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Hi all,

Back to 2 wheels after a 9 year break, I just picked up my new bike today ('01 R1 [blue]) and what a good ride home :D

Has anyone any advice for riding/maintaining an R1?

Also, is there a power restriction applied to a stock machine?

Thanks

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Posted

Hiya m8t. I'd like to give advise but im new to bikes myself. :D

have a look on ebay for manuel on R1 to help you. I got a haynes manuel for my R6 on there.

Happy riding :headbang:

Posted

Hey mate,

Good choice in bike there. I have a 99 R1, and love it to bits. One of the best tips is put a good steering damper on it, they are known for being a bit of a handful, but a good damper will sort that out, if you can afford it go for an Ohlins.

As for maintenance like Yanto said get yourself a Haynes manual, depending on how much stuff your gonna be doing yourself, you may need some special tools, (sprocket nut is 36mm, and front axle needs a 22mmish hex key) though its all pretty straight forward, i do most of mine myself.

Not sure about power restrictions on stock engines (ive never heard of any), mines had a bit of work and is 165bhp at the rubber.

Get some photos stuck on the gallery m8.

Tont

Posted

have a look on ebay for manuel on R1 to help you.

What good is a Spanish waiter going to do Yanto? :lol:

You must be from Carediff! B)

Posted

Hey no wonder you was smiling all the way home.

Oh hi bye the way ;)

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