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Newbie from Swindon

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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 factory
05 ZX10r
04 RSV Factory
02 RSV Mille
01 ZX7r
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Welcome in Rich nice few bike's [THUMBS UP SIGN]
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Hi mate welcome in Good luck on ur hunt for a bike as soon s u get one photos please


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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.

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Hi Rich cracking array of bikes, 2factory's as well,good luck on your look out for the right bike,plenty out there take your time and test ride them,also test ride the later 4c8 as well.
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Welcome in Rich
Nice collection you have there . So what's wrong with the 06 R1 ?
Good luck getting the right bike & enjoy the forum
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Welcome to the asylum dude, good luck finding the next luv of ya life ;) & as Sam says pics when ya get her (or b4 if ya need advice/opinions ;) )


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Hi mate and welcome to the forum , that's a starnge mix of bikes to have in one year 05 GSXr 750,05 RSV factory,05 ZX10r
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Welcome in :clap:
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Welcome to the mad house Tich , as peps say we love pics, p!ss taking, banter and helping fellow bikers. The guys are very knowledgable , well most of them are , and helpful too. Any questions you have just ask, someone will know the right answer or be able to point you in the right direction.

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Oh bugger T is next to R on the keyboard..sorry Rich :oops: ........ That's how colon got his Nick name , I mean I is next to O :oops: :roll:
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I always wandered about that ( colon )


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Welcome to the forum Rich
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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 tomorrow to view and finalize the purchase so fingers crossed

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I'll get some better pics tomorrow all being well

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that looks nice mate , good luck :)
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samr1 wrote:I always wandered about that ( colon )


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Welcome in mate. Looks mint with low miles too.

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blackal wrote: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 plenty of time to think about what I'd really like to own next and with luck keep for a few years, the R1 became op of my list.......the Wife says its due to me reaching 40! haha.
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Welcome to the forum mate , that looks like a nice bike hope it's what your after
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Bike looks tidy mate - hope it all goes well for ya tommorrow :)


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Binny74 wrote:
blackal wrote: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 plenty of time to think about what I'd really like to own next and with luck keep for a few years, the R1 became op of my list.......the Wife says its due to me reaching 40! haha.
Ah-Hah! Certainly the 5VY is a lot more "comfortable" than the ZX10.


Just seen your post - with your choice.................

I must say - I've always liked the "Lava Red" R-1. Second-best colour! :clap:

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Welcome to the forum sir. Great choice of r1 you got there. Have fun[WINKING FACE]
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Just turned 40 ! Well your still below the average age . . . . . . Just :lol:
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That's a beautiful looking bike there Rich :clap:
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