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Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:43 am
by Filmoor
HI newbie to the forum but not to bikes and R1's ,had a 2001 and 2004, but been on a Aprilia Tuono since 2007. At the moment I am looking to put another R1 in the garage so trauling the net for a good low mileage example.
Great to be a forum member and I'm sure that I will be able to contribute to and learn from you all.
Cheers.

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 5:50 am
by Steve R1
Welcome in Phil, and good luck with the R1 hunting, peeps on here will be able to help if you have any questions.
This is by far the best forum ever, and I'm not just saying that, if you stick around, and we hope you do, irrespective of whether you finds an R1 or not, you will realise how hoot the site is. Yes we re all mad about Yamaha's and bikes in general. Admin are top, they let us do out own things, but like all good parents, they bring us back in line if they need to, which to be fair is almost as often as you find rocking horse poo.

If yiu want to post pics of your Aprilia or your previous R1's then you can host them on photobucket and copy a link in here.

Anyway welcome to the forum and enjoy .

Oh fir got to add, there is a lot of p!ss taking on her and occasionally threads can get hijacked ..... That happened to the last newbie we had because I spelt Colin's name wrong :roll: I'm renowned for mixed up spelling, always getting my words in a mucking fuddle.

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:53 am
by LOCKE
Welcome in Phil. What model R1 are you looking for? As Steve says this is a great place to hang out so join in as much as you can.

Colin

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:20 am
by jompy
Welcome in Phil
Get some pics up buddy

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:17 am
by Siamblue
Hi Phil and welcome, hope you enjoy your stay here.

Gary

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:49 am
by oldfart
HI Phil welcome... go friendly bunch here... welcome and enjoy your stay...

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:58 pm
by Filmoor
LOCKE wrote:Welcome in Phil. What model R1 are you looking for? As Steve says this is a great place to hang out so join in as much as you can.

Colin
Thanks for the welcome guys. I would like another 2001 model in blue like my first R1 but it would have to low mileage and as close to original spec as possible, but a good 2004/2006 would tick the box too
My first and much missed R1
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I'll get some pics of the ape posted soon.
Cheers

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:32 pm
by Moise
Welcome and good luck with finding another R1. There's quite a few of us with 4xv's and 5jj's. I've only had my 4xv on the road for a few weeks and am really enjoying it, although I do worry about the effect on my riding!

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:44 am
by Steve R1
That's a nice looking R1 that Phil :clap:

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:23 am
by Moise
Agreed, very nice. Looks almost as good as a blue 4xv. :)

Must say the rear stand is a fail though - wrong colour!

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:15 am
by jompy
Hey Phil
Great looking 5jj , there's plenty of 5jj's for sale , some on EBay or try R1 spares on Facebook . Everyone seems to be after the blue ones ! Is the blue the new red/white ? Carson has a nice red/white one in the for sale section

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:18 pm
by 2002r1jon
Welcome in Phil ;)

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:37 am
by chris954
Welcome in Phil. I'm in Sheffield as well maybe we could have a run out sometime.


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Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:39 pm
by Filmoor
chris954 wrote:Welcome in Phil. I'm in Sheffield as well maybe we could have a run out sometime.


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Cheers Chris that would be good. pm me some contact details.

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:06 am
by hash29
Welcome Phil, good luck in you quest for a new r1 fella i hope you find what you want and have many a happy mile on it :D

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:48 pm
by Chinny
Hi Phill & welcome to the forum


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Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:37 pm
by Filmoor
Thaks for the welcome guys!
Ok we are getting closer to a R1 purchase looked at a mint, low milage ,standard 2008, reg 09 in blue today in a bike shop but not a main dealer just haggling on price. Whats its worth?

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 5:05 pm
by Filmoor
Hi again guys Well Ive gone and done it put a deposit on a 4c8 model R1 in Blue. Pick her up at the weekend just in time for the snow lol roll on spring. :dance:

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 5:19 pm
by jompy
Filmoor wrote:Hi again guys Well Ive gone and done it put a deposit on a 4c8 model R1 in Blue. Pick her up at the weekend just in time for the snow lol roll on spring. :dance:
Ha Ha Ha what happened to the 5jj possibly a 5vy ? did you have your R1 goggles on ? ;) .
congrats
so wheres the pic's ?

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 5:22 pm
by samr1
Hi Phil welcome


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Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:44 pm
by R1Clarky
Belated hi mate - 4c8's r pretty - back to skintsville then (hell of a Xmas pressie 2 yerself)


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Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:29 pm
by Filmoor
Hi Guys I'll have some pictures up this weekend, Great that Santa came early and I've managed to keep the Tuono. Plenty of time over the winter to fettle and get to know the bike.

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:47 am
by Bub
Hi Phil and welcome to the forum, good choice on going for the 4C8

Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:49 pm
by Filmoor
Well got the new addition home safe. I am very happy with my choice so far.

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Re: Hi from Sheffield

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:03 am
by samr1
Hi Phil welcome


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