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Hi all, Just purchased an r1 2000. only passed my test in march this year and started with a gsxr 750 srad. had a few probs with it an came across the r1. am loving it and wish i got one to start with. Lovely bike still learning alot though lol.
Mark.

Welcome in mark
Those 5jj's are a lovely bike . I guess theres no need to tell you to take it steady to start off with as those bitches bite back when you least need it but can be lovely & smooth if treated with respect .They share a lot of parts with the 4xv like frame, wheels & engines are similar , things that are different are ECU , bodywork i.e. tank , fairing , seat unit & headlight also the radiator & wiring looms are different .
Check the main 20pin white plug on the wiring loom that sits behind the left hand fairing to make sure its in good order & been greased as these can cause problems , also DON'T tighten the sump bolt up to 42nm its a lot less more like 15-20nm .
get the service manuals and parts micro fiches for both the 4xv & 5jj downloaded , use the online PDF link & down load the parts manuals from there .
http://www.partzilla.com can be helpful for online parts micro fiches for getting part numbers & checking prices in the states you can then enter the partnumber into O.E.M part search on places like http://www.wemoto.com
enjoy

Thanks for that bit of info all very helpful and gratefully received.
oh and hears a pic

That looks mint buddy , ohh another tip , if your going to be riding the bike in crap weather keep an eye on & regularly clean the clipers & pistons as Yamaha don't fit dust seals that keep the whole of the piston covered

Welcome in mark - great choice of R1 - i might be slightly biased
She does look to be a clean example of the breed - would look even better without the poorly applied rim-tape;)


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Welcome in mate. Take it easy as a R1 is one hell of a bike. Enjoy.

Colin

Hi mark welcome ,nice clean looking bike u got there


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Welcome to the forum Mark, and you have the best colour, and fastest colour R1 to boot beautiful bike

As peeps have said, take it easy, build up your skills and become silky smooth with your throttle

Enjoy your new toy and the forum

Welcome

Stephen

Hi Mark, welcome

Hi Mark and welcome to the forum pal

Hiya Mark and welcome to the forum


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R1Clarky wrote:Welcome in mark - great choice of R1 - i might be slightly biased
She does look to be a clean example of the breed - would look even better without the poorly applied rim-tape;)


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That is my first job it is bad

Thanks for the warm welcome and the hints and tips. Am deff taking it steady she has a lot more go than my gixxer. but just wants you to go

mablatch wrote:

R1Clarky wrote:Welcome in mark - great choice of R1 - i might be slightly biased
She does look to be a clean example of the breed - would look even better without the poorly applied rim-tape;)


Sent from somewhere in the midlands by Paul

That is my first job it is bad

One thing you'll get on this forum is honesty

Welcome in mate

hi pal