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Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:57 am
by fewksie
Hi all, Im Mike
I recently had my bike stolen it was a gixxer 750, it was awesome but after it was stolen i thought i may aswell go for the daddy bike.
Ive been trying to do some research and found the model i want is 07-08 i love the styling on it (am i right in thats the 4c8?), anyone got any tips on what to look out for, or even better, anyone selling one?
Any help is appreciated, look forward to rideouts when its sunny again
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:51 am
by PJC
Welcome in, sorry to hear about your Gixxer.
Yep the 07/08 is a 4C8, great bike if you like a more race focused road bike, me I love it. Get as higher spec. bike as possible as aftermarket parts are expensive and difficult to find 2nd hand. If you ride hard and I mean hard, look for a bike with uprated suspension.
Defo get a bike with pipes, decat and either PC3/5 or Flashtune. Don't worry about milege, mine has 26k ans runs sweet as a nut, and yes it gets proper abuse
Lots on here will help with all your questions.
Enjoy the hunt and the forum
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:43 am
by Chinny
Welcome to the forum Mike
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:13 pm
by Luke03R1
welcome in ........... I heard them 4c8's were a bit arse
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:15 pm
by PJC
Luke03R1 wrote:welcome in ........... I heard them 4c8's were a bit arse
You now know who not to listen too on here
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:12 pm
by 2002r1jon
welcome in Mike
,4C8`s are great,just dont get a blue one,it seems mainly Short Gobby wankers own them
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:31 pm
by Madturk999
Hi mate welcome i am from great barr i got a 4c8 r1 red and white great bike you will love it
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:53 pm
by pod
There is someone selling a very nice spec 5 vy on here at the mo but its probably best to get the 4c8 first and then work up
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Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:22 pm
by LOCKE
Welcome in mate. My mates got a K7 GSXR 750 which I get a shot of from time to time, well balanced bike. As for R1s if you want the daddy get a 14B and hold on tight!
Colin
Re: Total newb to r1s from birmingham
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:15 pm
by jompy
Welcome in mike
i don't think you can go far wrong with any of the R1's