Monthly Archives: April 2005
R1 modification no.5
I picked up some Akrapovic race exhaust cans (with the ‘y’ connecting tube) from a friend of a friend who sold his R1 last year. They sound absolutely fantastic! You do get a small horsepower gain thanks to improved air … Continue reading
New job
I guess it’s about time I let the cat out of the bag. I’ve been offered, and accepted, a new job. Basically I’ll be doing the same things as I do now (systems development, web programming, administration etc.) but getting … Continue reading
R1 modification no.4
Fitted my numberplate bracket & smaller plate – click here for the photos. I actually fitted this new numberplate bracket before the R&G lowers (see previous post), but as I only got some show plates made up at recently (at … Continue reading
R1 modification nos.2 & 3
Fitted my R&G crash protectors (uppers and lowers) & an official Yamaha tankpad – click here for the gallery. I though that the tankpad was grey originally, but it’s actually clear fading up into black, so it transforms to match … Continue reading
R1 modification no.1
Fitted the Yamaha paddock stand bobbins from my R6. These items are a bit flashy, with the Yamaha tuning fork logo on the side. The swinging arm on this bike is upside down – for a lower centre of gravity … Continue reading
R1 pictures
As promised, here are some photo’s of the new bike (from the day I picked it up).Still chuffed to bits with it! It’s so surprisingly easy to ride, easier than the R6 I think and yet still so fast. The … Continue reading
Got it
Well, I picked the new bike up on Friday – shame about the cold and the snow flurries that day but never mind! I’ve been out on it pretty much all weekend, which explains why there has been no post … Continue reading
Done deal
Well, I’m now the proud owner of an R1! I won’t pick it up for a little while yet, but I put a deposit down on one yesterday and sorted my insurance out. When I went to the showroom I … Continue reading