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

Has anyone any advice for riding/maintaining an R1?

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

Thanks

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

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

Happy riding

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

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

What good is a Spanish waiter going to do Yanto?

You must be from Carediff!

Opps speeling not stronggg piont

Hi all,

Thanks for the nice welcome and advice, as requested have uploaded some pics!

Pictures are here

For a start.....

Hi all,

Thanks for the nice welcome and advice, as requested have uploaded some pics!

Pictures are here

For a start.....

Sweeeeeet

Hey no wonder you was smiling all the way home.

Oh hi bye the way