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[steveo916]

Hi,

I don't have an R1 yet. A few years back when I had my SRAD750 I rode a mates 98 R1. I really liked it compared to the 750 and I went on to love the 750 on track. then I had to get a 600 to go racing for a few years. So now I'm in the market for a road/track bike and don't like any new stuff and don't want another SRAD as it just wouldn't be the same as the previous one so I'm looking for a 98-01 R1.

As most of my working day seems to consist of looking at bike forums I thought I join this one too so I can soak up some useful info so I can make a purchase soon.

Currently have a Ducati 916 (which is a keeper), Daytona 675 race bike (for sale soon) and an XR400R off roader which is for sale.

cheers

SteveO

[jompy]

Welcome in Steveo
Don't worry buddy they let any old riff raff in these days
personally i think the 5jj 00-01 is the better bike for the road due to the extra midrange other than that the 4xv 98-99 and 5jj are more or less the same bike .
I take it your on the ducatiforum.co.uk then ?
you'd best get some pics up of the 916 & xr400
"get yourself a free photobucket account & follow the idiots guide to posting pics from your pc
posting.php?mode=reply&f=6&t=10659
if you don't want to open a photobucket account then an alternative is go to
http://tinypic.com/

1 - "choose file" and browse to the image you wish to upload from your PC
2 - In the "resize" drop down choose either 15" or 17" screen (15 is enough and fast too)
3 - Press "upload now" where it will ask you to type in a couple of words to confirm you are a human being and not an automated program.
4 - Once done copy the text from the "IMG Code for Forums & Message Boards" field
5 - Then just paste it exactly as is in to your message.

or you can post direct from your not so smart phone using tapawank (tapatalk) it's great for posting pic's & notifications but wank for viewing the forum "

[samr1]

Hi Steve welcome in


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[steveo916]

ok, here's some piccys..

Daisy in road trim


Daisy in action on track...


Tracey the Trumpet racing (slowly)

[R1Clarky]

welcome in steve
i can vouch for the 5jj's great little bike

an R1 a day keeps insanity away

[Moise]

I love my 4xv. Such a fun bike for the road. A good 5jj will probably be easier to find and cheaper than a 4xv, but my suggestion would be a 99 4xv.

Thanks for the intro and photos. Why not put the 675 back to road trim, or have you gone too far?

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[Boz]

Welcome aboard Steve, you'll have to have a word with SteveR1 on here he has a Vicky!

[steveo916]

I love my 4xv. Such a fun bike for the road.

Thanks for the intro and photos. Why not put the 675 back to road trim, or have you gone too far?

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I got the 675 as a track bike so it's got no road gear. I've since chucked loads of bits at it to make it a racebike, but TBH I never really wanted it, I brought it 'cos I thought i needed it to be abit more competitive 'cos my gsxr6 was SOOOOO Slow... and because it's only ever been a racer, not sure if I could ride it "sensibly" on the road.

[jompy]

I love my 4xv. Such a fun bike for the road. A good 5jj will probably be easier to find and cheaper than a 4xv, but my suggestion would be a 99 4xv.

Thanks for the intro and photos. Why not put the 675 back to road trim, or have you gone too far?

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your not biased at all are you ?

[petepassion]

Hi, welcome to the forum,

Pete.

[r1Mike]

Nice ducati and trumpet mate, welcome to the forum

Mike

[LOCKE]

Welcome Prospect although this isn't SAMCRO.

Colin

[Chappo]

Welcome along mate

[r1Mike]

Welcome Prospect although this isn't SAMCRO.

Colin

I don't know, when SteveR1 thows his bricks out of the pram it's a bit Sons of Anarchy around here

[steveo916]

no R1 as yet, but I do now have a set of R1 wheels with wets on.

[jompy]

no R1 as yet, but I do now have a set of R1 wheels with wets on.

[steveo916]

nearly got a bike to go with my spare wheels.

got a 4xv waiting for me to pick up....

[R1Clarky]

nearly got a bike to go with my spare wheels.

got a 4xv waiting for me to pick up....

best get some pics up when u can then

an R1 a day keeps insanity away

[steveo916]

here she is, not home yet but on her way to me soon.

[jompy]

Looks nice

[tigertim20]

very nice. as long as its been kept in reasonable nick, you wont be dissapointed!

[Steve R1]

Welcome to the forum Steve, sorry I missed the origional post, I was too busy looking for the brick I inadvertently through out of my pram , mind you to be fair I did find the rag I lost just before I fell out if my tree

Anyway looks like you are getting a cracking R1 there, I love that colour scheme and you already have a spare set of wheels, let us all know what she is like when you get her home.

Welcome , join in the fun and ask any questions you like, we even have discussions on here regarding the meaning of life..... They are the interesting ones

Anyway welcome

Stephen

You have a great name btw

[Lee in scunny]

Hi & welcome aboard.
That looks like my old r1. Are the last 3 on the reg RMR.
Lee

[steveo916]

Hi lee,

no it's not your ex, just a lookee likey...

[watzy160]

Welcome Steve. Lovely bikes dude.