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jakemv
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Newbie from the Dark side

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Hi Guys and Girls,

Its been almost 14 years since I last owned a Yamaha having passed my test in 1999, my first bike being an R6 :o I can still remember the near misses to this day.
Since then I have mostly owned MV's and Ducatis with my computing bike switching between the ZXR1400 & the Busa.

One bike thats been niggling at me for sometime was the beautiful R1 Crossplane model (14B). I generally ignore the inline 4 screamers :lol: and only turn my head when I hear the 'boom' of a Twin but one summers day that all changed and the love affair began so............. today I went a purchased this little beauty

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With 1600 miles on the clock and the mandatory carbon cans it was simply too good an offer to turn down.

I look forward to reading, learning and contributing to this forum.

Thanks for having me :clap:


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welcome in m8 - the bike looks sweet :)

an R1 a day keeps insanity away :)
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Welcome in cracking looking banger


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Great opening post and even greater looking bike. Welcome to the best forum going [emoji106]
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Welcome in. Great choice of bike mate. Enjoy.

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What a fantastic opening post with an awesome bike to boot. The bangers are an awesome bit of kit and as you say the soundtrack is intoxicating , you have come to the right place to find out about these beauties

Welcome

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Welcome to the forum mate,

Stunning bike, :clap:
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Welcome in Jake
I like your sausage ;)
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Welcome Jake from another newbie, like the bike :-)


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Thanks all really appreciate the warm welcome :dance:
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Post by Horus-222_R1 »

Welcome in mate.
Great choice and she looks a beauty.
Only been here a week myself. Definitely the place to meet some great folk and learn a load about your new beast. Enjoy.
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Stunning bike, love em!


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Post by petepassion »

Hi, welcome to the forum.
The crossplane with a nice set of cans is one of the best sounds in motorcycling...in my opinion of course :D

Rock on!
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Niiiiiiiiiiice dude! :P 8-) 8-)

Welcome. :D
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Welcome buddy.

Lots of great people here willing to help you.



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