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JMR1 wrote:Here are my blunt, ill considered thoughts on this.
Keep out of their way and mind your own business

Trouble is, idiots riding like that…login to view the rest of this post

Don't get me wrong - there are places where it is safe to do 150mph - but on the road I take the view "you need to be able to come to a complete stop …login to view the rest of this post

I've seen some *properly* poor riding today. *Anyone* can go fast in a straight line - but slamming on the anchors into corners...get some frickin' tr…login to view the rest of this post

...went for a long ride today. Came upon the wrecked remains of a big bike. The ambulance etc had all gone...just the police picking up remains of fai…login to view the rest of this post

I've lived with an R1 since 1998 - they can be gentle and mellow, but they can be mental and scary. It all depends if your throttle hand is connected directly to your brain. :) Even a 4xv will wheelie in the 1st 3 gears with no use of clutch - just open the throttle hard and count to 5 (cover the ba...

I've had dampers on all my bikes since I got a YZF750 in the mid 90s...that is until I got my latest bike (an RVF400). The only R1 I've ridden is a 4x…login to view the rest of this post

Mark, I'm vertically challenged, don't understand all this metric stuff, my inside leg is 30 inches, I have had my R1 , a 2012 version lowered and it…login to view the rest of this post

So what is it like? Is it installed now? I'm tempted to buy a set of these - seeing as they are so cheap to replace the stock bodywork on my RVF - as …login to view the rest of this post

Mark, I'm vertically challenged, don't understand all this metric stuff, my inside leg is 30 inches, I have had my R1 , a 2012 version lowered and it…login to view the rest of this post

Bub wrote:lower it

What? My legs? …login to view the rest of this post

There's a few on here with short legs , I don't see the need in having both feet on the floor , it'd be nice . . Ahem . . . . For some people but not the be all & end all , you just have to learn better clutch control , balance & get off it to push it back :) I've ridden the R1 for the last...

Bub wrote:Nice intro and pics pal, not gonna be easy parting with that seeing as you've had it for a while, out of interest how much are you looking for ??

Sam you cheaky fooker you are shorted than me

As much as I can.



I'll start negotiations at £2500

don't look at seat height alone, seat shape and engine/tank width play a big part. I'm 168cm and can sit flat footed on my panigale. my multi is 850m…login to view the rest of this post

I looked at that little ktm at the bike show last year you'd fit on that and similar performance to the rvf I'd guess if a little less.... No - that …login to view the rest of this post

kylezx7r wrote:Finally, someone who Bub can be friends with.
Just another 5 and we have the fairy tale ..........

LOL…login to view the rest of this post

I'm 6'1 so have never had your problem with seat height, just the opposite. Your 4xv looks very clean. Good ones are likely to go up in value so maybe you should keep it as an investment and for a wheelie fix! Yes - the 4xv is in showroom condition. If it doesn't sell - I'll just mothball it and st...

Moving on from my initial post (http://www.yamahar.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8663" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) I kinda intimated on…login to view the rest of this post

Welcome in Mark Shame your getting rid of the R1 & even though it's a Honda the RVF looks in good Nick , stick around you may enjoy it here . ohhh and great first post :) It does seem like a friendly place. I've loved my R1 - and you can't help but feel really bad-ass cruising around on an R1.....

A few mates of mine use Kreiga stuff ,they put anti slip stuff between seat and bags just to add a bit more security to stop it moving Sent from my i…login to view the rest of this post

FFS - suck it up! It's progress! Next - you'll be mourning the passing of crossply tyres and carburetors! Having mags constantly available in Zinio o…login to view the rest of this post

I'm going touring this year on my new bike - so I need some kind of way of carrying luggage. My R1 has a luggage rack, but they don't make them for my…login to view the rest of this post

Shame.
I really used to like Fast Bikes of old - with Jimarillo et-al.

Even now, in the midst of winter, when I'm missing riding - I put on the Pulp…login to view the rest of this post

Google.

When I used to ride a lot - I'd get around 2500 to 3000 on a rear and double that to the front.

I used Dunlop D204s then D207s, then Pirelli Corsas.
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I did a trackday at pembrey on my 4xv a few years ago and the light came on at 62miles. It had been full. Thirsty day. Yeah...when I've been on track…login to view the rest of this post