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New bloke.
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:03 pm
by Hernonthehead
Now then,
I've just been to pick up my Christmas present from the missus, my mate's 2002 R1.
I've stepped up from my first bike, a Suzuki SV650, so it's quite a jump!
It is in near pristine nick, so I intend to keep it that way, and will be asking a lot of questions.
I look forward to speaking again soon.
The Head.
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:21 pm
by LOCKE
Welcome in mate. That's a very big jump. I went from a SV650 to a GSXR 600 and that was a big jump!
Colin
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:01 pm
by Steve R1
LOCKE wrote:Welcome in mate. That's a very big jump. I went from a SV650 to a GSXR 600 and that was a big jump!
Colin
Especially for such a little bloke Colin
Welcome to the forum Paul , as Colin says, it is a big jump but hay, take it easy, be gentle on the throttle and respect the bike and you will be fine. We all went from a lesser bike to an R1 at some stage during our riding career and we all took time to get to know the bike, learn to ride it and fall in love with it. R1's are an awsome machine, yes they can have you off in a jiffy and you can't ride it with the throttle pinned everywhere, but they can be fun to ride, you will find you are not up and down the box as often to get the bike going, you can keep her in second and use her as a twist and go if you wish, they are great for road riding, twisties, commuting, long distance mile munching and of course track days
So welcome to the forum, post up some pics of your R1, we love pics on here, the links below should help
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Photo-bucket
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Any questions, just ask, join in with the banter and have a laugh
Welcome
Stephen
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:02 pm
by petepassion
Hi Head. Welcome to the forum. That engine's gonna feel like an animal for a while
Enjoy.
You'll also notice the far superior build quality. Nice bikes.
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:48 pm
by PJC
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 4:30 am
by samr1
Hi
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Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:13 am
by jompy
Welcome in Paul
Boy are you going to be grinning from ear to ear for the next few years !
Yes the R1's can be ballistic but they can also be smooth & easy to ride depending on how you ride !
Which model do you have ? A late registered carb'd 5jj or on of the 5pw's first of the injection R1's ?
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:01 am
by tigertim20
this thread is worthless without pics . . .
welcome along
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 12:12 pm
by R1Clarky
Welcome in mate & enjoy the new to you R1
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:07 pm
by Bub
Welcome to the forum pal
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 2:10 pm
by Chappo
Welcome mate
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 2:11 pm
by Moise
Welcome, that's my favorite kind of Christmas present! I'm hoping to find the keys to a mint 4c8 under the tree ...
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 3:46 pm
by Steve R1
Moise wrote:Welcome, that's my favorite kind of Christmas present! I'm hoping to find the keys to a mint 4c8 under the tree ...
You must have a very big tree Duncan , hope your wish comes true [emoji3]
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Re: New bloke.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:16 pm
by Moise
Steve R1 wrote:Moise wrote:Welcome, that's my favorite kind of Christmas present! I'm hoping to find the keys to a mint 4c8 under the tree ...
You must have a very big tree Duncan , hope your wish comes true [emoji3]
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Just the keys, Steve. I'll make room in the garage for the bike!
Re: New bloke.
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:30 am
by yankeezulufoxtrot
Welcome, pics, pics, pics.............and pics.