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Hi all,
My name is Marc and I'm from Grimsby, just joined as I'm planning on getting an R1 when I get back from working away in July, test rode a 2004 5VY on Tuesday and thoroughly enjoyed it the weather wasn't great but managed to give it the beans, it was almost completely standard, definitely needs a set of decent cans on it, I'm thinking a nice set of Akra's

Anyway, only had my license for a couple of years and had a Triumph Street Triple R for 18 months, already sold it but it was a truly awesome to ride, the only thing it lacked was top end speed, I had an Arrow 3-1 full system fitted to it which just sounded unbelievable, if any of you haven't ridden this bike then I highly recommend a test ride....... but the sportsbike itch has to be seen to ridden my mates 2012 ZX10R and that was just phenomenal, unbelievably fast! Love the styling of the R1 and they are fast as f**k! The reason I want a thou is because the street triple was just a naked Daytona 675 so essentially done the whole midrange power and now it's time to join the big boys league

I'll try and pop some pictures up of my triple later when I get a chance.

Cheers

Welcome in Marc. Good luck finding the right bike mate.

Colin

Welcome in Marc
5VY Mmmmmm nice good luck finding one , i think they look great . Those Street Triple R's are ment to be a great bike with plenty of go , the Triumph dealer my Mrs worked for gave he one to run in , she took it back the next day saying "Nahhh thanks i prefer my Hypermotard ! " lol
Nice write up

Hi and welcome,what sort of budget are you looking at?you are best of buying a bike with Akras already fitted as they are very expensive for the full systems..

My previous steed

Budget will be around 4-4.5k, seen plenty around for that price with and without aftermarket exhausts, massive bonus if i find one suitable at the time with Akra's

Safjar wrote:Budget will be around 4-4.5k, seen plenty around for that price with and without aftermarket exhausts, massive bonus if i find one suitable at the time with Akra's

Hi Marc and welcome to yamahar.
Great forum with lots of good peeps in it, get comfy and join in with the banter fella.

Good luck with the 5vy hunt... Keep in mind prices rise when the sun shines bright

Welcome in Marc

Hi Marc, welcome to the forum, excellent choice of R1 I did over 65,000 miles on my 5vy and it never missed a beat.... Build quality is first class and as long as they have been looked after they will go on forever. As hash says, this is a great forum, no clicks.. Peeps always ready to help and give advice. Loads of good humoured banter too.

Good luck in finding a nice 5vy.. And enjoy bit when you get one ... Welcome

Welcome and enjoy this forum.

Welcome in fella, good luck with the 5vy and enjoy the forum