I've always been a Yamaha man, and my most recent bikes have been a 2001 R1 5JJ the last of the carb versions which I had for around 3 years and my current R1 which is a 2007 4C8 that I've owned since nearly new when it had less than 3k miles on it. I test rode a big bang R1 for a day but it did nothing for me to be honest compared to my 4C8, so I've stuck with the 4C8 ever since. I ride it all year round hence the heated grips, and have never got bored with it yet.......... Hopefully that won't change as I'm keeping the 4C8 as I've managed to get accepted for an R1M that I've paid a deposit on already and can't wait to get it, woohoo!! I'll post up about it in the R1M section.
I love customising my bikes and doing all the work to try and make them stand out from the crowd, and have spent a few quid on both my previous and present R1 versions. Photos below, and a specs list of my 4C8 to bore you with!
I also have a Mars Bar coloured Yamaha 1980 250 RDLC, and a rare imported for one year only black 1977 Yamaha DT400 Enduro. I have nearly all the parts for both, and hopefully will get stuck into those during the winter time permitting!
Specs:
Bike was a 2007 4C8 in red and white, changed original red bottom panels and tank cover for genuine Yamaha satin black ones. Removed red graphics from side panels and replaced with black decals from Germany. Also removed rear seat graphics.
Akrapovic titanium exhausts with removable baffles plus Akrapovic decat link pipe.
Power Commander and custom map.
NGK Iridium spark plugs fitted.
BMC race air filter.
Ohlins steering damper.
Hel white brake pipes all round.
HRC rear brake fluid tube to replace rear brake cylinder, exhaust guard cut and shaped to remove reservoir mount.
SES rear sets plus hydraulic brake switch.
Suspension set up by MCT Stowmarket.
Pazzo levers with gold adjusters.
Yamaha carbon chainguard/rear hugger.
Carbon front mud guard.
DID gold chain
Supersprox rear sprocket.
Titanium black rear sprocket nuts.
Titanium rear wheel shaft nut.
Yamaha passenger seat cowl.
DG8 digital gear indicator.
Rear tail tidy.
Gold radiator cover.
Yamaha dark smoke tint double bubble screen.
Yamaha GK Design black LED indicators.
Carbon yoke cover.
Carbon tank protector.
R&G heated grips.
R&G bar ends.
R&G front and rear crash bungs.
R&G rear stand bobbins.
R&G frame plugs.
Oberon rear chain adjuster blocks.
Probolt black top yoke covers.
Probolt black fork adjusters.
Changed all head light bulbs to Philips X-Treme Vision.
Stebel 130 decibel compact twin air horn fitted into nose cone, compressor under tank.
Riders seat stripped and cut back, added new foam for more comfort and less sloping toward the tank.
Twin USB socket under seat to power phone for sat nav/speed cameras using ball mount, fixings and case. Linked to helmet via bluetooth using Scala Rider Q3.
Dunlop Sportsmax tyres fitted, rear size now 190/55/17.
45 degree gold tyre valves.
Plus other bits and pieces including smaller rear number plate, and OEM nuts and bolts replaced with stainless steel versions.
welcome back/in mate 
