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Hello all.

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 10:45 am
by Daz555
Just a quick hi from me as I enter the heady world of R1100S ownership.

I've been riding for 4 years and this is my second bike after having previously being a Hooner with my CB600FS Hornet (STOLEN :x )I'm an all-weather biker/commuter and do about 400 miles a week.

I only picked up my bike on Monday and here it is:

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Completely standard 2000 R1100S but is missing centre stand. Only 3300 miles since new. Previous owner was a wealthy man with A LOT of toys and simply never rode it.

I'll be posting in the techie section in a bit as I have a few queries regarding my new toy.

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 11:50 am
by hjr1100s
Good buy! As good as new! I always liked the silver/yellow ones, though it isn't the fastest colour as you'll learn here.

There are some more who use it as a commuter bike and do a lot of miles on it (me too). You'll find out it performs well in that role ... and as a tourer, and as sportsbike, and for the occasional track day.

HJ

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:17 pm
by Cobbster
Hi Daz555,
Welcome to the jungle. This site is great for allsorts info, hints and tips, its help me loads. If youv'e never owned a boxer before you'll have to get used to the phrase "They all do that!" you'll hear it alot. :wink:

Cheers Cobbster.

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:16 pm
by snavetrauts
"they all do that" and "the bolts and finish are crap"

BUT a great bike all the same

Welcome and enjoy

Stuart

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:17 pm
by snavetrauts
I personally think the reverse colour scheme is atleast 10MPH faster

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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:01 pm
by Daz555
Cheers for the welcome.

Things I noticed so far:

1. Some colours ARE faster.
2. H0nda is a swear word. Come on....poor little old Honda? :)

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:16 pm
by snavetrauts
and we are all rather sweet and friendly

Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:16 pm
by hjr1100s
Oh ... and you need a signature: a list of all the toys you ever owned.... or a list of all the toys you own nowadays .... or some words of wisdom .... or madness

HJ