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Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:14 pm
by i_want_one_of_those
Hi there Guys & Dolls

Just joined this forum so thought I'd introduce myself

Just bought an R1 5jj and hope to collect it in the week. Had four bikes, three were Yamaha's (DT125R, FZR400R and YZF750R) and the last went in 2000. Kept my kit as always wanted to buy back in and a couple of years ago was looking for a nice YZF750 in dark green like the one I had before. Anyway, saw a few ZX7R at a good price so researched them. Bought a 2000 ZX7R P5 and loved it. Problem with the engine meant either an expensive repair or do a ZX9R engine conversion. I took the later and the bike is great, 129bhp at the rear wheel and loads of torque.

Anyway, saw a really nice 5jj for sale and decided to buy it. Fell in love with the R1 when it was released as I had the YZF750 then and decided now is the time to get it........Similar power to my ZX899R conversion, but a lot less weight. Although it is the same age (2000), it is a completely different machine as much newer.

Anyway, hope to speak to some of you soon and may even see you out and about

Spence
(Ashford, Kent)

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:20 pm
by pod
Nice intro Spence and some nice bikes. Welcome to the forum

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:01 pm
by Steve R1
Welcome to the forum spence and thanks for the good intro. Join in the banter as there is a lot on here and post some pics of yiur new pride and joy, monkey face will be along in a but to show you how to do that.

Anyway enjoy

Stephen :P

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:13 pm
by R1Clarky
Welcome in spence - great intro & good luck with the bike I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do mine ;) ;) :)


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Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:33 pm
by jompy
Welcome in Spence
Cracking first post & you WILL love the 5jj they're a cracking bike with smooth usable power & then a mental hit ;)
First off before i forget again , check the white 20 pin main connector , i think its behind the front left hand fairing ( mine doesn't have a fairing & my memorys not what it used to be )
get the service manuals & micro fiches downloaded & remember they share alot of the parts of the 4xv inc frame , wheels & engine internals , wiring loom & ecu are different as is tank , seat & rear seat unit !
have fun reading through the forum theres loads of info & have your sense of humour with you & polished at all times ;)

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:08 pm
by Luke03R1
Welcome in bud

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:43 pm
by i_want_one_of_those
Thanks one & all for the warm welcome

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:19 pm
by LOCKE
Welcome in mate. Enjoy your new toy.

Colin

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:19 am
by samr1
Hi spence


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Re: Newbie

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:02 am
by PJC
Welcome in Mr Stacey, Spencer Stacey, parents had a sense of humour I see :D :D

Enjoy the forum and the R1. Post some pice of the ZX899 please 8-) 8-)

Re: Newbie

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:12 pm
by hash29
Welcome to the forum Spence, nice intro :clap:

Re: Newbie

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:29 pm
by i_want_one_of_those
Bike now collected!

Love it, same BHP as my old Ninja, but the 25kg less bulk makes sooo much difference...!

I would post a pic, but not sure how to.

Spence

Re: Newbie

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:34 pm
by samr1
Good on u ,jompy will explain how to do it later


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Re: Newbie

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:12 pm
by jompy
Get yourself a free photobucket account & read this link
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=144

Re: Newbie

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:43 pm
by petepassion
Hi, welcome. I love the ZX7R's, awesome looking and handling bikes, all be it a bit heavy and slow.

Re: Newbie

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:22 pm
by 2002r1jon
Welcome in mate