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just bought R1

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Just bought a stolen /recovered 5jj model which had the alarm ripped out ign cut off and various other abuse carried out 1(inc piss in petrol tank!)
Bit of a chance but I have it running after a LOT of hassle
The frame is dinged where the bar hit it so Ill just get the basics done and ride it!!
Paid a grand btw

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Welcome and good luck with that project, be great to see some pics and a thread in the project section, gives us sad lot something to follow over the winter :pray:
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Welcome in Phil ;) as PJC says,a rebuild thread would be great :D
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Welcome in phil
that's alot of bang for your buck ! ding in the frame but it'll still ride the same ;)
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Welcome in mate.

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Welcome dude .
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Hi mate welcome
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Hi Phil and welcome to the forum mate
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Hey Phil why don't you make a thread in the project section so we can follow how your getting along ;)
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