Just wanted to put this out there for anyone else wanting a new battery....
My one finally died (been on the bike for about 6/7 years so not done bad)
So i looked online and found Tanya batteries, and ordered a new YT14B-BS thursday evening and it was delivered friday lunchtime
Excellent service and cheaper than Halfords who couldnt deliver until next week.

Are they routed correctly ?
Does the throttle feel free on the bars ?

Did mine and once all back together and primed it started up traight away 


The kit i bought had new float needle valves which meant i had to reset the float heights
Going by the manual i turned them upside down and got a measurement of 12.5-13.5mm from carb body to top of float
Been using it the last two days and is alot better
Could do with checking the carbs for balancing but will prob do that the weekend

Another great piece of advice
Well done unfazed

Used daily through the friggin blackwall tunnel grrrrrr!!!!!
Hopefully get a job this side of the water soon 

Well i had a few spare hours today so decided to check them anyway
Removed the seat tank and sidepanels
Drained coolant and removed radiator and thermostat housing
Removed AIS system then coils and plug leads
Removed rocker cover and all clearances are well within spec    happy days


Put it all back together and refilled coolant


Next job is to check and balance the carbs, possibly sunday

Flew through the mot this morning so back using it for work
There is no signs or noises from the head so am going to leave the valve clearances until it is laid up in the wet season

Doh !!!


Hopefully some warm soapy water will get it clean for you

Well this has been put back till next weekend as just found out the mot ran out last week oops lol
Anyway booked in for saturday so will get that done first then start...
Maybe doing a bit more while im there and will post up pics as i go 

Cheers for all the info and advice guys.
Am fairly competant as have rebuilt a few r1's in the past
BUT everyday is a school day 

Not alot dearer than over here robbo !!!!


The light had just come on on mine so i filled her up and it costs £30.32
2 years ago i could fill t up for £16 ffs

Today, I have listened to a symphony.
Called Black Widow, its in several movements, from the introduction through various pieces, i.e. 4,000 & 6,000. I think the composer is Yamaha. The best bit (I think) was the overrun, followed by the give it the berries. 

 

Possible carb 4 slider making different noise when just flicking them up and letting drop ,, but just slight difference. Havent taken apart yet just visual check. 

Whip the top off and check the diaphragm