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by robby71
Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Re: Which model is it?

I would say the only real problem apart from the price is the painted air duct.
The fact the tyres are melted just mean its either been on track or us…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Re: Which model is it?

Scrapman wrote:Which did you look at ?


Sent to heaven coz hell was full.
The 1 at the top of the post…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Sun Dec 29, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Re: Which model is it?

Well went for a look today and was very dissapointed
1. RHS air duct has been repainted - darker colour and poor finish
2. both tyres have been scrubbed…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Re: Which model is it?

Well dealer emailed me with some better figures so i'm going to have a look this weekend

Anything i should be looking at apart from the usual (repairs,…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:29 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Re: Which model is it?

Robby in answer to your original post if I were in your shoes this is what I would be spending your money on. A 2007 4C8 R1 in a popular colour schem…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: another newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 1181

Re: another newbie

Thanks everyone :)

I prefer the underseat pipes as i had them on the STR - gives a bit more room in the garage as well :D
by robby71
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Re: Which model is it?

Ah - so the 07 has a different engine/ frame/ bodywork - not much different then :o

I guess the 2006 will be just as good for me as i'm not a racer so…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Re: Which model is it?

Thanks guys
so it's a 2006my registered in 2007? what changes were made in 2007?
I don't plan on modding (i spent over £1500 on the STR) but would go fo…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: another newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 1181

Re: another newbie

Hi
I'm not sure on models but do want an underseat 1
I always wanted a 98my in blue but for the same money buying a newer bike seems the sensible choice as i wouldn't want to keep it for years just so it becomes collectable - a bike is for riding :D
by robby71
Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Which model is it?
Replies: 33
Views: 1057

Which model is it?

Hi
I'm looking to buy a R1 but don't know anything about them.
I want an underseat model for <£4500 with low miles and in mint condition and have seen a…login to view the rest of this post
by robby71
Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: another newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 1181

another newbie

Just a quick Hi from another newbie to this forum

I'm on the lookout for a R1 after selling my Triumph Street triple R in the summer, thought i'd be ok with no bike but i'm not :roll:

Will be posting numerous question when i do find a bike so watch out :D