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2nd March 2020, 17:22 | #76 | |
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2nd March 2020, 17:32 | #77 | ||
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) Quote:
R&G also has a similar design product to TechSpec, will be looking into that also Even I am not a big fan of stomp grips so not looking into that option. Quote:
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3rd March 2020, 08:50 | #78 |
BHPian | Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) A bit late, congrats on your acquisition Krishna. What you own is truly a beautiful machine, something that helped Yamaha turn the tables in their WSBK campaign, winning the '09 championship with Ben Spies on the very same generation of the R1. It is so good to see someone spending that time and energy in keeping the machine in good condition. After going through your various posts, I thought I'll sum up some suggestions for you here:
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I love the R1 to bits always have, I do intend to keep the bike in top mechanical and visual condition while enjoying it at the same time. Fingers crossed Quote:
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Hey, even the R1 is specified at 36/42 from the factory and that is what I am maintaining. P.S It is awesome that you had one of the most legendary bike the 600RR. I always admired that bike and had the good luck of interacting with one very recently which belonged to a friend/ fellow BHPian. Cheers Krishna | |||||||||||
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3rd March 2020, 12:46 | #80 | |||||
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Thank you, the bike was (is) bullet proof and served me really well. Now, she's made way for the RSV4. | |||||
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3rd March 2020, 14:23 | #81 | ||||
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3rd March 2020, 17:52 | #82 | |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) Quote:
Something like the EBC HH or the EPFA's will be far superior to any oem pad even for road use. Combined with braided lines and you are set for spirited rides. OEM pads are average at best. An after market filter from K/N, Amsoil, Mobil 1, HI-Flo will perform equal if not better than oem. I have never used an oem filter during any of my service and have not faced any engine issues by using an after market one. OEM works just fine but can run expensive if you do a lot of touring with frequent service intervals. There is no need for a piggy bank ecu. There is absolutely no change in the air/fuel mixture by installing just a slip on. The restriction in the exhaust system happens prior to the can and the stock ECU can alter itself for smaller changes if any by installing the slip on. They basically for noise and weight savings. And unless you are running a race filter the flow of air is also the same. A full exhaust installed is when the need for mapping arises. Last edited by bigron : 3rd March 2020 at 18:03. | |
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3rd March 2020, 18:46 | #83 |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) So guys, need some help. The spark plugs on the bike was changed last at 16k kms on the ODO and now I am at 24k. So I have about 2K kms before I need to change them. But I need to get an oil change in within 1k kms. So I have decided to get it all done together and also fit in a few accessories I have coming in soon. So what I want suggestions/advice with is Spark Plugs. Instead of going for the stock plugs planning on getting the NGK Iridium plugs. I browsed their website and found the required part through their part finder option. But my doubt is how accurate is this option. When I looked into the details provided within the same website, the part that came up was shown for the R1 up until the 1998 model, which got me confused. Is it the same or has it changed. As per owners manual the model number is different, I think it's because the bike might be coming with standard plugs and I am looking to move to Iridium plugs Any help would be much appreciated. EDIT : Did a little bit more digging. Found the stock part in the NGK website. But on comparing the details with the Iridium plug , there are a few parameters that show different spec. For EG: Reach and thread diameter. I'll attach screenshots here for better clarity Stock Plug Details Iridium Plug Details My knowledge of Spark plug is very limited. So If anybody can shed more light on this it'll be really helpful. I'm getting a gut feeling going for the stock plugs will be the smarter move here. Cheers Krishna Last edited by krishnaprasadgg : 3rd March 2020 at 19:09. |
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3rd March 2020, 19:32 | #84 |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) Short answer, get stock plugs from the dealer and call it the day. Longer answer, both plugs that you see will work on your bike.The negligible difference would probably be in the booster gap and the tip. NGK website can be quite confusing but NGK builds two types of iridium plugs. Iridium OE and Iridium IX. There is a difference in their service intervals and also a slight variation in their construction. We can discuss more but just stick to the factory plugs. Last edited by bigron : 3rd March 2020 at 19:40. |
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4th March 2020, 05:36 | #85 | |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) Quote:
Yes, the NGK website is a bit confusing when you start reading into the details. I found in some places the unit used between 2 products shown is also not standardized, one was in inches one in mm. Cheers Krishna | |
