Another new toy for Roxxo

[roXXo]

The Blade has gone.
Welcome the R1.

I'll make my mind up and stick to it one day.

What do you reckon Joe?

 

[Quiney]

Very nice Paul

Looks less pillion friendly than the Blade!

 

[Murt]

Ooo, me back !..... Ooo me bum....
h1d1ng2

Only kidding mate.
Nice one.. be careful now !

Murt

 

[Rolfy Dave]

Very nice mate...

Just wish I was as nimble as you R mate..

The last time I sat on a litre sports bike, I nearly felll over the bars..

Best to you & Carole,

Rolfy & Jan
:beer:

 

[mickh32]

Great looking little bike bet it goes like stink. Would have that oil leak sorted out though looks worse than an old 1960 Triumph.

Only jealous really as I could not sit on it and get my stiff old legs to bend enough to get me feet on the pegs.

 

[shropslad]

Nice Paul

You going through a mid life crisis M8
Seriously a very nice bike Paul,, my lads got one you can see it here: http://www.richyp.co.uk/index.htm

Take care m8

 

[roXXo]

Hey up Marko.

long time no hear.
Hope you and Lorna are keeping well.

Don't know about going through a mid life crisis. Going through some money!

Charlene a virgin eh!

:beer:

 

[D.S.]

What do you reckon Joe?

That's my favorite colour scheme - feking A+++++++++++++++++++ mate.
Curiously, the missus is looking to trade her 2001 model for an 03 model and she likes this one. What d'ya think? Only 1,200 miles

 

[roXXo]

That's my favorite colour scheme - feking A+++++++++++++++++++ mate.
Curiously, the missus is looking to trade her 2001 model for an 03 model and she likes this one. What d'ya think? Only 1,200 miles

Not being a Yamaha buff, I wouldn't know the difference between an 01 or an 03 Joe. 1200 miles..that's brand new! Looks nice.

I love the lines of the 04 model though and mistral grey isn't so "in your face".

Strangely, I think that the R1 is a better road bike than the Blade. The R1 is easier to ride slower and doesn't feel so radical. It's feels more stable and a little softer than the Blade. A very comfortable ride. The ergonomics suit me perfectly.
I don't know why some folk don't get on with "clip ons and rearsets", I much prefer sports bikes riding ergonomics than the more sit up/touring style.
The other Saturday, Carol and I did a ride of 240 miles around the North Yorkshire moors. See even R1s are pillion friendly!
I don't know if it's all in the mind but I prefer the mechanical steering damper rather than the leccy gizmo on the blade.
The R1 motor has so much go as well, when you get her wound up. The Blade felt a bit stronger at lower revs and the throttle was a bit of an on off switch. The R1's fuelling and power build up is seemless and faultless. The tyres are Continental sport attacks. I'd seen the adverts in the mags for them but never seen or heard about them "on the street". They are fantastic. I can't fault them. To the edge already, well on the right hand side round my fav. roundabout.

Going to Germany on Wednesday for a few days with Lensman. Rotterdam to the Harz mountains. Off the ferry at breakfast, lunch in Bad Grund 340 miles later. A few days in the mountains/twisties. Bring it on!

:beer:

 

[lensman]

Dont know about you mate but my bag is packed and ready bar my toothbrush :yo:

May as well give the hotel a plug while we are here too

http://www.hotel-harmoniebadgrund.org.uk/

Cant wait until Wednesday - you gonna give me a ride on that R1 or what man8um

 

[roXXo]

you gonna give me a ride on that R1 or what man8um

NO


































:f

 

[D.S.]

Not being a Yamaha buff, I wouldn't know the difference between an 01 or an 03 Joe. 1200 miles..that's brand new! Looks nice.

I love the lines of the 04 model though and mistral grey isn't so "in your face".

