Noobie says Hi

[R1Andy]

Just like to say hi to everyone. Had a quick browse around and looks like a good friendly forum with some very knowledgeable members.

I live on the Wirral and after leaving school i got an ER50 to get around on and rode all sorts of bikes off road. But passed driving test and work required me to drive. I've been riding big bikes for around 11 years now after passing my dacs. I got a CBR600RR for my first bike (Sorry) before getting a ducati monster m900 (don't know what possessed me). Anyway I saw the light and found a really nice R1 5JJ in blue with only 12000 miles on the clock so I bought it and absolutely love it. I have had it for nearly 2 years now and looking forward to taking it over to the Isle of Man this year for the TT (first time). I will try and upload some pictures later when I get the chance.

[R1Andy]

[R1Andy]

[jompy]

Cracking first post Andy
Welcome in Bud
If you haven't already then get over to the 4xv & 5jj sections & download the service manuals & parts micro fiches , for the parts micro fiche theres a link to an online pdf file & you can down load it from that or if you have any probs send me a pm with your Email addy & i'll send them to you , also have a look in the genral bike section theres a stickied post there with useful links . the 5jj & 4xv share a lot of parts & have common faults / solutions

[R1Andy]

Thanks very much. I'll check them out and let you know.

[R1Clarky]

Nice intro mate, join in a enjoy being part of the best bike forum ever

Bike looks sweet (not in any way biased;) ) so r ya planning to eject the mahoosive standard can & if so what d'ya fancy to replace it wivv


Sent from somewhere in the midlands by Paul

[samr1]

Hi Andy welcome


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[R1Andy]

Haha. It did have a micron on when I bought it but I put standard one back on because it seemed to run a bit rough with it on. Wasn't sure if it needed setting up in any way? May try it back on and see how it feels now I've got used to bike.

[PJC]

Welcome in Andy, cracking intro there chief, I like that Duc and of course your lovely R1

You sir will enjoy the TT, best advise, get up early do a lap or two park up watch the racing, drink, eat, drink, pass out do it all again

[LOCKE]

Welcome in mate. Make yourself at home join in with banter and share your knowledge.

Colin

[Bub]

Hi Andy and welcome to the forum mate, lovely looking bike mate

[jompy]

you had that monsters ECU flashed yet ? Mrs has Termi's with the racing ecu & a leo vince de-cat pipe , she had it falshed on a rolling road & it made a hell of a difference even to the racing ECU

[R1Andy]

I haven't got it any more. I bought because I loved the look of it but couldn't take to riding it. Made your ears bleed and there was no way of knowing if it was broke or not. Lol. Was a lovely looking bike though. Sold it to fund the R1. Great decision.

[jompy]

yeah i love Jen's hypermotard but i'd much rather have the half one any day of the week

[Pipe]

leaving school i got an ER50

Hey ... Me too

Cant say welcome because I am a newbee too

[R1Clarky]

leaving school i got an ER50

Hey ... Me too

Cant say welcome because I am a newbee too

Yes ya can mate as discussed on the 'newbie or not' thread after uve made ur first 'newbie' 'hi' post ur expected to get stuck-in lol


Sent from somewhere in the midlands by Paul

[Steve R1]

Welcome to the forum Andy, beautiful looking R1 you have there, you ain't that far from me , my regular haunts are the cat n fiddle and Matlock, I always post on here when I'm going and fit some reason the guys keep away..... Can't really understand that.... Anyway as peeps say this is a really good forum loads of help, chatting, banter and joking around, plus sharing of knowledge , so welcome and join in. Now yiu have made yiur first post you are one of us

So welcome

Cilla

[R1Andy]

Cheers Steve. That picture is up the cat and fiddle. Went over there a couple of times last year. Never quite made matlock but was meaning to. Maybe catch up with you over there this year, give us a shout.

[hash29]

Hi Andy and welcome.
You have a massive treat instore with your first TT coming up fella

[petepassion]

Hello Andy, welcome

[Chinny]

Welcome to the forum Andy

[2002r1jon]

Welcome in mate