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Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:23 am
by Nidge
Hi everyone,
I'm a newbie to this forum and not yet an R1 owner. I have been looking at/lusting after a 2010 cross plane model at a local dealers, 13,500 miles Akra cans fsh in vgc for £7,499.
Any advice from current or past owners on what to look out for, problems or issues with this model would be much appreciated .
Many thanks
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:41 am
by jompy
Welcome in Nigel
I think Hash & SteveR1 were saying in another thread to take a few for a test ride as there can be some difference from bike to bike , they can also be like marmite you either love the riding style or hate it . If it's standard a flash tune can make a big difference & smooth out things like pulling off
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:07 pm
by PJC
Welcome in mate
That seems a fair amount to pay in November if you ask me
Enjoy the forum and I hope you get the bike you will love riding, so to that end make sure you get a half day teat ride
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:50 pm
by hash29
Welcome in nigel, take your time and get some test rides, they do differ between machines so find the one that feels right to you
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:56 pm
by LOCKE
Welcome in mate. Great bikes and with the Akras they sound amazing. Have a look in the 14B section, lots of useful info on what to look out for.
Colin
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:02 pm
by Bub
Hi Nigel and welcome to the forum mate
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:19 pm
by R1Clarky
Welcome in mate & good luck with the bike hunt
remember it can't hurt to have a mate with ya when bike shopping to be voice of reason etc..
Sent from somewhere in the midlands by Paul
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:08 pm
by Nidge
Many thanks for the warm welcome and advice.
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:20 pm
by stumpyr1
Welcome to the forum. Hope you find the right bike at the right price. Post some pics when you get one. This forum is good for advice and help as well as some good natured banter.
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:43 pm
by hash29
nigel hold out for the new r1 i think they might have a surplass amount due to it being a pig looking bike with nothing like what we were expecting on it
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:28 pm
by Steve R1
Hi Nigel,
Welcome to the forum, as Jompy says, the Big Bang R1's yiu will either love or hate, so my advice would be to take a few out fjr a test ride, I'm on my third, so I guess I'm in the love em camp.
Anyway good luck with your search
Stephen
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:54 am
by Siamblue
hash29 wrote:nigel hold out for the new r1 i think they might have a surplass amount due to it being a pig looking bike with nothing like what we were expecting on it
LOL Jeff,took the words right out of my mouth,horrible looking thing,i mean my nipper could've come up with something more pleasing too the eye that that,just wait until it's out of warranty and the electronics start failing. rant off.
Oh and a warm welcome to you Nige hehe..
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:03 am
by petepassion
Morning Nigel,
Unlike Jompy, I've never done any 'pulling off' on my bike...too messy.
Enjoy the emporium of all things shiny and metal...and with an R in it.
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:24 pm
by Nidge
Not sure if I'm on the right forum, flashing and pulling off!!!
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:48 pm
by 2002r1jon
Welcome in Nigel