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hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:14 pm
by BIG UN
hi everyone,i joined a while back,with a virgin rep 4xv motored r1 but sadly had to sell due too a serious injury of an already knackered spine.
thankfully things are on the up,and having just sold the make do comfy archair that was the 1200 bandit,
im now awaiting my new to me 2002 registered 5jj being delivered by courier in the morning....best xmas EVER!!!!
so excited,i cant wait to be back on the best bike ever,the mighty R1.
i just know ill be getting zero sleep tonight!!
hope your all well and catch up with some of you as i have a read up on what ive missed.
the reprebate jompy still knocking about btw?
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:16 pm
by R1Clarky
your gonna love the extra torque the 5jj delivers m8 - enjoy

oh & jompy will be along shortly
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Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:32 pm
by BIG UN
ey up buddy,good to see your still around mate.
still on the same blue 5jj mate?
cant wait to get the bike tmrw.
theres no other bike like an original carb'd r1 for me personaly.
tried the k1 gsxr1000 for a while,and while its quite a beast,
the quality and finish are miles apart.
just got to remove the stickers from the belly pan and hugger,i want it o.e looking.

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:45 pm
by R1Clarky
yes pal, just love the ol girl - fits like a glove, more power than is truly necessary really & just so much grin factor for yer buck - welcome back m8
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Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:32 pm
by jompy
Welcome back Matt
Glad to here the back is good enough for you to enjoy the R1's again
The 5jj looks sweet

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:35 pm
by BIG UN
exactly pal,couldnt put it better myself.
some would argue theres better bikes but not for me.
does everything i want/need and more.
plus its still the best looking bike made in my eyes,
and so iconic.thought id grab another before they increase in value
lot of fuss around them with the 20th anni of the r1 this year.
stunning gorgeous bikes.

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:37 pm
by BIG UN
jompy wrote:Welcome back Matt
Glad to here the back is good enough for you to enjoy the R1's again
The 5jj looks sweet

hey up old pal,you still on the naked r1 beast?
get down to cmc much,we'll have to meet up for a brew mate.
last time was yzf day there iirc.
sooooo good to be back pal.
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:52 pm
by jompy
BIG UN wrote:jompy wrote:Welcome back Matt
Glad to here the back is good enough for you to enjoy the R1's again
The 5jj looks sweet

hey up old pal,you still on the naked r1 beast?
get down to cmc much,we'll have to meet up for a brew mate.
last time was yzf day there iirc.
sooooo good to be back pal.
Yeah still got the old knacker !
And salads engine just incase
Think I've may have been back to convince
Cuppa sounds good mate but not on the half-one until the weather's better

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:55 pm
by BIG UN
lol no worrys mate.we'll sort it once weathers better .
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:43 pm
by Boz
I used to have the exact same colour scheme 5JJ, it was a brilliant bike and never let me down.

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:35 pm
by Horus-222_R1
Welcome back to R1 land BIG UN.
Loving your excitement about being back on the R1.

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:41 am
by r1Mike
Welcome back mate
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:10 am
by Steve R1
Welcome back Matt, and as Jompy says, glad your back is better. Enjoy your new toy [emoji3]
Stephen [emoji3]
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Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:09 pm
by Redjj
Hi and welcome back [emoji3][emoji106]
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:35 pm
by jompy
Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back [emoji3][emoji106]
Where have you been hiding

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:04 am
by R1Clarky
jompy wrote:Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back [emoji3][emoji106]
Where have you been hiding

just returned from a covert mission;-)
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Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:48 am
by jompy
R1Clarky wrote:jompy wrote:Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back [emoji3][emoji106]
Where have you been hiding

just returned from a covert mission;-)
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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:12 pm
by Redjj
jompy wrote:R1Clarky wrote:jompy wrote:Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back [emoji3][emoji106]
Where have you been hiding

just returned from a covert mission;-)
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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it

Been through some personal crap i'm afraid [emoji853]so been a bit quiet
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:16 pm
by R1Clarky
Redjj wrote:jompy wrote:R1Clarky wrote:jompy wrote:Redjj wrote:Hi and welcome back [emoji3][emoji106]
Where have you been hiding

just returned from a covert mission;-)
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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it

Been through some personal crap i'm afraid [emoji853]so been a bit quiet
well if you're through it thats good

anyway you cant leave us youre just about the only bird with big enough balls to fit in
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Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:19 pm
by Redjj
R1Clarky wrote:Redjj wrote:jompy wrote:R1Clarky wrote:jompy wrote:
Where have you been hiding

just returned from a covert mission;-)
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Yep I was thinking the same but I didn't want a hit out on me ok for saying it

Been through some personal crap i'm afraid [emoji853]so been a bit quiet
well if you're through it thats good

anyway you cant leave us youre just about the only bird with big enough balls to fit in
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Awww thanks Clarky [emoji11]
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:28 pm
by jompy
Sorry to hear about the crap red , sounds pretty serious !
Hope it's all sorted and didn't take too many body bags
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:39 pm
by Redjj
jompy wrote:Sorry to hear about the crap red , sounds pretty serious !
Hope it's all sorted and didn't take too many body bags
Sadly its not, but it'll get there eventually. Thanks Jompy x
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:18 pm
by BIG UN
cheers everyone.
luvly example red,brilliant bikes.
mines been used through winter and kept outside,
a shame but a winter project,im quickly bringing her back to former glory.
she deserves it.
nothing a grease up,good clean,change a few bolts and a good service wont solve.
itll be a bargain once completed.
shes already come up a treat after 5 very cold deep cleaning hours and a new set of mirrors.
think previous owner was just too lazy ffs.
not a true biker,just transport to him.
bike originaly sold by dynomite.
she'll be a belter when im done.
good thing about long winters.lol

Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:28 pm
by newsh
Looking good already! [emoji41]
Re: hi.old newbie returning.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:54 pm
by R1Clarky
+1 don't look like shes gonna need much spending to make her pretty again
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