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hi everyone,i joined a while back,with a virgin rep 4xv motored r1 but sadly had to sell due too a serious injury of an already knackered spine. :shock:
thankfully things are on the up,and having just sold the make do comfy archair that was the 1200 bandit, :roll:
im now awaiting my new to me 2002 registered 5jj being delivered by courier in the morning....best xmas EVER!!!!
so excited,i cant wait to be back on the best bike ever,the mighty R1. :clap: :dance:
i just know ill be getting zero sleep tonight!!
hope your all well and catch up with some of you as i have a read up on what ive missed.
the reprebate jompy still knocking about btw?


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your gonna love the extra torque the 5jj delivers m8 - enjoy :-)
oh & jompy will be along shortly ;-)

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ey up buddy,good to see your still around mate.
still on the same blue 5jj mate?
cant wait to get the bike tmrw.
theres no other bike like an original carb'd r1 for me personaly.
tried the k1 gsxr1000 for a while,and while its quite a beast,
the quality and finish are miles apart.

just got to remove the stickers from the belly pan and hugger,i want it o.e looking.

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yes pal, just love the ol girl - fits like a glove, more power than is truly necessary really & just so much grin factor for yer buck - welcome back m8 :-)

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Welcome back Matt
Glad to here the back is good enough for you to enjoy the R1's again :clap:
The 5jj looks sweet :dance:
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exactly pal,couldnt put it better myself.
some would argue theres better bikes but not for me.
does everything i want/need and more.
plus its still the best looking bike made in my eyes,
and so iconic.thought id grab another before they increase in value
lot of fuss around them with the 20th anni of the r1 this year.
stunning gorgeous bikes. 8-)
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jompy wrote:Welcome back Matt
Glad to here the back is good enough for you to enjoy the R1's again :clap:
The 5jj looks sweet :dance:
hey up old pal,you still on the naked r1 beast?
get down to cmc much,we'll have to meet up for a brew mate.
last time was yzf day there iirc.
sooooo good to be back pal.
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BIG UN wrote:
jompy wrote:Welcome back Matt
Glad to here the back is good enough for you to enjoy the R1's again :clap:
The 5jj looks sweet :dance:
hey up old pal,you still on the naked r1 beast?
get down to cmc much,we'll have to meet up for a brew mate.
last time was yzf day there iirc.
sooooo good to be back pal.
Yeah still got the old knacker !
And salads engine just incase :lol:
Think I've may have been back to convince :lol:
Cuppa sounds good mate but not on the half-one until the weather's better :whistle:
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lol no worrys mate.we'll sort it once weathers better .
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I used to have the exact same colour scheme 5JJ, it was a brilliant bike and never let me down. 8-)

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Welcome back to R1 land BIG UN.
Loving your excitement about being back on the R1. :dance:
2012 & yellow - must be one of those anni's.
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Welcome back Matt, and as Jompy says, glad your back is better. Enjoy your new toy

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Hi and welcome back
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Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back ImageImage
Where have you been hiding :think:
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jompy wrote:
Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back ImageImage
Where have you been hiding :think:
just returned from a covert mission;-)

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R1Clarky wrote:
jompy wrote:
Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back ImageImage
Where have you been hiding :think:
just returned from a covert mission;-)

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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it :whistle:
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jompy wrote:
R1Clarky wrote:
jompy wrote:
Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back ImageImage
Where have you been hiding :think:
just returned from a covert mission;-)

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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it :whistle:
Been through some personal crap i'm afraid Imageso been a bit quiet
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Redjj wrote:
jompy wrote:
R1Clarky wrote:
jompy wrote:
Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back ImageImage
Where have you been hiding :think:
just returned from a covert mission;-)

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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it :whistle:
Been through some personal crap i'm afraid Imageso been a bit quiet
well if you're through it thats good :-) anyway you cant leave us youre just about the only bird with big enough balls to fit in ;-)

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R1Clarky wrote:
Redjj wrote:
jompy wrote:
R1Clarky wrote:
jompy wrote: Where have you been hiding :think:
just returned from a covert mission;-)

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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it :whistle:
Been through some personal crap i'm afraid Imageso been a bit quiet
well if you're through it thats good :-) anyway you cant leave us youre just about the only bird with big enough balls to fit in ;-)

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Sorry to hear about the crap red , sounds pretty serious !
Hope it's all sorted and didn't take too many body bags
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jompy wrote:Sorry to hear about the crap red , sounds pretty serious !
Hope it's all sorted and didn't take too many body bags
Sadly its not, but it'll get there eventually. Thanks Jompy x
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Post by BIG UN »

cheers everyone.
luvly example red,brilliant bikes.
mines been used through winter and kept outside,
a shame but a winter project,im quickly bringing her back to former glory.
she deserves it.
nothing a grease up,good clean,change a few bolts and a good service wont solve.
itll be a bargain once completed.

shes already come up a treat after 5 very cold deep cleaning hours and a new set of mirrors. 8-)
think previous owner was just too lazy ffs.
not a true biker,just transport to him.
bike originaly sold by dynomite.
she'll be a belter when im done.
good thing about long winters.lol

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Looking good already!
Old enough to know better.
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+1 don't look like shes gonna need much spending to make her pretty again ;-)

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