My new one
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fastbikefinder
Gumsey Mileage
silverback
Jollygiant
jallen
Dazza
cabbie
Phill
shadow
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My new one
Sorry haven't got many pics, it was dark when i finished work.
Its not a fireblade, because dealers want stupid money for them, so i went with a R1, its a 06 with 8k miles.
O and it 1000% hasn't got an alarm.
I will take some more, when\if the sun comes out.
Its not a fireblade, because dealers want stupid money for them, so i went with a R1, its a 06 with 8k miles.
O and it 1000% hasn't got an alarm.
I will take some more, when\if the sun comes out.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Age : 44
Location : Nottingham
My bike(s) : 06 R1
Registration date : 2007-07-23
Re: My new one
Nice, enjoy :-))
Phill- CBT Novice
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Age : 58
Location : Letchworth, Hertfordshire
My bike(s) : Honda Fireblade RR
Registration date : 2007-07-23
Re: My new one
Put a Honda sticker on the tank, no one will notice
cabbie- MotoGP Legend
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Age : 60
Location : London
My bike(s) : fireblade
Registration date : 2008-11-18
Re: My new one
Nice mate, trackie has a big brother now!
Dazza- BSB Racer
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Age : 48
Location : Swadlincote - South Derbyshire
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Registration date : 2007-07-23
Re: My new one
Thanks everyone.
I will get a pic of them together.
Im hoping it dries out, so i can go for a run round the block with it some point soon, but first bit of a clean. (maybe not to Dazza levels, but just a waft with a cloth), then set the suspension and levers for me.
Tyres are good, brakes are all good, this one has the Brembo master cylinder as standard.
Would like braided lines, at some point.
Then of course a set of exhaust cans.
I will get a pic of them together.
Im hoping it dries out, so i can go for a run round the block with it some point soon, but first bit of a clean. (maybe not to Dazza levels, but just a waft with a cloth), then set the suspension and levers for me.
Tyres are good, brakes are all good, this one has the Brembo master cylinder as standard.
Would like braided lines, at some point.
Then of course a set of exhaust cans.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Location : Nottingham
My bike(s) : 06 R1
Registration date : 2007-07-23
Re: My new one
Nice looking bike.
jallen- Admin
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Age : 51
Location : Luton
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Re: My new one
nice one shadow, i'm just waiting for my new one to turn up. thats an 06 with 8000 miles aswell but in black.
Jollygiant- MotoGP Rider
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Location : Sussex
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Registration date : 2007-07-23
Re: My new one
megawatt wrote:Nice newish bike mate, now SOD OFF TO THE R1 Forums !!!
No, who else is going to annoy you.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
JG probably! Nice bike mate, look forward to seeing you on it at Snetterton?
Guest- Guest
Re: My new one
SHADOW to the R1 club If your looking for carbon heel plates 'new' I have a set if you want.
Don't think the pegs have changed between the 06 and 08.
Oh and if it was mine, i'd have the wheels GOLD.
Don't think the pegs have changed between the 06 and 08.
Oh and if it was mine, i'd have the wheels GOLD.
silverback- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
Its not a fireblade, because dealers want stupid money for them ?
Gumsey Mileage- MotoGP Legend
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My bike(s) : Honda SH 300 Yamaha FJ 1200 2007 Fireblade 1992 Fireblade
Registration date : 2008-02-12
Re: My new one
Congrats on your new bike they're lovely, don't corrode either.
Assume you've got matched tyres at the moment?
Assume you've got matched tyres at the moment?
fastbikefinder- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
Gumsey Mileage wrote:Its not a fireblade, because dealers want stupid money for them ?
This is an 06, i couldn't find the same year blade, with the same miles for less than 1.5k more than this, hence the comment.
I would have had any though, gsxr1000, zx10, this R1 just happened to be the best deal going.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
fastbikefinder wrote:Congrats on your new bike they're lovely, don't corrode either.
Assume you've got matched tyres at the moment?
Cheers mate.
Its got michelin pilot sports at the moment, a matching pair.
