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Mattyd
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Hello there just entered the world of the 1000ccs and thought the R1 was the way to go


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R1Clarky
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lol :) you thought correctly sir - welcome in - we appreciate pics so get some up when yer able & a little about your biking history would be great - enjoy the forum pal :)

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Hi m8 welcome


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Hi, Welcome to the forum


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jompy
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Welcome in Matt
As Clarky says give us some more info about yourself so we can get to know you , you've not told us what model you've got ;)
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LOCKE
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Welcome in mate. What model/colour did you go for? Get some pics up.

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hi and welcome to the forum mate, ;)
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Steve R1
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Welcome to the forum Matt, as the guys say tell us about your biking history, what bikes you loved which ones you didn't love so much, what you like about your R1 and what you don't like about it, that will enable us nosey fevers to get to know you and for you to get to know us. Also post some pics, we love pics on here.

So welcome and enjoy your new R1 :D

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Mattyd
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A bit about me? Ok im 32 been riding since i can remember, got myself a honda rvf nc35 11 years ago and that has been my love. Finally egged on by my two brothers (who both ride suzukis) to get a faster bike i opted for the R1 5vy. I love the look of this bike and the feel and the power is awsome. I bought the bike privately last sunday from a guy in bath. I live in kent so it was a bit of a trek, 4 odd hours each way. I got her home and then sunday evening took it for a blast. Was loving it until all of a sudden the bike got really hot and had a terrable rattle! Checked the oil window and it was boiling. Have let a mechanic listen to it and as u can guess its bad. New engine required. Sob Sob. Spoke to the bloke who sold it to me and basically im on my own. Do any of you guys recon its worth stripping down or if not im on the lookout for a new motor. So in all my initiation into the R1 way of life is off to a rough start. Well thats me happy to meet u all.
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R1Clarky
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sorry to hear that m8 i hope you can get it sorted without having to sell an organ ;)

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What a pisser mate ,try giving Pete Beale a ring ,yam guru few on here have used him


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sh!t luck buddy but you'll love it once you get it sorted ;)
i think its around £1500 for a refresh and then you have replacement parts if it needs any .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Yzf-R1 ... Sw5VFWKUO8
there was also a couple of engines from fazers that are supposed to fit but they're de-tuned R1 engines
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Steve R1
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So so sorry to hear this Matt , I hope you are able to get it sorted. The 5vy is an awesome bike. Good luck mate


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watzy160
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Welcome in Matt. Sorry to hear about your troubles.

Just out of interest, how hot did the bike get? Was there no coolant? Did the fans not cut in? What's the mileage? And is the a regular service history?
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