Its been a couple of years since I had an EXUP but.....

Metalface · Post by **Metalface** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:00 pm

I've been out on it for the first time today, I'm well happy.

Roll on the summer.

FZR..AL · Post by **FZR..AL** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:20 pm

What are these R1's like...iv'e had the R6 but theres an old guy near me selling a 2000 w reg one and i'm very tempted

Al

Post by **Stig** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:10 pm

The early ones like that are still classed as the true animal version due to carbs instead of injection and the way the power was delivered.
WA good mate has the same model and thats the only version of the R1 that i've ridden....it still don't leave the EXUP in a straight line tho'

Metalface · Post by **Metalface** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:41 pm

Stig wrote:it still don't leave the EXUP in a straight line tho'

Must be broke then cause mine will.

FZR..AL wrote:What are these R1's like...iv'e had the R6 but theres an old guy near me selling a 2000 w reg one and i'm very tempted

Al

R1's are awesome bikes, they're lighter for one thus more nimble I find and very quick in the corners, acceleration is also awesome but keeping the front wheel down is a battle I seldom win, but I'm getting better at it.

I love mine and just owning it makes me smile, I'm out on it as much as I can and thats every day recently.

Here I am.

I thought my FZR was excellant and still do, but an R1 is what it is, its progression.

I can't compare it to an R6 though cause I've never ridden one. Ask the bloke if you can take it for a blast.

Post by **nugget** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:49 pm

You'll not pass me matey

Metalface · Post by **Metalface** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:57 pm

Only because I'd set off faster and stay in front.

Near me theres some pretty good roads on the way to a place called Rivington Barn and some professional photographers from two differant companys have started standing on the corners and taking pics as you pass, then posting them on the net in the hope people will buy them, I will when I find one good enough, until then I'll just steal them, I've about 15 now.

Heres me and the missus.

Me and a mate.

Me with me new lid on.

It adds extra fun to a bike ride, coming home and having a look for yourself.

FZR..AL · Post by **FZR..AL** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:27 pm

Yours looks real smart mate

...the bloke would let me test ride if i had insurance but i aint insuring it just for a test ride!

Al

Metalface · Post by **Metalface** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:34 pm

Thanks Al and I don't blame you about the insurance, its not worth it.

FZR..AL · Post by **FZR..AL** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:42 pm

I've had a real good look over the bike and its like new couldn't find a scratch on it and the engine although high miles sounds fantastic plus its got full service history,loads of receipts and every mot from new...can get it for 1800 which i think is a great price.

Just wanted some info on what they handle like and are they a decent ride?...liked my old exup and prefer yams to the others so think i'll go for it!

Cheers for your input Metalface

Al

Metalface · Post by **Metalface** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:10 pm

Tuesday playing out.

FZR..AL · Post by **FZR..AL** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:54 pm

Like the look of your tailtidy/numberplate which one is it?

This is the one i'm getting next week....

...Should have it next monday all being well

Al

Metalface · Post by **Metalface** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:51 pm

FZR..AL wrote:Like the look of your tailtidy/numberplate which one is it?

I've no idea, it was on it when I got it sorry.

Nice bike though dude.

FZR..AL · Post by **FZR..AL** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:24 pm

Got the bike tonight mate and despite it pissing with rain and a howling wind on the way home i'm still grinning like a right twat

Cant wait to get out in decent weather

Al

Metalface · Post by **Metalface** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:29 pm

FZR..AL wrote:Got the bike tonight mate and despite it pissing with rain and a howling wind on the way home i'm still grinning like a right twat

Cant wait to get out in decent weather

Al

Yay, Good man.

Post by **nugget** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:24 am

From what I've seen you're having good weather out there today. I hope you're out playing and smiling from ear to ear