Should know better

[Charliecloud]

Hello Guys
Been off bikes since 2000 when I sold my RC30. Now looking to buy an R1 5JJ model to use in the summer and on a few track days.
Had a test ride on a 2000MY bike a few weeks ago and was impressed by how nice they are with such a linear power delivery.

Off to trawl the sections and pick up tips on 'living' with a R1

[jompy]

Welcome in Mark
The 5jj is a lovely bike and yes the power is very linear until you hit 8-9000 rpm
one of the guys on here was selling 5jj that he'd tidied up , it has the original 5jj standard engine as a spare but it has a tuned 4xv engine fitted that he's still running in , have a look in the projects section it's Toms bike

[R1Clarky]

Welcome mark and good luck 5JJ hunting - I can confirm they're dead easy to live with - usual stuff clean-lube-change oil at least once a year-fuel-wheelie ahem I mean enjoy steering damper recommended when u get one pics r essential and enjoy forum membership


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[manicguitarist]

I've lived with an R1 since 1998 - they can be gentle and mellow, but they can be mental and scary. It all depends if your throttle hand is connected directly to your brain.

Even a 4xv will wheelie in the 1st 3 gears with no use of clutch - just open the throttle hard and count to 5 (cover the back brake!)
That said - touring on an R1 is nice and easy - endless power and effortless torque make for an easy ride - they are not peaky at all.

[Shiny-ShoesYZF]

I've lived with an R1 since 1998 - they can be gentle and mellow, but they can be mental and scary. It all depends if your throttle hand is connected directly to your brain.

Even a 4xv will wheelie in the 1st 3 gears with no use of clutch - just open the throttle hard and count to 5 (cover the back brake!)
That said - touring on an R1 is nice and easy - endless power and effortless torque make for an easy ride - they are not peaky at all.

My throttle hand is directly connected to my reptilian brain. My inner chimp is in charge of the self-control centre

[samr1]

Hi mark welcome in hope u find what ur looking for lots of knowledgable people on here so don't be afraid to ask


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[Moise]

Good choice, I'm sure you''ll love it. The 5jj may be the best value R1, although it may be also worth looking at the 99 4xv. But then I'm slightly biased...

[jompy]

Good choice, I'm sure you''ll love it. The 5jj may be the best value R1, although it may be also worth looking at the 99 4xv. But then I'm slightly biased...

And sir what is wrong with the 98 4xv ?

[Moise]

Nothing except I keep forgetting that there are 98 R1s in the UK. Sorry.

[jompy]

Nothing except I keep forgetting that there are 98 R1s in the UK. Sorry.

ohhh I didn't realise you guys were like the septic tanks & didn't get them till 99

[Luke03R1]

Nothing except I keep forgetting that there are 98 R1s in the UK. Sorry.

ohhh I didn't realise you guys were like the septic tanks & didn't get them till 99

It's like in evolution they're both a fair way behind [emoji6]

[jompy]

Nothing except I keep forgetting that there are 98 R1s in the UK. Sorry.

ohhh I didn't realise you guys were like the septic tanks & didn't get them till 99

It's like in evolution they're both a fair way behind [emoji6]

That include me ?

[Luke03R1]

Nothing except I keep forgetting that there are 98 R1s in the UK. Sorry.

ohhh I didn't realise you guys were like the septic tanks & didn't get them till 99

It's like in evolution they're both a fair way behind [emoji6]

That include me ?

Only if you originated from either country?

[jompy]

Nothing except I keep forgetting that there are 98 R1s in the UK. Sorry.

ohhh I didn't realise you guys were like the septic tanks & didn't get them till 99

It's like in evolution they're both a fair way behind [emoji6]

That include me ?

Only if you originated from either country?

well you do keep calling me a retard

[Steve R1]

Well another post that's gone off topic

Welcome to the mad house mark, good luck with the R1 hunt yiu won't be dissapointed.

Join in, take the p!ss and have a good old laugh, oh and ask any question you like, someone on here will know the answer.

So welcome

Stephen

[hash29]

Welcome to the forum Mark.
The 5jj is a great bike and will have you grinning from ear to ear every time you ride it.
Make sure you check the gearbox out on a test run before you part with your cash as they tend to go in second gear if wheelied lots .
Good luck with your hunt

[LOCKE]

Welcome in mate. Good luck finding your new toy.

Colin

[Moise]

Make sure you check the gearbox out on a test run before you part with your cash as they tend to go in second gear if wheelied lots .

Now you tell me!

[petepassion]

Hi and welcome.

[2002r1jon]

Welcome in mate