Aberdeen newbie
Aberdeen newbie
Hi guys,
Just found and joined the forum.
I have an early 98 R1 4XV in white & red and a 99 R1 4XV in blue. Both bikes are completely standard except end cans, although I have originals.
I have a few other 70's,80's & 90's bike, but the R1's are awesome !
I have a few issues so hopefully someone can help solve my probs and keep me on the road.
Fraser
Just found and joined the forum.
I have an early 98 R1 4XV in white & red and a 99 R1 4XV in blue. Both bikes are completely standard except end cans, although I have originals.
I have a few other 70's,80's & 90's bike, but the R1's are awesome !
I have a few issues so hopefully someone can help solve my probs and keep me on the road.
Fraser
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Re: Aberdeen newbie
Welcome in Fraser
How long you had the R1's ? what other bikes do you have ? right you'd best post your probs here or in the 4xv section so we can find some one with some brains to help you lol
ohh & get some pic's up of the bikes . . . . . . all of them
How long you had the R1's ? what other bikes do you have ? right you'd best post your probs here or in the 4xv section so we can find some one with some brains to help you lol
ohh & get some pic's up of the bikes . . . . . . all of them

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Re: Aberdeen newbie
Hello Fraser and welcome to the forum fella, ask away with anything and you should find the answer you need amongst us all here. Great forum and lots of great guys with a wide knowledge of r1's
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Hi Fraser and welcome to the forum mate
Ask away mate, plenty of helpful members on here
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Re: Aberdeen newbie
Cheers guys,
I've had the blue R1 for a couple of years. Swore I would not have another sports bike after a big off a few years ago, and was building a collection of classic jap bikes. Always fancied one and took the plunge as they are now considered classics (lol !). I picked the white one up on Friday and am really pleased with it. I gave it a good once over and then got it mot'd and taxed and took it for a blast this afternoon. Runs really sweet, only problem I can see is the tacho drops to zero when I give it the beans maybe from 8000ish (any clues welcome).
The rest of my bikes are, 92 & 94 fireblades, a couple of rd350lc and rd250 LC's, two X7's, an X5, 81 CBX1000, 79 Z1300A1, 86 Slabbie GSXR750, 81 katana 750, 77 GS1000, 82 gpz750A2, 84 gpz900A1 and a few other bits and bobs...
Generally keep,things standard and ride them as much as possible. Will post pics along the way.
I've had the blue R1 for a couple of years. Swore I would not have another sports bike after a big off a few years ago, and was building a collection of classic jap bikes. Always fancied one and took the plunge as they are now considered classics (lol !). I picked the white one up on Friday and am really pleased with it. I gave it a good once over and then got it mot'd and taxed and took it for a blast this afternoon. Runs really sweet, only problem I can see is the tacho drops to zero when I give it the beans maybe from 8000ish (any clues welcome).
The rest of my bikes are, 92 & 94 fireblades, a couple of rd350lc and rd250 LC's, two X7's, an X5, 81 CBX1000, 79 Z1300A1, 86 Slabbie GSXR750, 81 katana 750, 77 GS1000, 82 gpz750A2, 84 gpz900A1 and a few other bits and bobs...
Generally keep,things standard and ride them as much as possible. Will post pics along the way.
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Wow thats a great collection you have there and i look forward to seeing the pics.Fraserc wrote:Cheers guys,
I've had the blue R1 for a couple of years. Swore I would not have another sports bike after a big off a few years ago, and was building a collection of classic jap bikes. Always fancied one and took the plunge as they are now considered classics (lol !). I picked the white one up on Friday and am really pleased with it. I gave it a good once over and then got it mot'd and taxed and took it for a blast this afternoon. Runs really sweet, only problem I can see is the tacho drops to zero when I give it the beans maybe from 8000ish (any clues welcome).
The rest of my bikes are, 92 & 94 fireblades, a couple of rd350lc and rd250 LC's, two X7's, an X5, 81 CBX1000, 79 Z1300A1, 86 Slabbie GSXR750, 81 katana 750, 77 GS1000, 82 gpz750A2, 84 gpz900A1 and a few other bits and bobs...
Generally keep,things standard and ride them as much as possible. Will post pics along the way.
I will ask one of my mechanic mates about the prob and see what they say
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Re: Aberdeen newbie
Got this from my copy of the Yamaha workshop manual for this model
The YZF-R1 features a self-diagnosing system for the following circuits:
1. throttle position sensor
2. EXUP
3. fuel level indicator light
if any of these circuits are defective their respective condition codes will be displayed on the tachometer when the main switch is set to "ON" (irrespective of whether the engine is running or not)
1. throttle position sensor a) Disconnected b) Short-circuit c) Locked 0 - 3,000rpm
2. EXUP a) Improper connection b) Short-circuit c) Servomotor is locked 0 - 7,000rpm
3. Fuel level indicator light a) Improper connection 0 - 8,000rpm
It looks like you have a problem with the fuel indicator light connection
Hope this Helps
The YZF-R1 features a self-diagnosing system for the following circuits:
1. throttle position sensor
2. EXUP
3. fuel level indicator light
if any of these circuits are defective their respective condition codes will be displayed on the tachometer when the main switch is set to "ON" (irrespective of whether the engine is running or not)
1. throttle position sensor a) Disconnected b) Short-circuit c) Locked 0 - 3,000rpm
2. EXUP a) Improper connection b) Short-circuit c) Servomotor is locked 0 - 7,000rpm
3. Fuel level indicator light a) Improper connection 0 - 8,000rpm
It looks like you have a problem with the fuel indicator light connection
Hope this Helps
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Welcome in mate, that's an impressive list of bikes. Post some pics when you have time, we love pics on here.
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Hi Fraser welcome in mate,wouldn't be Scots by any chance would you?
Lovely collection you have,brings back a lot of memories with that lot.
Lovely collection you have,brings back a lot of memories with that lot.
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Re: Aberdeen newbie
Nice collection of bikes .
As hash says the rev counter is also the diagnostics indicator , download the manuals from the 4xv section & in the service manual the taco indication is explained very well , it's also worth checking the main wiring loom 21 pin white block connector & greasing it up as these give real problems as they get easily corroded .
As hash says the rev counter is also the diagnostics indicator , download the manuals from the 4xv section & in the service manual the taco indication is explained very well , it's also worth checking the main wiring loom 21 pin white block connector & greasing it up as these give real problems as they get easily corroded .
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Welcome in Fraser. I have trouble finding time to ride one.
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Welcome in Fraser
Pics of your collection would be great,sounds like you have some real classic bikes there

Pics of your collection would be great,sounds like you have some real classic bikes there

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