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Post by shadow Fri 07 Jan 2011, 18:22

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. Laughing

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I will take some more, when\if the sun comes out. Smile
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Post by Phill Fri 07 Jan 2011, 19:26

Nice, enjoy :-))
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Post by cabbie Fri 07 Jan 2011, 19:28

Put a Honda sticker on the tank, no one will notice hubba
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Post by Dazza Fri 07 Jan 2011, 20:25

Nice mate, trackie has a big brother now!
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Post by shadow Fri 07 Jan 2011, 21:06

Thanks everyone. Smile

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. Smile (maybe not to Dazza levels, but just a waft with a cloth), then set the suspension and levers for me. Smile

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. Razz
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Post by jallen Fri 07 Jan 2011, 21:41

Nice looking bike.
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Post by Jollygiant Fri 07 Jan 2011, 21:43

nice one shadow, i'm just waiting for my new one to turn up. thats an 06 with 8000 miles aswell but in black.
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Post by Guest Fri 07 Jan 2011, 21:57

Nice newish bike mate, now SOD OFF TO THE R1 Forums !!!
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Post by shadow Fri 07 Jan 2011, 22:00

megawatt wrote:Nice newish bike mate, now SOD OFF TO THE R1 Forums !!!

No, who else is going to annoy you. tongue
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Post by Guest Fri 07 Jan 2011, 22:17

JG probably! Nice bike mate, look forward to seeing you on it at Snetterton?
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Post by silverback Fri 07 Jan 2011, 23:35

SHADOW welcome1 to the R1 club thumbup 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.
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Post by Gumsey Mileage Sat 08 Jan 2011, 10:06

Its not a fireblade, because dealers want stupid money for them ?
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Post by fastbikefinder Sat 08 Jan 2011, 12:09

Congrats on your new bike they're lovely, don't corrode either.

Assume you've got matched tyres at the moment? whistle
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Post by shadow Sat 08 Jan 2011, 13:29

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. Smile
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Post by shadow Sat 08 Jan 2011, 13:31

fastbikefinder wrote:Congrats on your new bike they're lovely, don't corrode either.

Assume you've got matched tyres at the moment? whistle

Cheers mate.

Its got michelin pilot sports at the moment, a matching pair. tongueout

Once they are finished off, i have a set of supercorsa's to go on it. Very Happy
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Post by shadow Sat 08 Jan 2011, 13:43

silverback wrote:SHADOW welcome1 to the R1 club thumbup 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.

woot woot

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. Smile

I need to get a paddock stand with hooks, as the swingarm on this isnt flat, to get the cups under, doh.

Gold wheels Suspect perhaps a job for next winter.

But first, in the words of megawatt, get out there and use the bloody thing. eyebrow
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Post by fastbikefinder Sat 08 Jan 2011, 14:12

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.
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Post by shadow Sun 09 Jan 2011, 15:51

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. Very Happy
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Post by fastbikefinder Sun 09 Jan 2011, 16:17

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. Very Happy

What are your plans for it? Is it for the road with trackdays or is it a new track tool?
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Post by shadow Sun 09 Jan 2011, 18:47

Its just going to be a road bike.

I still have the R6 for track use. Smile

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Post by stuart Sun 09 Jan 2011, 19:14

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
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Post by JT Sun 09 Jan 2011, 20:02

Now then Shadow

Congrats on your new bike mate Cool
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Post by silverback Mon 10 Jan 2011, 14:24

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.
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Post by shadow Mon 10 Jan 2011, 15:01

Its got the standard damper on already, i wont really know what its like until we get a warm dry day. eyebrow

Its got factory settings on the suspension, i will change them for my weight, see how it goes. Very Happy
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Post by Kaiser Mon 10 Jan 2011, 16:28

Just noticed this ................nice one mate cheers
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Post by fastbikefinder Mon 10 Jan 2011, 21:40

shadow wrote:Its just going to be a road bike.

I still have the R6 for track use. Smile


Show off! tongueout

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 My new one Tl-highside

shadow wrote:....i will change them for my weight, see how it goes. Very Happy

We'd heard you'd put on a few pounds over chrsitmas
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Post by BladeBum-Russ Mon 10 Jan 2011, 21:58

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
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Post by shadow Mon 10 Jan 2011, 22:31

All is well, ive set the shift light at 11k then it switches off when the engine goes bang. Laughing

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Post by silverback Tue 11 Jan 2011, 00:28

The bike doesn't kick in until 7k so according to Russ's info, you'll never see the shift gear light fingersup for obvious reasons I switched the shift gear OFF wheeliebike
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Post by Kaiser Tue 11 Jan 2011, 08:15

Nice one FBF Laughing
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