Strangely, I think that the R1 is a better road bike than the Blade. The R1 is easier to ride slower and doesn't feel so radical. It's feels more stable and a little softer than the Blade. A very comfortable ride. The ergonomics suit me perfectly.
I don't know why some folk don't get on with "clip ons and rearsets", I much prefer sports bikes riding ergonomics than the more sit up/touring style.
The other Saturday, Carol and I did a ride of 240 miles around the North Yorkshire moors. See even R1s are pillion friendly!
I don't know if it's all in the mind but I prefer the mechanical steering damper rather than the leccy gizmo on the blade.
The R1 motor has so much go as well, when you get her wound up. The Blade felt a bit stronger at lower revs and the throttle was a bit of an on off switch. The R1's fuelling and power build up is seemless and faultless. The tyres are Continental sport attacks. I'd seen the adverts in the mags for them but never seen or heard about them "on the street". They are fantastic. I can't fault them. To the edge already, well on the right hand side round my fav. roundabout.

Going to Germany on Wednesday for a few days with Lensman. Rotterdam to the Harz mountains. Off the ferry at breakfast, lunch in Bad Grund 340 miles later. A few days in the mountains/twisties. Bring it on!

:beer:

I've not riden the new Blade so can't comment but what is quite noticeable about the 04 R1 is that you do have to rev it more than the earlier models, however when you do, it sure does fly. Glad you like it, 'cos it's by far the most elegant sports bike out there & that swing arm is a work of art. Out of curiousity, (serious question) did Carol get a warm bum from the underseat exhausts or not?
Your comments about the Conti attacks are interesting. I wonder how they'll cope with track work. Are you proposing to track the R1? We're defo doing Cadwell this year so be could to meet up.
As for clips-ons and rearsets, I couldn't agree more. First mod on my Gixer 750 was rearsets and the next will be clips on so I can spread out a bit more on it.
Enjoy Germany mate. We're riding up to the Le Mans GP from Malaga next week, so sounds we'll both be having fun.

 

[Wolfie]

dont like the blue one, too much of a chelski theme with the colour.

joe surely the red and white was the best colours for the R1???

 

[roXXo]

I've not riden the new Blade so can't comment but what is quite noticeable about the 04 R1 is that you do have to rev it more than the earlier models, however when you do, it sure does fly. Glad you like it, 'cos it's by far the most elegant sports bike out there & that swing arm is a work of art. Out of curiousity, (serious question) did Carol get a warm bum from the underseat exhausts or not?
Your comments about the Conti attacks are interesting. I wonder how they'll cope with track work. Are you proposing to track the R1? We're defo doing Cadwell this year so be could to meet up.
As for clips-ons and rearsets, I couldn't agree more. First mod on my Gixer 750 was rearsets and the next will be clips on so I can spread out a bit more on it.
Enjoy Germany mate. We're riding up to the Le Mans GP from Malaga next week, so sounds we'll both be having fun.

You're right about having to rev her. I like that aspect. You can pootle around sensibly or get her wound up. I like the programmable rev limit light and the lap timer. Delusions of being a racer.
No Carol didn't mention a hot bot but to be honest she did have some aches after a day on the back, and the longest run without a stop was only 70 miles. I think a gelastic insert (in the bikes seat) will make a big difference. I thought that her legs might have been a problem, but she said that the seating postion was fine even though the peg to seat nose is only 13 inches.
15 on the Blade and on my son's 03 R6. She doesn't not like having a grabrail though, so I have a Renntec luggage rack/grabrail for two up work.
OK, she was spoilt on the Bird and she would have another one tomorrow but she would never allow me to get a tourer or a cruiser.
Re taking the R1 on track. I'm not sure. One half of me wants to but it is my only bike now and I am still in the "just going into the garage to look at it mode". It must be love. When I took the SP1 on track, while you don't want to throw it away, in the back of my my I knew that I always had the Bird to ride. I have a mate with a Gixser thou and know 2 guys with 750s and the first question they asked was "when are you taking her to Cadwell" , We'll see. Shall I keep the luggage rack on ?
:beer:

 

[roXXo]

Incidently, in the above photo, the bike at the left with the 2 guys standing in front is the same as mine, well same colour. It has Marchesini wheels, Galfer waveys and Arrow system plus numerous carbon bits. Ostentatious or jealousy on my part

 

[D.S.]

