December so may as well buy new...


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[Luke03R1]

My friend has a Sprint damper on his R6 and wants to sell it.

1 - will it fit
2 - what are they worth 2nd hand?

1- unlikely but it might help if we knew which one?
2- around a £100 -130

He's in LA at the moment and won't hit home until mid December so may as well buy new...


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That was second hand price!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-00- ... 2a33fd342f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-GPR-Steer ... 3a5a29922d

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ohlins-Steeri ... 56533571b5