This Thread will be for new members, or SA people to introduce themselves!:

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WELKOM!!! :hellobye


Members from South Africa:
Twistgrip - Benoni, JHB - Squadron - CO
Azgoth - CT - Squadron - XO
GaiasGuardian - CT
Drouge Donkey - JHB
Track-Dazed - JHB
zaheer - Pietermaritzburg, KZN
wingbat - Randburg, JHB
Ultrax - CT
alcatraz - alberton, JHB
Inflect - Edenvale, JHB
R1MaDGuY - PE
Ra1nManZA - alberton, JHB


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dieyoung69 - Pierre - Centurion, PTA - Ex Squadron CO - RIP 2010-11-04

- Andre

Howzit, :hellobye


I've been a member here from Jan 2006 Strait out of Benoni :epimp

I currently ride a 2005 R1 Silverstorm, and my wife's on a 2008 R6 White & Red
Also used to ride a lot of Offroad, had to sell them but I'm defnitly getting one again!!


We do a lot of day trips, and every now and then, weekend trips (not scared to go a distance :fact)

Groete,
Andre

:fork

:hellobye

Goeie More !

Thank you Andre, good idea to have a Members Introduction Thread.

I've been a member since June 2007, this forum is very informative going from technical advice up to relationship advice :crash I hail from Pretoria, and have been there all my life. Been through the cc's over the years, and riding on and off for about 20 years

The last 3 years I've been working internationally, which limited the riding time but I try to make up for it when I get home. While abroad, I made some good friends on this forum, extending world wide.

Current ride is a Blue 2007 GYTR R1 :fork

I am still indecisive on to build it to track or just to buy a new track tool, It would be great to spend more time on the track but I want a daily machine too.

Groete

Pierre

Hey all

I'm in Cape Town.
I joined up here in June 2008 after buying my 2005 R1 earlier in the year.
I've never really posted much until recently because I know how to use the search feature of the forum :crash

I've been riding for about 25yrs, I'm not very fast but I can hang on really tight :butt

I work for myself in a few fields, one is the motorcycle industry.

And that's about me :)

^Az

Hello Az :hellobye


Thanks for the info, good to have a bit of background about our members here.


Have a good evening.


:thumbup

because I know how to use the search feature of the forum :crash

I've been riding for about 25yrs, I'm not very fast but I can hang on really tight :butt


Well Said mate!

Hi All,

Recently joined, not sure how this all works but will figure it out soon enough. From Joburg, riding a 08 R1. Been on the track a couple of times and have become rather addicted to it. Might even go so far as converting into a track bike one day, but will see how it goes.

Welcome Wingbat :hellobye

Thanks for the welcome Azgoth. Can anyone recommend a good thread with regards to gutting the standard slipons for a 08 R1. Info which would include the power gains, perhaps a video of what it sounds like and finally if it is worth it. TBR is my prefered option but way too expensive.

Hi All,

Recently joined, not sure how this all works but will figure it out soon enough. From Joburg, riding a 08 R1. Been on the track a couple of times and have become rather addicted to it. Might even go so far as converting into a track bike one day, but will see how it goes.

Welkom !:hellobye

Name added to the list!

if you need anything pop a pm to any of us!

Enjoy! :thumbup

:beer

Thanks for the welcome Azgoth. Can anyone recommend a good thread with regards to gutting the standard slipons for a 08 R1. Info which would include the power gains, perhaps a video of what it sounds like and finally if it is worth it. TBR is my prefered option but way too expensive.

I've removed my cat, removed Exsup, and gutted my exhaust! worth every cent of R300 I spent on it!

I took it to the dealer for a service and the put it on the dyno, can't remember the hp but they said its 1hp down from their shop bike with full aftermaket system

Links:
Baffels (http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183662)

Gut Cat (http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200510)

Exsup (http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119521) (don't cut it, easy way is to just put a bolt in with some gasket sealer and it will last)

Thanks for the welcome and double thanks for the info. That settles it then, gutting, here we come....

Hi All,

Recently joined, not sure how this all works but will figure it out soon enough. From Joburg, riding a 08 R1. Been on the track a couple of times and have become rather addicted to it. Might even go so far as converting into a track bike one day, but will see how it goes.

:hellobye

Welcome to the family, I see you're from Jozi (I asked in our chat thread :lol)

Good to know you're pretty close so we'll make a plan for a ride soon.

I'll be offline a bit more for a while but I'll keep an eye on our SA threads.

This site has loads of info as you already noticed and here are members with huge experience and damn fast ones too.

:thumbup

:hellobye

Welcome to the family, I see you're from Jozi (I asked in our chat thread :lol)

Good to know you're pretty close so we'll make a plan for a ride soon.

I'll be offline a bit more for a while but I'll keep an eye on our SA threads.

This site has loads of info as you already noticed and here are members with huge experience and damn fast ones too.

:thumbup

I answered in the other thread as well, but here goes again :)
From Randburg.

There is alot of information on this site and good information at that. Have been busy for a while now searching, reading and learning.

Good to be part of this forum and even better that there is a local thread as well. Local is lekker....:boobies

I answered in the other thread as well, but here goes again :)
From Randburg.

There is alot of information on this site and good information at that. Have been busy for a while now searching, reading and learning.

Good to be part of this forum and even better that there is a local thread as well. Local is lekker....:boobies

:boobies Yup, local is lekker :rock

The SA thread has been long overdue but we finally found some active members - we still need a pic thread that we can whore up and show people how we roll.

