Which end is the no 1 cylinder on a 98 R1, the sprocket end or the clutch end?

Hi,
Number 1 is the sprocket end.
I found this out the hard way when converting mine to R1 lots of pops and bangs and flames

Dave........

Are you sure? I've just tried starting it and it won't.

Hi mate
Just found this maybe some info might be helpful to you
http://www.bethman.net/r1forum/manuals.html

Hope you get sorted