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HI , I have 2013 HP4 no 2367. I have taken the Akrapovic exhaust off and replaced it with a small AR and link . I now have to put it all back on for a track day at croft next week. can you tell me if I need to connect the butterfly valves . I struggle with basic mechanical stuff along with...

Morning anyone, do you know if the Akrapovic stubby slip on can fits all years . I have taken it off my 2011 bike and would like to know if the cat / footpeg positions have changed since 2011. or will it fit all years thanks Jack sprat.

HI ya, I recently turned my bike into a track bike much more fun . This has not lasted too long as I have developed a knee problem due to hanging off at corners. So should I sell as is (nothing racy just fairings to make an off cheaper) or put all the road kit back on tax insure MOT ?(this...

HI YA , I have 2011 that is now tracked only . It has Danmoto Decat and is due new filters soon.So what in your views are the best filters to use in its present state never remaped and seems to work ok some times fails noise tests but rain mode helps that . C and N pipper cross ? I am open to...

HI YA , anyone know a good make of quick release filler cap for a 2011 . I have one from RACETEK. That is very nice but I don't think it will fit, due to the strange shape of the hole in the tank, not round as you would have thought . Regards JS PS I have a Jamie Whitham Track day on Tuesday...

Hi ya can I use KI front K2 rear without warmers for track days . I only do track days on s1000rr, all its road kit is off. I will eventually get warmers and then I know they will be ok ,but till then . I will of course warm them with a few laps first. many thanks JS

HI YA, Jack sprat here, after attempting to get on one of the BMW friendly track days I got the feeling, with no disrespect may I add ,as I am no track demon but only use my bike for the track now. It was trying to get me banned . Has anyone tried a Jamie witham track day ? I have done quite...

HI YA , I have been offered an Ohlins front damper for a good price.(£80). Now the question, from what I understand which is limited . The travel on the s1000 OEM dapper is 58 mm. The one I have been offered has only 53mm. if I increase the stop on the yolk say 3mm each side . will this be...

Hi Ya , Track bike is coming along nicely . Couple of quickies ,I am not going to have regular service from BMW now so this brings the oil question into play . I think I have grasped the 5/40 10/40 thing will not make a lot of difference .So I can always get Castrol power 1 racing 10/40 ...

Hi has anyone used the slick plug with K3s. I understand its for slicks on a track, I have heard people saying they use slick on the road. Are slicks the minimum requirement for this mode. TA Jack Sprat

Hi ya, Just got my race fairings from BB Plastics they look very good . Got the gel coat in red/black again very good . My problem is my very nice MRA double bubble dark smoke screen (which will be up for sale soon ) will not fit . So my question is can any one point me in the direction of a...

Hi Ya, just purchased some DIAMOND RACING rear sets they are on special offer end of season .£250 DOWN to £150. I am told they are good quality and use by many top class teams Regards Jack sprat

Hi Ya , The track bike is coming along nicely. I would like to know if any one knows the import tax on one of these (2011 DeCat link pipe) . At £140 I am not sure what it will be and if it may price its self now above the UK one. Regards Jack sprat

HI YA , I would like to know can I remove the cat. Saw it off, to insert a Decat link pipe, without removing lots of thing headers radiators and such. So kind of when it on the bike. I have read many posts and it sounds a big job and I am no way handy enough to do this.(taking things to bits...

Hi will track fairings fit over the standard cat . I understand its not the best option, but track day noise levels mean I have to leave it on, or baffle the life out of my Ako. stubby if the cat is removed . Manny thanks jack sprat

HI YA, Could someone please tell me do you think race fairings for 2013 will fit 2011.the guy at GB plastics seems to think so, says BSB team used them after an off on a 2011 and they fit without modifications . Also when I remove all the road kit what do I do about the fault codes, lights...

Hi ya has any one done a BMW track day , the FE one with stars and funny bikes also if you have a s1000rr they let you have a go on a HP4 £295 for they day on your own bike .

HI I have Akrapovic stuby end can (BMW no. part ). If I decat and link pipe, will I be able to use DB. killer, for some or all track days. How do all of you manage the noise issue . Will this require a remap, I cant find the info. on AKpv. web site .

HI YA, Doin CADWELL on Monday with MSV sorry to say in but in novice group only done Malory and Ron Haslam school so looking forward to it .

Hi ya, jack sprat here, as from my previous posts and spelling, you may know that my skills are limited to POP/PAP (petrol ,oil ,polish) - (petrol ,air polish ). Also my long windedness is that a word. Well, I am doing a track day 2nd June at Cadwell . Getting some on track help from the...