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New Toy time

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:03 pm
by Jim25
Hi,
About to pull trigger on a 2018 R1...!!

After blowing the engine on my R6 at Mugello last year, I have been torn between a 2018 RSV4 RR or the R1. I managed to have a day on a'18 V4 out at Mugello and my god, it was the best motorcycle I have ever riden! Incredibly confident on the front end, you could literally out brake everything! BUt everyone tells me the R1 is a better track machine... So in talks with a dealer at the moment... Lets see what happens!! :dance:

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:41 am
by Steve R1
Welcome to the forum, must admit I love my new R1, best bike I’ve ever owned but I’ve only had R1’s, and R6 and CBRs so cant compare it to other bikes.

Regarding on track, actually this is the first bike I’ve never taken on track but given how she handles in the road I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Welcome and enjoy your new toy

Stephen


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Re: New Toy time

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:07 am
by Moise
Jim25 wrote:Hi,
About to pull trigger on a 2018 R1...!!

After blowing the engine on my R6 at Mugello last year, I have been torn between a 2018 RSV4 RR or the R1. I managed to have a day on a'18 V4 out at Mugello and my god, it was the best motorcycle I have ever riden! Incredibly confident on the front end, you could literally out brake everything! BUt everyone tells me the R1 is a better track machine... So in talks with a dealer at the moment... Lets see what happens!! :dance:
Does everyone own a R1? Ride one and make up your own mind.

Truth be told, you probably can't go wrong with either.

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:01 pm
by carsonr6
I’ve seen quite a few R1s on track now and they look epic.

I’ve ridden an R1M on the road and wasn’t impressed but I think that was down to the individual bike and circumstances. I’d love an R1 for the track.

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:34 pm
by Danf1
carsonr6 wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:01 pm I’ve seen quite a few R1s on track now and they look epic.

I’ve ridden an R1M on the road and wasn’t impressed but I think that was down to the individual bike and circumstances. I’d love an R1 for the track.
You need a bigger garage first :whistle:

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:03 pm
by carsonr6
Danf1 wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:34 pm
carsonr6 wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:01 pm I’ve seen quite a few R1s on track now and they look epic.

I’ve ridden an R1M on the road and wasn’t impressed but I think that was down to the individual bike and circumstances. I’d love an R1 for the track.
You need a bigger garage first :whistle:
Don’t you worry, I’ve plenty of space 🤣

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:05 pm
by jompy
Welcome in

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:57 am
by Jim25
Thanks, I will be picking the new bike up next sunday😁

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:58 am
by Danf1
carsonr6 wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:01 pm I’ve seen quite a few R1s on track now and they look epic.

I’ve ridden an R1M on the road and wasn’t impressed but I think that was down to the individual bike and circumstances. I’d love an R1 for the track.
They don’t sound as nice as your “prilia” flat out Rob🤫

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:46 am
by carsonr6
Danf1 wrote: Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:58 am
carsonr6 wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:01 pm I’ve seen quite a few R1s on track now and they look epic.

I’ve ridden an R1M on the road and wasn’t impressed but I think that was down to the individual bike and circumstances. I’d love an R1 for the track.
They don’t sound as nice as your “prilia” flat out Rob🤫
It’s a close call though mate

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:54 am
by Mr. F
Congratulations dude!

A bit of unsolicited advice if I may? First mod I would do is drop the fork legs through the triple clamps until the fork caps are flush with the top yoke. Made such a difference to mine in that it calmed the front end down a bit.
The other mod I would do is change the stock pads for some SBS pads, sintered if your just road riding or dual carbons if she's just a track beast.

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:09 am
by Jim25
Mr. F wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:54 am Congratulations dude!

A bit of unsolicited advice if I may? First mod I would do is drop the fork legs through the triple clamps until the fork caps are flush with the top yoke. Made such a difference to mine in that it calmed the front end down a bit.
The other mod I would do is change the stock pads for some SBS pads, sintered if your just road riding or dual carbons if she's just a track beast.
Thanks, was looking what to do with the front to see if it can be calmed a bit.
I'll be fitting some ebc gpfax pads straight away too. Used them on my current track bike and think there great

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:12 am
by Mr. F
Jim25 wrote: Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:09 am
Mr. F wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:54 am Congratulations dude!

A bit of unsolicited advice if I may? First mod I would do is drop the fork legs through the triple clamps until the fork caps are flush with the top yoke. Made such a difference to mine in that it calmed the front end down a bit.
The other mod I would do is change the stock pads for some SBS pads, sintered if your just road riding or dual carbons if she's just a track beast.
Thanks, was looking what to do with the front to see if it can be calmed a bit.
I'll be fitting some ebc gpfax pads straight away too. Used them on my current track bike and think there great
Is this going to be a dedicated track weapon or a street bike too?

Re: New Toy time

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:56 pm
by Jim25
Track only