Newbie from Shropshire

[Squadron Nero]

Hi all, I've just put a deposit down on a 14b. Picking it up this Saturday. I'll post some pics when I get her. A little bit excited to say the least.

Anyway look forward to having a larff with you feckers. You can tell me all about the must do mods etc

Cheers
SN

[samr1]

Hi I hope it's already got a decat and end cans fitted ,if not book a free morning and have fun


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[Chappo]

Welcome along mate

[R1Clarky]

Welcome aboard pal hope the weathers dry where u are sat


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[Godders]

Hey mate, enjoy your new toy [emoji106]

[jompy]

What 'O' Tally ho and all that old chap !
Welcome in Karl
bet this weeks not going to drag AT ALL !

[Bub]

Welcome to the forum pal

[Squadron Nero]

What 'O' Tally ho and all that old chap !
Welcome in Karl
bet this weeks not going to drag AT ALL !

Scuse me ignorance, I don't recognise the user name. Who's this then be where do I know you from?
Oh yeah this week will undoubtedly be the longest of my life.


Thanks for the welcome guys

[LOCKE]

Welcome in mate. If the bike has original cans replace them as soon as. Trust me money well spent! Depends what skill level you are and how you ride i.e. road or track. For the more serious riders suspension mods is a must. For average riders have a look into FlashTune as it smooths out the throttle amongst other things. I myself have have learnt to ride around the snatchy throttle but I'm looking for a decat so will need the fuelling sorted out at some point. I love my 14B but others hate them. IMO pros are looks, sound, character, engine braking, low down grunt and riding position. Cons are heavy bike, thirsty (don't trust the fuel light!) and riding around town can be a chore. Don't listen to the haters who will tell you the best mod is a 4C8! Keep an eye on your battery as they can cause starting issues if not fully charged.

Colin

[Steve R1]

Welcome to the forum Karl, and listen to Colin, aka Locke he is spot on. I'm on my third banger, aka Big Bang R1 or as the banger haters call them, sausages .... Banger sausage, yeah you get it and it just about sums up the mad sense of humour on here, but hay hoe

The soundtrack on the bangers is awsome and intoxicating and whilst they are a bit of a big girl and need to be manhandled into corners once they are mastered they are a very rewarding bike to ride

Enjoy yours, oh and to post pics see link below

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Welcome

Stephen

[jompy]

What 'O' Tally ho and all that old chap !
Welcome in Karl
bet this weeks not going to drag AT ALL !

Scuse me ignorance, I don't recognise the user name. Who's this then be where do I know you from?
Oh yeah this week will undoubtedly be the longest of my life.


Thanks for the welcome guys

Just clutching at straws because of your user name , thought you might be crap ( i meant crab) air

[Steve R1]

What 'O' Tally ho and all that old chap !
Welcome in Karl
bet this weeks not going to drag AT ALL !

Scuse me ignorance, I don't recognise the user name. Who's this then be where do I know you from?
Oh yeah this week will undoubtedly be the longest of my life.


Thanks for the welcome guys

Just clutching at straws because of your user name , thought you might be crap air

Best go and have a nice cup of PG monkey face

[jompy]

What 'O' Tally ho and all that old chap !
Welcome in Karl
bet this weeks not going to drag AT ALL !

Scuse me ignorance, I don't recognise the user name. Who's this then be where do I know you from?
Oh yeah this week will undoubtedly be the longest of my life.


Thanks for the welcome guys

Just clutching at straws because of your user name , thought you might be crap air

Best go and have a nice cup of PG monkey face

bloody auto correct , i meant CRAB air !

[Steve R1]

What 'O' Tally ho and all that old chap !
Welcome in Karl
bet this weeks not going to drag AT ALL !

Scuse me ignorance, I don't recognise the user name. Who's this then be where do I know you from?
Oh yeah this week will undoubtedly be the longest of my life.


Thanks for the welcome guys

Just clutching at straws because of your user name , thought you might be crap air

Best go and have a nice cup of PG monkey face

bloody auto correct , i meant CRAB air !

It's a poor monkey that blames it's tools

I can get away with it mate because you all know my spelling and typing is crap

[Squadron Nero]

Thanks for the advice.
She's already had a few mods. She currently has a set of carbon akras, Harris (I think) rear sets, PC5, R&G tail tidy with intergrated led rear light and flush mounted indicators. My skill level is probably "not as good as I think" I don't, or haven't as yet done any track days so I'll probably leave the suspension as standard. I've been down the mod road with my current Aprilia, I've spent thousands on her upgrading almost everything. Now I feel like I need to keep her forever as I've put so much in.
I'm only planning on keeping the R1 18 months or so then swapping her in for a 1299 panigale tricolore so apart from routine maintenance and servicing, I'll keep her as she is.

[LOCKE]

Hope you get a good test ride on the Ducati. I test rode the 899 and couldn't gel with it and my mate bought a 899 and hates it. Beautiful bike though.

[Squadron Nero]

Ive ridden an 899 and loved it, it felt a little small at first but something I think I'd quickly become used too. Like I say though that's a couple of years away and who knows what will happen in the mean time. For now through I'm looking forward to my new R1. Although the weather is looking likely to be complete sh!te.

[rae8525]

Welcome in mate, just joined myself and got a 14b a few weeks back myself, all the boys on here are spot on and have loads of good knowledge. The weight is the thing you will notice first but i am loving mine the more and more i ride it, just spewing thats the season more or less fooked.

Enjoy!