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10th March 2020, 12:30 | #86 |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) No ride update this week. I have about 1k kms more or so before I need to get a general service done and 2k before replacing the spark plugs. Spark plugs are in order. I am expecting to get the bike into service within 2-3 weeks' time. That's about the time I take to cover 1k kms. But I do have some other updates. 2 new parts have come in and both are aftermarket parts. 1. MRA Racing windscreen(Double bubble, light grey) 2. Tech Spec Tank Grips. Let me just say how pathetic it is to deal with most of the shops dealing with aftermarket parts here. The kind of lackluster response I get when trying to talk to them to know if they have a part in stock or if they can order one for me. The utter disrespectful 'take it or leave it/I am doing you a favor' attitude is just something that gets on my nerve. When looking for a Double bubble visor, I called up/ messaged quite a few shops in Delhi, Mumbai region and none of them are even interested to take in order. The same happened when looking into the tech spec tank grips. Speed monks in Delhi seemed to have them listed on their website as in stock but with previous experience from other shops I decided to call them first and then place an order and sure enough, they did not have the item in stock at all. At least they were very prompt in responding to text and calls which was a good thing in my books. Though they also did not show any interest in ordering one for me. Someone had suggested Baycity speed shop and they have not even bothered to respond to my messages, funny enough when I dropped ina message I saw a message I had sent them over 3 years ago for the same tech spec pads fro my CBR and that message was also not responded to. I guess they are not interested in serving people who do not visit their stores. MRA Visor Opted for the Light Grey Tint So Finally in a fit of rage, I just ordered one from Revzilla(thankfully they were back in stock this time) and decided to just pay the customs tax and be done with it, instead of dealing with the shops here. I placed the order on 3rd March and Received it today. That's about 7 days from the US to my somewhat rural village in Kerala, 10/10 on shipping. The pads cost me $74.95 with a flat $45 shipping to India, a total of $119.95. UPS deals with delivery fulfillment in India and they took care of customs clearance and everything. So, in the end, I had to pay up 42% customs duty for the $75 which came up to Rs.2342 and a service charge for UPS of about Rs.298/-. So the total cost for getting the tank pads in hand cam to about Rs.11,390/- (8751 + 2639 customs duty & service charge). I definitely paid a premium but seemed better than dealing with shops here. Always Love to see that RevZilla logo Just the stickers make it almost worth the 45 dollars shipping charge. Now as for the MRA visor, they have worldwide shipping but do not ship to India. In calling up many shops I finally got hold of a shop in Cochin called Corsagram who deals with imported goods for bikes. Luckily they were very accomodating and were ready to place an order with MRA for 50% upfront payment and promised me delivery within 21 days. Paid 5k upfront and the order reached their shop within 14 days and paid the remaining 4.5k and collected the visor from them. So the visor cost me around Rs9,500. With a list price of around Rs.6,xxx/- as per their web site. I did get a good deal for the visor. Fitment will be done soon along with the next service and will post detailed pictures then. I also did a bit of window shopping for helmets. Corsagram had the Nexx and Shark helmets with them. I tried out their Shark Race R Pro Lorenzo replica helmet. Also Tried out the Nexx XR2 Carbon Zero And their Nexx WST2 Carbon Zero. This apparently works for both Supersports and naked bikes too. the website also calssifies it under the "Sports" section. Out of the 3 I really loved the fitment of the Shark, it was very snug and felt comfortable too at size M, which I use a size L with the Nexx. Still on the fence about which helmet to get, will continue looking for some time and make the decision soon. Having used the Nexx XR2 Carbon Pure for the last 4 years I want to try out a different brand but the pricing and availability are making me reconsider this. Cheers Krishna |
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10th March 2020, 13:20 | #87 |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition)
Incidentally I was at Corsagram yesterday, though I had gone to check out their mesh jackets. Ive been using the Shark Race R Pro for a couple of years now. Fabulous helmet. Ive posted feedback on it in the helmet thread. And you get a 5 * SHARP rating instead of the 3* that the Nexx XR2 gets. Let me know if you are planning to pick up a helmet in Cochin. |
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10th March 2020, 13:50 | #88 | |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) Quote:
Shark seems to be the better option right now. Need to save up. They quoted me around 50k or so for the Pro variant. I will definitely ping if I'm getting one from Cochin. Cheers Krishna | |
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| Re: Review: My Yamaha R1 (WGP 50th Anniversary Edition) Krish, next up, I guess, it's time to invest in a full leather suit. Definitely warrants one, along with a good helmet upgrade. I'd suggest you look for SHARP ones, as Neil had said or as budget permits. But Bell, and HJC are a great place to start with. Secondly, I'd strongly recommend you get either ceramic or PPF done for that sort of color. You always seem to have a fetish for one off tri-colors right from CBR days, so, this would mean her shine stays up for a long time to come, and Bengalooroo's harsh parking conditions. Thirdly, If you've ever considered this, I'd suggest Galfer rotors, seems slick and performs well at least according to the reviews. Cheers! VJ |
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