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by Uncle Fester
Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: 2005 Red R1
Replies: 15
Views: 1633

Re: 2005 Red R1

Some nice bikes there , I'm not jealous about the 525 honest ! How did you find riding the 640 ?
640 is quite heavy for an SM but great all rounder, not so maintenance intensive as the 525 and nowhere near as nimble but still used it for commuting and weekend blasts and it was great for all that ...
by Uncle Fester
Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: 2005 Red R1
Replies: 15
Views: 1633

Re: 2005 Red R1

Thanks for the welcome and info everyone :D . OK a bit about my history. I'm a latecomer to biking as it was always something to do but the ex didn't like it. Anyway, here I am and been riding 5 years now. I'm in my early 50's. I have had several bikes, DRZ400(2), KTM525, ktm640, SV650, Kwak Ninja ...
by Uncle Fester
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Tyre Time
Replies: 8
Views: 2246

Tyre Time

Anyone running continental road attack II on their R1. I'm looking at new rubber very soon. Main use will be weekend blasts and the possibility of the…login to view the rest of this post
by Uncle Fester
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: 2005 Red R1
Replies: 15
Views: 1633

2005 Red R1

2005 5vy acquired, Red, 24k on the clock. All good but needs some new rubber. Thinking of either conti road attack II or pilot power 2CT. :D