Once they are finished off, i have a set of supercorsa's to go on it.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
silverback wrote:SHADOW to the R1 club If your looking for carbon heel plates 'new' I have a set if you want.
Don't think the pegs have changed between the 06 and 08.
Oh and if it was mine, i'd have the wheels GOLD.
Im going to change the screen for a clear one, the blue one has loads of scratches.
I hadn't thought about heel plates, but if there going spare, then by all means.
I need to get a paddock stand with hooks, as the swingarm on this isnt flat, to get the cups under, doh.
Gold wheels perhaps a job for next winter.
But first, in the words of megawatt, get out there and use the bloody thing.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
Of all the 2006 bikes I think the R1 is probably the best quality all rounder.
Blade - Alternator , Loom, Corrosion and Radiator problems - Most sorted by the Big H, 1 still in denial
Kwak - Poor paint finish-scratches real easily, discs warp early
Suzuki - TPS problems, Clutch woes, and head stocks coming off the frames.
The R1's finish however is amazing, certainly passed Honda and they don't seem to go wrong - some selector problems on the gearbox, has an easy fix. They are however a bit revvy + peaky but that is fun for most.
Enjoy.
Blade - Alternator , Loom, Corrosion and Radiator problems - Most sorted by the Big H, 1 still in denial
Kwak - Poor paint finish-scratches real easily, discs warp early
Suzuki - TPS problems, Clutch woes, and head stocks coming off the frames.
The R1's finish however is amazing, certainly passed Honda and they don't seem to go wrong - some selector problems on the gearbox, has an easy fix. They are however a bit revvy + peaky but that is fun for most.
Enjoy.
fastbikefinder- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
I went out for the first time on it today, yes its mega mega fast, but happy to potter along if you want to.
Im 5ft 11 and its alot more roomy than the other bike, 99 R6.
Brakes are outstanding, even when cold.
One happy bunny here.
Im 5ft 11 and its alot more roomy than the other bike, 99 R6.
Brakes are outstanding, even when cold.
One happy bunny here.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
shadow wrote:I went out for the first time on it today, yes its mega mega fast, but happy to potter along if you want to.
Im 5ft 11 and its alot more roomy than the other bike, 99 R6.
Brakes are outstanding, even when cold.
One happy bunny here.
What are your plans for it? Is it for the road with trackdays or is it a new track tool?
fastbikefinder- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
Its just going to be a road bike.
I still have the R6 for track use.
I still have the R6 for track use.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
I like the R1's and they do have very good build quality these days.
I fancied 1 a while ago, but the lower back complained too much, hence the bike I have now.
Enjoy it mate
I fancied 1 a while ago, but the lower back complained too much, hence the bike I have now.
Enjoy it mate
stuart- Global Moderator
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Re: My new one
Now then Shadow
Congrats on your new bike mate
Congrats on your new bike mate
JT- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
I would get the suspension set up correctly and fit a steering damper, they can be a tad twitchy at the front if ridden hard.
silverback- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
Its got the standard damper on already, i wont really know what its like until we get a warm dry day.
Its got factory settings on the suspension, i will change them for my weight, see how it goes.
Its got factory settings on the suspension, i will change them for my weight, see how it goes.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
Just noticed this ................nice one mate
Kaiser- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
shadow wrote:Its just going to be a road bike.
I still have the R6 for track use.
Show off!
silverback wrote:I would get the suspension set up correctly and fit a steering damper, they can be a tad twitchy at the front if ridden hard.
Aren't they all? Try a TLS
shadow wrote:....i will change them for my weight, see how it goes.
We'd heard you'd put on a few pounds over chrsitmas
fastbikefinder- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
they can be a tad twitchy at the front if ridden hard.
no worries then, shads riding it, it'll never go above 7k rpm
BladeBum-Russ- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
All is well, ive set the shift light at 11k then it switches off when the engine goes bang.
shadow- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
The bike doesn't kick in until 7k so according to Russ's info, you'll never see the shift gear light for obvious reasons I switched the shift gear OFF
silverback- MotoGP Legend
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Re: My new one
Nice one FBF
Kaiser- MotoGP Legend
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