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Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:40 pm
by rapidgaz
Hi lads/lasses. Hope to be getting my first r1 this week some time. 07 plate. Can't wait.
Only been back on the road for almost 2 years after a 16 year break. Got a new sv650 to start on as a born again biker. Lol
So have I done the right thing in going for an r1. I think so, what do you lot think.
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:54 pm
by samr1
Hi welcome in ,yes why not will need pictures though
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:56 pm
by rapidgaz

Just hope I get it know. All in the lap of the creditors. Lol. For the remainder of the cash after px on the sv
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:59 pm
by samr1
Nice clean bike
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:04 pm
by LOCKE
That look nice. I had a SV650 years ago which was a great wee bike. The R1 will be a hell of a lot quicker but if you have your road craft then you will be fine. Just easy on the throttle for the first few rides to adjust to the difference. Hope you get it mate.

Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:30 pm
by jompy
By eck are you going to get a shock !
As said if you have good experience you'll be fine , they're bloody quick ! If you don't get the finance then consider the older R1's , you can pick up a good 4xv or 5jj for £2500 , that's a lot of bang for your buck !
main present hinge is enjoy

ohh yeah welcome in gaz
Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:44 pm
by PJC
4c8 after that break, no problem unless she has a PC3/5 and map fitted with those pipes then FFS be careful they are quick, as standard they a quite tame until 11k is hit and then its oh my god
Welcome to the site and feel free to tap into all the knowledge on here

Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:21 pm
by R1Clarky
Welcome in gaz and good luck I hope u get ur r1 - looks proper tidy does that & as the lads have said just take ur time to get to know her b4 ya go radio-rental wivv the throttle
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:08 pm
by Steve R1
Welcome to the forum gas and that's one beautiful looking bike, hope all goes well and she ends up in your garage. As the guys have said there is one hell of a difference between the SV and the R1 but take your time to get used to her and you will find her very rewarding to ride, just don't try pinning the throttle.
You have come along to the right forum, the guys are helpful and knowledgeable and we support one and other too. We love banter as much as R1's so you will need yiur sense if humour and a thick skin. Also there are no clicks on here whatsoever, which also makes this forum different and significantly better than the rest.
Keep us posted as to how you get on
Cilla

Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:21 pm
by rapidgaz
Took it out for a test ride, think I should be ok. Sv has been an ideal starter bike again. Quite happy as I paid 4 new for the sv and after 18 months they offer me 3000 and there is 9000 on the clock. Just waiting with baited breath now.
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:25 pm
by rapidgaz
I will be mindful of the right hand, it's been a while since I have ridden a litre sports, but it felt great. Love banter by the way so bring it on. Lol
Do you lot do meet ups or owt like that. I live in Manchester by the way, someone had to.
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:29 pm
by jompy
We have the odd track day & some of use go along just to catch up . Caldwell is next in May
That should read " some of us go along just "
Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:34 pm
by R1Clarky
^^^ funny that

there's a track in Lincolnshire with a similar name that a few o' the lads r going to in May
What a strange coincidence
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:51 pm
by jompy
R1Clarky wrote:^^^ funny that

there's a track in Lincolnshire with a similar name that a few o' the lads r going to in May
What a strange coincidence
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That's what I just said you tart

Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:55 pm
by R1Clarky
Lol 'Caldwell' lol

spelling police alert
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:58 pm
by jompy
R1Clarky wrote:Lol 'Caldwell' lol

spelling police alert
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Ha Ha Ha didn't notice that , bloody phone
Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:14 pm
by rapidgaz
I will probably anoy you lot a little over the next few weeks, first off. Any things I should keep my eye out for on this model. Cheers
Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:50 pm
by jompy
i don't think theres any major issues with that model bud
have a good read around the forum because your about to find the true definition of annoying

Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:11 pm
by Bub
Hi mate and welcome to the forum, i've got the 4C8 and the only thing in three years i've had to replace is the battery
Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:40 pm
by rapidgaz
Sounds ok to me then.
Next one. Thoughts on Dunlop qualifiers. That's what's on it. New thou front and rear.
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:43 pm
by samr1
Never used them but a mate had them on his 636 he liked them
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:29 am
by rapidgaz
PJC wrote:4c8 after that break, no problem unless she has a PC3/5 and map fitted with those pipes then FFS be careful they are quick, as standard they a quite tame until 11k is hit and then its oh my god
Welcome to the site and feel free to tap into all the knowledge on here

Where would the pc be fitted on this. Or should the dealer know if it's been moded.
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:34 am
by Luke03R1
rapidgaz wrote:I will probably anoy you lot a little over the next few weeks, first off. Any things I should keep my eye out for on this model. Cheers
You are already!
Qualifiers are good all rounders used them on a few bikes, changed to pirrelli in more recent years
Oh and welcome in
Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:39 pm
by rapidgaz
Luke03R1 wrote:rapidgaz wrote:I will probably anoy you lot a little over the next few weeks, first off. Any things I should keep my eye out for on this model. Cheers
You are already!
Qualifiers are good all rounders used them on a few bikes, changed to pirrelli in more recent years
Oh and welcome in
Haha. Cheers.
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Re: Just saying hi
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:04 pm
by Steve R1
jompy wrote:i don't think theres any major issues with that model bud
have a good read around the forum because your about to find the true definition of annoying

How to win friends and influence people monkey face
Gaz, I'm not too far from you in warrington my local haunts are the cat n fiddle and Matlock bath , oh and oulton park
I had a 4c8 a few years ago, did just over 45,000 trouble free miles in just under two years, the yams are bullit proof when looked after. Where are you buying it from? Sale yamaha ?