Big news in the Jimbo manor.....

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Jimbo Vills, Apr 17, 2012.

  1. ColinBR

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    I like it Jimbo. It's in the best shape IMO, I think the new shaped R1 is really fugly.
     
  2. dave d

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    like that jimbo looks like the 2012 colours. :)
     
  3. Benn The Pig

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    Good call Jimbo, what's the spec of the R1 what's the miles and how much££££
     
  4. slowr1der

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    you wont go wrong with that Jimbo its an awesome bike and loving that colour scheme, i had the 08 version and still rate it as one of the best looking bikes out there
     
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  5. Benn The Pig

    Benn The Pig Well-Known Member

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    I said it before but if I upgrade the track steed at the end of year I'll be scouring for a blade!
     
  6. slowr1der

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    Why what's up with the gixer ?
     
  7. Benn The Pig

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    Nothing it's mint but god some of them
    Blades are stunning and slightly newer!
     
  8. Jimbo Vills

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    Well chaps, just got home and after a two hour journey home I'm freezing!!

    Yep bought it.... And I'm chuffed with it, rides lovely and happy it will give me the best of both worlds with the blade as my track weapon!! Can't wait for the build to commence...
     
  9. Benn The Pig

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    C'mon details, pics!
     
  10. stevebetts

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    really like the R1 in those colours Jimbo.
    How does the ride compare to the blade?
     
  11. Jimbo Vills

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    Right what I can remember

    2004
    24 k miles (only down side but will be my main road bike this year only)
    Fsh
    1 owner
    Carbon hugger & mudgard
    Velocity stacks
    Maxton internals and rear shock
    Harris rear adjusters
    Ebc discs / pads
    Braided lines
    Steering damper
    Carbon tail tidy
    Raise clip ons
    50th anniversary altumera paint

    Came with following spares

    Harris paddock stand
    Standard clip ons
    Standard screen
    Haynes manual
    Spare pair of Supercorsas
    Red mudgard
    Hugger
    Spare rear tail

    Think that's it

    Gave £3700 job lot!
     
  12. Jimbo Vills

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    Was pissing down most of way home - steers quicker, brakes not as good and power delivery much higher in the revs, full review this weekend!!
     
  13. dave d

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    good buy that ,pleased for you bud......
     
  14. Repsol Rob

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    Take it easy Jimbo, no repeats of blade excursion !
     
  15. rocket

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    good one mate. my bestest buddy bought 1 of those new in 04 in graphite/silver finish. he reckons its the best bike he,s had to date and he,s had loads. he had the akro cans fitted and had the wheels powdered in silver from new and it looked and sounded ace. a local guy still owns it now and loves it just as much. enjoy it mate!!
     
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  16. Benn The Pig

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    You bringing it to silverstone?
     
  17. rocket

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    here it is the week he got it new.
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  18. Benn The Pig

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    Is that jumbo's new bike?
     
  19. Benn The Pig

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    Lol pissin phone jimbo!
     
  20. Jimbo Vills

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    Thanks rob, don't intend on it and believe it or not it's not something I do often...
     

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