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by sevenr7
Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 75
Views: 4096

Re: Is anybody out the

I check in from time to time & still have the 2015 R1M & 2000 R7. I started working for a Japanese M/C manufacturer 6 years ago (not Yamaha ;) ) & hav…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:09 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New Bike Ordered
Replies: 31
Views: 2125

Re: New Bike Ordered

Good choice!

There’s been 13 recalls already on the V4 since launch so let’s hope BMW are a bit more thorough in their quality control :ologin to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Len Manchester Bust
Replies: 21
Views: 1239

Len Manchester Bust

Just heard that Len Manchester, Yamaha Premier Dealer, have gone pop :o Rumour on the street is that they were selling new bikes and not registering t…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Ed Cosker Superbike Buying Experience
Replies: 37
Views: 2103

Re: Ed Cosker Superbike Buying Experience

I don't suppose anyone will be saddened by the closure of this dealership on the 16th December........ :twisted: :!:login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sat Dec 24, 2016 2:18 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Gearbox Recall. One year on..VLOG
Replies: 32
Views: 2301

Re: Gearbox Recall. One year on..VLOG

Nice work! 8-)

I'm guessing though that the bike still has an outstanding recall showing on Yamaha's system which could affect resale value if you eve…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:54 am
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: Silverstone 2017
Replies: 16
Views: 2026

Re: Silverstone 2017

Thanks a lot for the feedback gents, can you hire a tent too or do you need to bring your own to said campsites? Got to bring your own really. I boug…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Fri Dec 23, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: Silverstone 2017
Replies: 16
Views: 2026

Re: Silverstone 2017

The last 3 years I've watched from Becketts. Undercover grandstand, excellent track views plus you can also see the bikes coming into Village & The Lo…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Fri Jul 01, 2016 5:24 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: H2 1st go...
Replies: 13
Views: 859

Re: H2 1st go...

Nice 8-) I was lucky enough to ride both the H2 & H2R at Bruntingthorpe 2 months ago. H2 crazy fast, but stable & hit the limiter at 186mph halfway do…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Cassington - 10,000 Bikes!
Replies: 6
Views: 2678

Cassington - 10,000 Bikes!

https://cassingtonbikenight.wordpress.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Huge annual bike meet, always held last Monday in June.....this year 27th. Need to arrive early so can park in the village, last year I got there around 4pm & found a space. Anyone going, weather ...
by sevenr7
Tue May 03, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 14
Views: 1691

Re: Fuel

Have always used Shell super in all my bikes for past 20 years....just on the assumption that it would degrade less over winter. Couldn't comment on a…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sun May 01, 2016 8:06 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Watches
Replies: 7
Views: 963

Re: Watches

85 reviews online which are very complimentary although some of the warranties are with The Watch Source instead of the manufacturer :think: Once you …login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Inside info.....
Replies: 38
Views: 1149

Re: Inside info.....

It amazes me how misunderstood PCP is by some individuals in the bike industry when 83% of all new car purchases are funded using that method and many…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:29 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Beautiful R1M petrol tank...WAS! And is again!
Replies: 56
Views: 1933

Re: Beautiful R1M petrol tank...WAS!

Terribly bad luck :| I had something similar happen to my R7 tank when a Honda SP1 rear shock rolled off the shelf & hit it. Wasn't as big a dent as y…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:10 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Inside info.....
Replies: 38
Views: 1149

Inside info.....

A mate showed me the Yamaha YTD registration stats yesterday & also April standalone.....made for surprising reading ;) YTD 'standard' R1 registration…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Reg plates, best supplier
Replies: 21
Views: 684

Re: Reg plates, best supplier

8 x 6 hasn't caused me any issues in 14 years...fits a tail tidy really well also. Avoid the no plate seller in the back of MCN Classified (can't rem…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Reg plates, best supplier
Replies: 21
Views: 684

Re: Reg plates, best supplier

8 x 6 hasn't caused me any issues in 14 years...fits a tail tidy really well also. Avoid the no plate seller in the back of MCN Classified (can't reme…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 0 mile r1m ain't gonna happen.
Replies: 22
Views: 1160

Re: 0 mile r1m ain't gonna happen.

I can see both sides, however ultimately the motorcycle dealer would be held accountable if a fault with the 'M' caused serious injury to the rider, a…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:35 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Insurance for 1M
Replies: 56
Views: 2853

Re: Insurance for 1M

Glad you get there in the end Mike. I know what you mean about ringing around it cost me too much time over 3 days and got quite annoying! Especially…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: issues after gearbox recall
Replies: 62
Views: 2825

Re: issues after gearbox recall

Ride mine today. It's sweet. You need to remember the bike needs running in again to help bed the gears down. No issues with neutral. Bike seems just…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: It's Arrived!
Replies: 14
Views: 1084

Re: It's Arrived!

AliG wrote:How come yours doesn't have the GPS fitted? Pick mine up in a couple of days so not sure if we get both seat units or not?

Sent from my D
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by sevenr7
Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Been and gone and done it!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1077

Re: Been and gone and done it!!

Blinder!

Need to see some pics though :Dlogin to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Insurance for 1M
Replies: 56
Views: 2853

Re: Insurance for 1M

Managed to get both bikes insured through eBike (R7 & R1M ) for £337......early forties, garaged & 5+ yrs no claims :character-spongebobdance: Didn't…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates
Replies: 428
Views: 10735

Re: 2016 R1/R1M delivery dates

I'm hoping my M gets delivered early, got an expected delivery date of 29 April. Ordered my accessories (akra slip-on and link pipe, and tail tidy) y…login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Insurance for 1M
Replies: 56
Views: 2853

Re: Insurance for 1M

Managed to get both bikes insured through eBike (R7 & R1M ) for £337......early forties, garaged & 5+ yrs no claims :character-spongebobdance: Didn't …login to view the rest of this post
by sevenr7
Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Happy 'M'iversary
Replies: 178
Views: 4660

Re: Happy 'M'iversary

Still doing the insurance run around, and I think I'll be on the phone to a few brokers Monday as the Internet doesn't like expensive bikes! For anyb…login to view the rest of this post