Newbie from Derbyshire

stevebetts · Post by **stevebetts** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:20 pm

Hi boys n girls.
Just taken ownership of a 2008 R1 in blue n white.
Had quite a few bikes so far.
Previously in chronological decending order;
SV1000S
KTM RC8
Repsol blade
HRC blade
Hayabusa
SL750
SV1000S
firestorm
Z750
SV650
Hoping for some dry weather over the weekend to try her out.

Post by **2002r1jon** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:39 pm

Welcome in Steve,im in Derbyshire too,Belper to be exact

,nice looking bike mate

stevebetts · Post by **stevebetts** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:09 pm

2002r1jon wrote:Welcome in Steve,im in Derbyshire too,Belper to be exact ,nice looking bike mate

Cheers Jon.
I'm in Swanwick. We're as good as neighbours.

Post by **2002r1jon** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:15 pm

stevebetts wrote:
2002r1jon wrote:Welcome in Steve,im in Derbyshire too,Belper to be exact ,nice looking bike mate
Cheers Jon.
I'm in Swanwick. We're as good as neighbours.

Yep,pretty close,i know a few from Swanick(Steeps,Paula Taylor,Mark,cant think of his nickname at the mo,but he lives right behind "The Keys" carpark)

Post by **PJC** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:26 pm

Welcome Steve, 4C8 good choice, well done on your biking history well apart from them there Honkas.

Watch out for Jon, he is tighter that a ducks arse at 10 fathoms

Post by **jompy** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:56 am

Welcome in

Damo666 · Post by **Damo666** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:59 am

Welcome in Steve nice choice of R1

masho46 · Post by **masho46** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:18 am

Welcome in Steve another Derbyshire lad bring it on.

Post by **Madturk999** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:09 pm

Hi mate welcome good looking bike

stevebetts · Post by **stevebetts** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:12 pm

Thanks for the welcome gents.
I need to get a few more bits sorted.
I want a seat cowl, DB screen (got a blue flip screen and don't like it), and may look for a Y piece to go with the Yoshis.

Post by **Chinny** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:40 pm

Welcome to the forum dude

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R1 BIG BANG BOY · Post by **R1 BIG BANG BOY** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:59 pm

stevebetts wrote:Hi boys n girls.
Just taken ownership of a 2008 R1 in blue n white.
Had quite a few bikes so far.
Previously in chronological decending order;
SV1000S
KTM RC8
Repsol blade
HRC blade
Hayabusa
SL750
SV1000S
firestorm
Z750
SV650
Hoping for some dry weather over the weekend to try her out.

Welcome to the forum mate, seeing as I'm from Sutton-In-Ashfield I'm hoping that YOU get some dry weather over the weekend 'cos that means I'll get some as well.

Post by **Bub** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:04 am

Hi mate and welcome to the forum, I've got the Blue 4C8 too

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blondur1 · Post by **blondur1** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:22 pm

stevebetts · Post by **stevebetts** » Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:38 pm

Finally got out for my first quick ride on her today.
Absolutely fantastic!
Can't wait to get out again.
A few photos from today as I have not had chance to get any up until now.

Post by **Madturk999** » Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:41 pm

Fair play mate make the most of it if you are fair weather rider like me

Post by **2002r1jon** » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:13 pm

Like the number board decals on that colour

Post by **Bub** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:59 am

Where did you get those number boards ?

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Post by **2002r1jon** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:18 pm

Bub wrote:Where did you get those number boards ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R1 ... 19da4fc30c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **Bub** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:22 pm

2002r1jon wrote:
Bub wrote:Where did you get those number boards ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R1 ... 19da4fc30c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers dude

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Post by **LOCKE** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:20 pm

Welcome in mate. Bike looks mint. Enjoy.

Colin

masho46 · Post by **masho46** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:33 pm

R1 BIG BANG BOY wrote:
stevebetts wrote:Hi boys n girls.
Just taken ownership of a 2008 R1 in blue n white.
Had quite a few bikes so far.
Previously in chronological decending order;
SV1000S
KTM RC8
Repsol blade
HRC blade
Hayabusa
SL750
SV1000S
firestorm
Z750
SV650
Hoping for some dry weather over the weekend to try her out.

Welcome to the forum mate, seeing as I'm from Sutton-In-Ashfield I'm hoping that YOU get some dry weather over the weekend 'cos that means I'll get some as well.

What is the stand in the picture mate and where did you get it I've been after a centre lift stand for mine.

stevebetts · Post by **stevebetts** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:40 pm

2002r1jon wrote:
Bub wrote:Where did you get those number boards ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R1 ... 19da4fc30c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No, they are the more expensive and better quality motograffix ones.
I bought these cheap ones.
Have to say they look good tho.
eBay item 290540675447

stevebetts · Post by **stevebetts** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:06 pm

masho46 wrote:
R1 BIG BANG BOY wrote:
stevebetts wrote:Hi boys n girls.
Just taken ownership of a 2008 R1 in blue n white.
Had quite a few bikes so far.
Previously in chronological decending order;
SV1000S
KTM RC8
Repsol blade
HRC blade
Hayabusa
SL750
SV1000S
firestorm
Z750
SV650
Hoping for some dry weather over the weekend to try her out.

Welcome to the forum mate, seeing as I'm from Sutton-In-Ashfield I'm hoping that YOU get some dry weather over the weekend 'cos that means I'll get some as well.

What is the stand in the picture mate and where did you get it I've been after a centre lift stand for mine.

Its a Constands power lift from Germany.
Brilliant bit of kit.
Here it is on my Blade. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KXYyjXQAYnU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **2002r1jon** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:08 pm

stevebetts wrote:
2002r1jon wrote:
Bub wrote:Where did you get those number boards ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R1 ... 19da4fc30c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
No, they are the more expensive and better quality motograffix ones.
I bought these cheap ones.
Have to say they look good tho.
eBay item 290540675447

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290540675447? ... 26_rdc%3D1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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