You're right about having to rev her. I like that aspect. You can pootle around sensibly or get her wound up. I like the programmable rev limit light and the lap timer. Delusions of being a racer.
No Carol didn't mention a hot bot but to be honest she did have some aches after a day on the back, and the longest run without a stop was only 70 miles. I think a gelastic insert (in the bikes seat) will make a big difference. I thought that her legs might have been a problem, but she said that the seating postion was fine even though the peg to seat nose is only 13 inches.
15 on the Blade and on my son's 03 R6. She doesn't not like having a grabrail though, so I have a Renntec luggage rack/grabrail for two up work.
OK, she was spoilt on the Bird and she would have another one tomorrow but she would never allow me to get a tourer or a cruiser.
Re taking the R1 on track. I'm not sure. One half of me wants to but it is my only bike now and I am still in the "just going into the garage to look at it mode". It must be love. When I took the SP1 on track, while you don't want to throw it away, in the back of my my I knew that I always had the Bird to ride. I have a mate with a Gixser thou and know 2 guys with 750s and the first question they asked was "when are you taking her to Cadwell" , We'll see. Shall I keep the luggage rack on ?
:beer:

Bwahahahahaha................ that's funny.................I get as much pleasure from reving the tits out of the Gixer as I do from the sublime handling and silly amounts of speed you can carry into the corners (when I remember to take the corner that is Don't ask; Almeria TD casualty g0551p ).
I've just got a Ventura luggage system for the Gixer and I certainly don't intend to remove it for TD's - should be most amusing to some; TD fairings and a Ventura rack system!

 

[roXXo]

Lots of revs = lots of fun.

I used to have an RG500. You really had to make her scream and then "I was Randy Mamola" I can hear those Nikkon spannies now! Looking back the RG looks pretty tame. How things move on.

I enjoy taking my lad's R6 out for a blat. Red line at 15 and a half!
I would def. take that on track but he won't let me.

Now here's a strange thing.
He has fitted a Leo Vince can and a power commander. He had it set up at the local Dyno centre, fuelling perfect, a bit more bhp everywhere. On the road test he had pops, bangs and missing. They thought he might have a duff plug. Put a new set in, just the same. He has just borrowed some coils to see if that's where the problem lies.
In my ignorance I thought that these Dyno places told you everything about the engine. Not so.
They're not "diagnostic".

Well you learn something new everyday.

 

[D.S.]

Hows the R1 Roxxo; she still behaving herself and are you?

 

[roXXo]

Wonderful, thanks DS.
Just over 5000 miles put on her in 3 months including 2 trips abroad. Fantastic. Perfect bike for solo work.
Alongside the R1, I now have a 2000 YZX1000R Thunderace, blue/black for 2 up work. Carol reckons it's as comfortable as the Bird, it has plenty of grunt and handles better than the Bird.

I'm becoming a bit of a Yam fan

 

[D.S.]

Wonderful, thanks DS.
Just over 5000 miles put on her in 3 months including 2 trips abroad. Fantastic. Perfect bike for solo work.
Alongside the R1, I now have a 2000 YZX1000R Thunderace, blue/black for 2 up work. Carol reckons it's as comfortable as the Bird, it has plenty of grunt and handles better than the Bird.

I'm becoming a bit of a Yam fan

The Thuderace is a very underated bike and as capable as the Barge if ya ask me. Re: Yam. My Fazer has now done 33k miles now and never missed a beat and I'm about to trade the DRZ for an XT.
Depsite having a Gixer 1000 I still think the R1 in grey and black is the classiest litre sports bike available, but I'm addicted to the Gixer motor and box and I won't mention the induction and exhaust note!
Glad you like the R1 mate.