New RR9 owner

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  1. PCRR

    PCRR New Member

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    Hello all,

    I have just purchased a rr9 after owning a 2008 R1. On my R1 I dropped the forks to make it turn in quicker. Is this same mod recommended on my new bike? Also it has a scorpion can but has another box behind fairing. Can this be removed to make louder. I like the sound but much quieter than last bike. Lastly I have noticed rear seat cowl has rubbed off some of the orange paint near lock area. Has this happened to others and what have you done to fix.
     
  2. Jonny fireblade

    Jonny fireblade Active Member

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    Alright pcrr you found website then, you happy with new bike?
     
  3. PCRR

    PCRR New Member

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    I am, only done a few miles as only got it last week. Hoping to get out a bit over next few weeks. Seems to have more mid range than the R1.
     
  4. Jonny fireblade

    Jonny fireblade Active Member

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    Paul, put an intro on new members section but make sure you have some photos of ya bike ready,
    Jon L2 topcoat lol
     
  5. martinowen

    martinowen Moderator
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    Welcome to the forum mate

    I will move the thread across too the new member part
     
  6. PCRR

    PCRR New Member

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    Hello Jon L2 topcoat. Just need to get out over holidays.

    Thanks Martinowen for moving thread.
     
  7. Jonny fireblade

    Jonny fireblade Active Member

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    Yup the sun has gone for now
     
  8. PCRR

    PCRR New Member

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    Will still get out as long as its not wet.
     
  9. Remal

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    Welcome to the forum :)
     
  10. 999bub

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    I've just got a rr8 yesterday and absolutely love it, the difference from my rr5 is unbelievable. The person before me has stuck a thin clear plastic strip across behind the pillion seat, doesn't look intrusive and stops the rubbing. It's like clear sticky back plastic. This would stop it rubbing anymore but won't repaint the old rubs.
     
  11. BlackDevil

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    Hi and welcome!
     
  12. dave d

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    Hi n welcome dude.
     
  13. 999bub

    999bub New Member

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    Oh, and welcome by the way, I'm new too.
     
  14. steve b

    steve b Active Member

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    hi mate and welcome along
     
  15. jmatt

    jmatt New Member

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    welcome to the forum m8
     
  16. ddc

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    Welcome mate :)
     
  17. Pete H

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    Welcome to the forum
     
  18. BladeWitch

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    hey pcrr - you got pics of your new bike to show us ?
     
  19. PCRR

    PCRR New Member

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    Not yet but will get some. Its a 09 Repsol with 5K. Currently got a scorpion can and R&G tail tidy.

    Not sure whether to change can and get some shorty levers.
     
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    Welcome to the mad house!
     

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