Total newb to r1s from birmingham

[fewksie]

Hi all, Im Mike
I recently had my bike stolen it was a gixxer 750, it was awesome but after it was stolen i thought i may aswell go for the daddy bike.
Ive been trying to do some research and found the model i want is 07-08 i love the styling on it (am i right in thats the 4c8?), anyone got any tips on what to look out for, or even better, anyone selling one?

Any help is appreciated, look forward to rideouts when its sunny again

[PJC]

Welcome in, sorry to hear about your Gixxer.

Yep the 07/08 is a 4C8, great bike if you like a more race focused road bike, me I love it. Get as higher spec. bike as possible as aftermarket parts are expensive and difficult to find 2nd hand. If you ride hard and I mean hard, look for a bike with uprated suspension.

Defo get a bike with pipes, decat and either PC3/5 or Flashtune. Don't worry about milege, mine has 26k ans runs sweet as a nut, and yes it gets proper abuse

Lots on here will help with all your questions.

Enjoy the hunt and the forum

[Chinny]

Welcome to the forum Mike

[Luke03R1]

welcome in ........... I heard them 4c8's were a bit arse

[PJC]

welcome in ........... I heard them 4c8's were a bit arse

You now know who not to listen too on here

[2002r1jon]

welcome in Mike ,4C8`s are great,just dont get a blue one,it seems mainly Short Gobby wankers own them

[Madturk999]

Hi mate welcome i am from great barr i got a 4c8 r1 red and white great bike you will love it

[pod]

There is someone selling a very nice spec 5 vy on here at the mo but its probably best to get the 4c8 first and then work up

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[LOCKE]

Welcome in mate. My mates got a K7 GSXR 750 which I get a shot of from time to time, well balanced bike. As for R1s if you want the daddy get a 14B and hold on tight!


Colin

[jompy]

Welcome in mike
i don't think you can go far wrong with any of the R1's