DamoR1

Bloody Knackered ! We are still planning the Ride in September and hope to take in as much as we can. we're gonna head down through Belgium to Germany and play around in the Alps for 5 day's, It should take in some of Bulgaria and Austria etc too. But I got back last night from 4 day's in France. Me and a mate ( Also ) on an R1 got the night ferry to La Havre, then took 5 hours and plenty of smooth, twisty country roads and a couple of fuel stops ( For us and the bikes ) and finally finshed in Garvay. We rode off along the coast to Saint Malo, Granville, Pontoson etc and found some fantastic roads. If you get the chance try out the N176 from Saint Malo to Pontoson or the D7 just outside Gavray. The N176 was good for 185mph ( I Tried but just couldn't get more ) and the D7 is made up of smooth sweeping twisties !!! Fan bloody tastic. But Now, I'm knackered !!!!!! Damo.

Paul yeah mate, we will be heading your way, lloks like we are on our way in september and should be a few of us. I've got 5 close mates all confirmed so far, 2 R1s, 3 GSXR1000's and a big fat slow Hybusa. We are off to France this bank holiday weekend 3rd - 7th may for a little ride too. keep in touch. Damo.

If anyone is interested in getting a small group together for some after work rides let me know. I'm arranging with a couple of mates, R1 and Hybusa to do the A29 from Dorking ( Rykers ) to Berry Hill cafe, drop me a line if your up for it. Cheers Damo.

cheers paul, sorting it all out after the weekend.

How do i tell if my clutch is on its way out ? The bike seems to be jumping a bit at 100mph +, feels like its slipping and its been running hot, I think it smells like the clutch is burning a bit too, but this could just be my imagination.

I've got a 2000 w plate R1 and am sure the clutch is on its way out, any idea's what to change in its place, I.E. tupe of plates and any body know of a good mechanic in surrey ?

I've made a few conclusions about dropping the bike on the dirt. 1. On a small bike, its slower , cheaper and less painfull 2. On a larger bike ( like mine ) its F***ing expensive, Hurts a bit, and happens so bloody fast that you dont have time to scream " Oh Shit, this is gonna hurt " does it slow us down ? Does it F**K, have fun Damo.

Welcome to the forum mate. a good choice of bike too. I went from a NSR 125 to an FZR 600 when I passed my test years ago, its like going from a Mini to a Ferrari, Good luck and ride safe ! Damo.

Hi Good news to see people coming back to bikes after a break. I had a few years break ( Kids ) from my ZX9 and my current R1, and it seemed like a lifetime. Good luck and stay safe. Damo.

I put an Ohlins Damper on my 2000 R1 then had the suspension set up at H.M Racing. changed the rear tyre to a 180 so it turnes in better and it handles a dream. Just to top it off I then put some soft compound K2 's on and off we go !!!! The only thing to point out is that the bike has been set up by yamaha from new and those guy's know what they are doing !! So if your gonna change anything, get it done by a pro ! The other thing you can do is stiffen up the damper. Cheers Damo.

Go for what ever floats your boat mate !!!!

merry christmas mate !!!!!

Its seems to me that when ever we go for a ride and stop for a chat we alway's end up laughing about that near miss !!!! The best funniest story has gotta be my 1st crash !! At the time I was living in Redhill and working in Guildford, I'd not passed my full test, was on my NSR 125 and thought I was Joey Dunlop ! A friend of mine had told me a few day's before " Your not a real rider until you've had your 1st crash " Red rag to a bull !! On the way to work on a nice and wet A25 I found myself riding over every white line, man hole and pile of crap I could find. Then just when I was not expecting it, Out jumps a member of surrey's wild life. On comes the front brake, locked up and down I go. Fuck me, that was fast. The next thing I remeber was break dancing down the midle of the road on my back and my pride and joy flying over a kerb then a brick wall into a garden. No damage done other than feeling like a right plonker but the bike was now second hand !! a role of sticky tape later and it was back on the road. I'll never forget my 1st !!!!!! Ride hard and safe !! !!!

Hello Mate Why bother keeping it standard ? make a few changes and stand out from the crowd a bit !!! keep it safe and fast pal !!! Damo

Go for it son. I passed my test on my first bike ( NSR 125 ) then went down to Portmans in Guildford and bought an brand new FZR 600 R. It was the best thing I did, never had a close call and it was a good bike to improve on. Go for the R6, its got the power , brakes, handling etc. lay down as much power as you want and can handle. Damo