Hello from Essex

[T28_Yam]

Hi all,

I'm new into R1 ownership having just purchased (4 weeks ago) my 2005 5VY. I love it so far! Haven't been able to get too much riding in due to weather /work constraints but the miles I have covered so far have been great. The 5VY has always been on my list and I love the look of the bike. It's had as few things done to it although nothing major.

Zero Gravity tinted screen, R&G bobbins, ASV stubby leavers, A&R race baffles and a tail tidy. Got a few thing I'd like to do to it but I won't rush in!

I've been riding continuously for 8 years now my bike history is as follows:

I started out on a Gilera Ice 50cc moped then moved up to a 1989 Yamaha TZR125 then onto a 1984 Honda VFR400 then to a 1996 Yamaha FZR Foxeye, then onto a K4 GSXR 750 which I ended up loving and modifying extensively and now I'm onto this I did also purchase early last a year a 1974 RD350B - it's a little bit of a restoration project/barn find but I'm working on it in my spare time and I can't wait to get it on the road!

Anyway I'll stop dragging on now!

[Chappo]

Hi and welcome mate,

I started out on a Gilera runner 125 in sports red,

[T28_Yam]

The Runners were a good little moped too. A friend had one with a 172 Malossi bore on it - that was mighty quick for a twist n go.

[R1Clarky]

welcome in mate enjoy the forum and show us your ride:)

ride as much & often as ya can

[samr1]

Hi welcome in enjoy the forum and your bike


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[T28_Yam]

Thanks! Yes I will sort some pictures out and get them up in the next couple of days.

[Chappo]

The Runners were a good little moped too. A friend had one with a 172 Malossi bore on it - that was mighty quick for a twist n go.

I know someone who had a similar set up and it was a wheelie machine, crazy fcuking thing for what it was, lol

[Bub]

Welcome to the forum pal

[jompy]

Welcome in bud
great first post

[T28_Yam]

Thanks very much for the welcome everyone. I'm already trawling through the various posts having a good look!

[Steve R1]

Welcome to the forum mate, you can't go wrong with the 5vy, fantastic bikes with good looks too

We are a friendly forum and our members are very helpful so any questions you have, just ask, someone will have the answer.

Great opening post btw

Welcome

Stephen

[petepassion]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I like the 5vy, a nice balance for modern day useabillity, style, quality and performance.
Enjoy,


George.