diychap Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tont2002 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Opps speeling not stronggg piont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diychap Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hi all, Thanks for the nice welcome and advice, as requested have uploaded some pics! Pictures are here For a start..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tont2002 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Hi all, Thanks for the nice welcome and advice, as requested have uploaded some pics! Pictures are here For a start..... Sweeeeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rit Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hey no wonder you was smiling all the way home. Oh hi bye the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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