[R1 front brake clatter]

hi there i own an 05 underseat exaust R1 and getting alot of clattering noise from the front, under inspection i have found this noise to be the pads and retaining pins rattling in the callipers!! i would like to know if anyone else has had this prob the bike has done about 9000 mls and in mint condition

[Annoying clatter from top end]

used to own a 98 divvy myself some yrs ago lol and that too had the same prob a ticking on the left side of the engine would sometimes get it on right when very hot but not often!!! basically its a quirk of the engine you could spend a fortune at yam dealer gettin tappets etc set but wont be quiet for long lol

[XJ600 Tyres]

Thanks for that advice dude, nice to get a reply. I shall bare that in mind, the Pirelli's seem a little too soft, with the mileage I do I'd get through them in a matter of months! Guess they're good for the track or the fair weather rider though, personally I don't believe in fair weather riding

hi there mate i used to have a divi some yrs back mine was a 98 wi twin front disks naked model and the best tire i found was bridgstone BT45 great wet or dry and grippy from cold

hope that helps

[What do you think of]

ive had a thundercat and it was not a patch on the R6 i bought after the thundercat, and then after nearly a 3 yr no bike period i thought what the hay and bought an 05 under seat exhaust R1 a truly awsome piece of kit

[yet another newbi]

cheers guys alex i had thundercat before the R6

[yet another newbi]

hi all

thought i would just say big hello to you all, i have just returned to biking after a 3yr break so jumped straight in the deep end and bought myself an 05 underseat exhaust R1, my previous bike was an 03 R6 and the difference is staggering lol