
newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
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newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
Hi folks just got myself a blue 1998 R1 as a second bike. Gonna try and get it tidied up over the winter and see if I can get her feeling fresh again. Only had it out for a couple of rides and it doesn't feel to bad for its age so gonna try and get a few miles done on it before summers over. This is my second R1 as I had a 2008 model back in 2009 and my current main bike is a new zx10r. Also if anyone can tell me what colour the wheels should be on a blue 1998 model that would be much appreciated 

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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
Welcome in Lee
Enjoy the 4xv and get some pics up , whats your other bike ?
i'd say silver for the wheels http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/modelhis ... -Page2.htm
Enjoy the 4xv and get some pics up , whats your other bike ?
i'd say silver for the wheels http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/modelhis ... -Page2.htm
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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
A new ZX10R - it's in his post.jompy wrote:Welcome in Lee
Enjoy the 4xv and get some pics up , whats your other bike ?
i'd say silver for the wheels http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/modelhis ... -Page2.htm

Yeah, silver wheels on the blue model.
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Welcome mate, there's quite a few 4xv owners here. Despite their age, I think they are still a great road bike.BrogsOldNail wrote:Hi folks just got myself a blue 1998 R1 as a second bike. Gonna try and get it tidied up over the winter and see if I can get her feeling fresh again. Only had it out for a couple of rides and it doesn't feel to bad for its age so gonna try and get a few miles done on it before summers over. This is my second R1 as I had a 2008 model back in 2009 and my current main bike is a new zx10r. Also if anyone can tell me what colour the wheels should be on a blue 1998 model that would be much appreciated
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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
welcome in mate - the early r1's are cracking bikes 
get some pics up when ya can
an R1 a day keeps insanity away

get some pics up when ya can

an R1 a day keeps insanity away

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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
Welcome to the forum Lee, as the chaps say, post up some pics so we can see her in all her glory
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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
f**k me old age tired eyes & speed reading strike againMoise wrote:A new ZX10R - it's in his post.jompy wrote:Welcome in Lee
Enjoy the 4xv and get some pics up , whats your other bike ?
i'd say silver for the wheels http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/modelhis ... -Page2.htm![]()
Yeah, silver wheels on the blue model.

Cheers Duncan

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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv

Thats my old dog[emoji2] last owner had ut 13 year and its in decent condition for the age. Thanks for the welcomes folk. Ive already got a spare set of wheels but theyre black
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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
Welcome in mate !
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2016 R1 - Spark Ti Decat/end can, FTecu flash & Blipper. ActiveTune, carbon wheels, Carbon Bodywork, i2M Dash and Logging
2006 R1 - MotoGP ProjectBike
1998 R1 - red/white bone Stock
1994 NSR250se MC28 HRC ignition card, derestricted for full power.
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2016 R1 - Spark Ti Decat/end can, FTecu flash & Blipper. ActiveTune, carbon wheels, Carbon Bodywork, i2M Dash and Logging
2006 R1 - MotoGP ProjectBike
1998 R1 - red/white bone Stock
1994 NSR250se MC28 HRC ignition card, derestricted for full power.
2024 ZX6RR 40th Anniversary, Graves Slip on.
All parts supplied by us - http://www.veloxracing.com

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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
Here's a photo of mine with black wheels:. viewtopic.php?t=14195" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
When, I bought it, the plan was to put it back to standard. But I quite like the look with the frame protectors and black wheels now.
I'd suggest fitting some crash bungs. Saved my bike from a lot of damage when a car driver knocked me off it earlier this year.
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When, I bought it, the plan was to put it back to standard. But I quite like the look with the frame protectors and black wheels now.
I'd suggest fitting some crash bungs. Saved my bike from a lot of damage when a car driver knocked me off it earlier this year.
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Thanks mate!
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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
Does look good. Im taking my spare wheels to get done in a couple of weeks so will have to decide if im gonna do a fresh coat of black or try and get them the right silver/grey. Also getting some HEL braided lines on it this week and sticking some part worn metzeler racetecs on off my zx10r as the tyres on it look a bit old
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I'm Duncan. I think the newbie is Lee.watzy160 wrote:Welcome Duncan. Bike looks sweeeeeeeeeeeet!
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Re: newbie from Cumbria with 4xv
Moise wrote:I'm Duncan. I think the newbie is Lee.watzy160 wrote:Welcome Duncan. Bike looks sweeeeeeeeeeeet!
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And Welcome Lee.

