Category Archives: Bikes

Had some trouble with the running of the bike. When the engine got hot, it would drop down onto 2 cylinders and plumes of smoke from unburnt fuel would start coming out the back! In order to make sure I … Continue reading →

Oops… Ran out of fuel again on Saturday morning Previously, while I was running the R1 in, I got 25 miles on reserve before the engine stopped (I did it once to figure out what the limit was), But it … Continue reading →

Ordinarily I wouldn’t publish this information but I’m willing to make an exception in this case. If you ride around North-West London (A40, Hanger Lane, A406, Ace Cafe etc.) be on the lookout for an orange and yellow Toyota Supra, … Continue reading →

Bought an Arai RX-7 helmet yesterday. It’s the most expensive accessory I’ve bought to date, but I figure that bikes can be replaced but my head can’t!My first impressions are that it fits extremely well (I got the XS, 53-54cms) … Continue reading →

Went to the BMF show on Sunday. It seemed to be quite a bit smaller than in previous years, although all the usual big stands were there. The entrance price was ?Ǭ£14 (?Ǭ£12 for BMF members) which seems a bit … Continue reading →

I picked up some Akrapovic race exhaust cans (with the ‘y’ connecting tube) from a friend of a friend who sold his R1 last year. They sound absolutely fantastic! You do get a small horsepower gain thanks to improved air … Continue reading →

Fitted my numberplate bracket & smaller plate – click here for the photos. I actually fitted this new numberplate bracket before the R&G lowers (see previous post), but as I only got some show plates made up at recently (at … Continue reading →

Fitted my R&G crash protectors (uppers and lowers) & an official Yamaha tankpad – click here for the gallery. I though that the tankpad was grey originally, but it’s actually clear fading up into black, so it transforms to match … Continue reading →

Fitted the Yamaha paddock stand bobbins from my R6. These items are a bit flashy, with the Yamaha tuning fork logo on the side. The swinging arm on this bike is upside down – for a lower centre of gravity … Continue reading →

As promised, here are some photo’s of the new bike (from the day I picked it up).Still chuffed to bits with it! It’s so surprisingly easy to ride, easier than the R6 I think and yet still so fast. The … Continue reading →