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by Binny74
Mon May 29, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 29
Views: 2849

Re: Newbie

Welcome Andreas :)
by Binny74
Wed May 27, 2015 12:08 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help
Replies: 10
Views: 2211

Re: 5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help

Keep us posted of the outcome please. I've had dealings with SP motorcycles and they seemed a decent bunch.

Hi, Yeah they seem genuinely concerned an…login to view the rest of this post
by Binny74
Sat May 09, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help
Replies: 10
Views: 2211

Re: 5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help

Quick update....

I phoned SP Motorcycles today and they were more than happy to take the bike back and sort the problem.
I'll update once I know more.

I …login to view the rest of this post
by Binny74
Fri May 08, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help
Replies: 10
Views: 2211

Re: 5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help

If it's still in warranty act quick & good luck pal


Sent from somewhere in the midlands by Paul

Thanks mate, Yeah within warranty by 2 weeks, I've e-m…login to view the rest of this post
by Binny74
Fri May 08, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help
Replies: 10
Views: 2211

5VY gearbox rattle/knock...please help

Hi All,
Well I've had My 55 plate R1 for 2 1/2 months now and I've been really pleased with it up until this week, I noticed a rattle/knocking noise in…login to view the rest of this post
by Binny74
Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1150
Views: 89578

Re: Pics of your bike

My recently acquired 55 plate 5VY.
bring on the sun! :D

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by Binny74
Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie from Swindon
Replies: 30
Views: 1903

Re: Newbie from Swindon

Update -
It's been 3 weeks since I collected My first R1 and I'm well happy, It has everything I'm looking for in a bike.
Overall condition is excellent for its 13,000 miles apart from the body work fasteners which had some minor rusting. The exhaust bolts were corroded so badly I decided to grind ...
by Binny74
Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Another Newbie From Swindon
Replies: 14
Views: 1208

Re: Another Newbie From Swindon

Hello Pete and Welcome :)

Rich
(Swindon newbie)
by Binny74
Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie from Swindon
Replies: 30
Views: 1903

Re: Newbie from Swindon

Welcome along, Rich

Plenty of 5VYs on the market, I'm sure - a lot still in good condition.

Why the change from ZX-10s ? The R-1 is a very different bike, I think.

Al

Hi Al.
I've been a Kawasaki fan for years but just really just fancied a change.
I sold my last bike 2 years ago so I've had ...
by Binny74
Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie from Swindon
Replies: 30
Views: 1903

Re: Newbie from Swindon

Thanks for the warm welcome!
I feel right at home already :) ,........and less than 24hrs after registering it looks like I may have become an R1 owner already :dance:
I've put a holding deposit on a 05 plate (55) in shift red with 13k on the clock. I'm driving down to SP Motrocycles in Exeter ...
by Binny74
Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:41 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie from Swindon
Replies: 30
Views: 1903

Newbie from Swindon

Hi All,
I'm Rich from sunny Swindon,
I don't currently own a bike but I'm on the look out for a nice 04/05 R1 so will hopefully have something to post about soon, this would be my first Yamaha since my fs1e in 1990! :lol:
Nice looking forum too! :)

previous bikes -
08 Zx10r
05 GSXr 750
05 RSV ...