:thumbup
:beer

:boobies Yup, local is lekker :rock

The SA thread has been long overdue but we finally found some active members - we still need a pic thread that we can whore up and show people how we roll.

:thumbup
:beer

:secret:Pic thread is up and running! :hellobye

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296109

:flex:

:thumbup

Hey, I'm Ruan and I'm an addict... I'm from Cape Town and joined at the beginning of this year when I swapped my Sv1000s for the R1. Best thing that ever happened to me. well I'm 21 and have been riding for 6 years,through a number of bikes working myself up to the R1 and hopefully doing my first track day next month. :hammer::flex:

R1 and hopefully doing my first track day next month. :hammer::flex:

:boobies :jump

:hellobyehowzit fellow squadron members

havnt been able 2 post in a while. im from kzn and have u ever wondered y the f#*k no1 ever considered investing in a regional track for proper racing. i mean kzn has stunning scenery and all the right ingredients but budding motoring enthusiasts have to travel to jhb or cpetwn 2 get their kicks :rantbut anyway...

im looking to start my own track bike project. if u guys kno any1 who has a bike for sale at a cheap cheap cheap price leme know...thanks :)

ne1 in d pmb area wana hook up 4 a ride leme kno...later :jump

:lol Hi Zaheer,

I Guess south africa is lacking in propper tracks
They are building a new track just outside of Delmas MP, Red Star Raceway and it's only for bikes!

Aint PE somewhat closer to yoy then Kyalami? or even Phakisa?

There is always "Durban street circuit" :lol

Tracks listed:
Killarney Motor Racing Complex (WPMC), Cape Town
Kyalami, Gauteng
Phakisa, Welkom
Prince George Circuit, East London
Red Star Raceway, MP


And Zaheer post some Pics in our pic thread man!
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296109&page=2

Hi all my name is Neil recently joined but haven't really posted much. Used to ride a '07 zx10 r then made the wise decision on crossing over to the r1 07'. loving it ever since.
I stay in jhb and work as a personal trainer

hi all my name is neil recently joined but haven't really posted much. Used to ride a '07 zx10 r then made the wise decision on crossing over to the r1 07'. Loving it ever since.
I stay in jhb and work as a personal trainer
u need to pm twistgrip he is a x/o to give u the detail... Twist u need to vote for a new c/o.........

Hi all my name is Neil recently joined but haven't really posted much. Used to ride a '07 zx10 r then made the wise decision on crossing over to the r1 07'. loving it ever since.
I stay in jhb and work as a personal trainer


Welcome Bud, Glad to hear you are so happy with the R1... the 07's are nice bikes! :sneaky

Anyone from RSA is welcome to join the Squadron, You can post in your Sig Ravage squadron if you like. we are currently to few to realy do a lot, but we will arrange a few stuff and we can post up events and so on!

If you need an info or help send me a message!:fact

-Andre :epimp

Great stuff thanks and will do

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Whats up Guys

I'm from Edenvale JHB and have had my 07 R1 for just over a month and loving it. I'm stoked i found an SA section on the forums. Kinda makes me sad seeing all the stuff the Yanks get for such good prices.

Take care
Inflect

Hey there Inflect nice too meet you, and yea, would be great to get what they get for wht they get if for

Whats up Guys

I'm from Edenvale JHB and have had my 07 R1 for just over a month and loving it. I'm stoked i found an SA section on the forums. Kinda makes me sad seeing all the stuff the Yanks get for such good prices.

Take care
Inflect

Hey there Inflect nice too meet you, and yea, would be great to get what they get for wht they get if for

Howzit! And welcome Inflect!:hellobye

I buy almost all my stuff from one ofthe US guys... See Ridersdiscount! The guys name is TJ, and he supplies most aftermarket prices for a good price! Shipping is around R175/$25... I've bought 3 Shoei's, brake lines, Levers, 3 Popro Camaras, Puig Screen, Boots, a powercommander and more from him...

Shipping normally takes 2 to 3 weeks at most

Click here:
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=179

Any Questions feel free to ask!:beer
Remember to post pics here:
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296109

Hey Twistgrip

Thanks for the info, thats great will definately see what he can do in the line of parts.

Quick question though does ayone know of any places in SA for cheapish fairings or repairing fairings. HAd a bit of an inceident 2 weeks ago when some fool U turned in front of me so i've got some damaged left side fairings. If all else fails will probably just order from someone on the forums if they willing to ship.
Also need to get a left peg for my rearset but i cant make myself pay R800 from Yamaha :(

Hey twistgrip, thats great to know, going to go and check that out right now. Thanks

Hey inflict

What panels do you need? ? I know a guy that will prob have and does a lot of custom sprays for the guys that hit the race tracks for really decent prices.

Whats Up Alcatraz

I'm looking for the 07 Blue left side (2 panels i think), and the bottom black panel that normally have Yamaha on them as well as the front nose piece. Thanks i'll be super stoked if he has them :)

Inflect

Best place to look is like inflict said, I paid R1500 for a new Top Fairing(nose) OEM painted at the dealers.. only to repaint it 2 months later :crash

ill find out for you and get back to you asap

U can pm ridersdiscount or lexusrx both guys are great but lex is few $$ cheaper. u cant go wrong with either of them just pm them tell them latin sent u to them... i spent over $5000 with them...

Thanks Latin, really appreciate the help

Alcatraz, any news from you mate by any chance regarding fairings?

Thanks
Inflect

will hear from hi on monday, sent him an email and got a reply that he is on leave and will contact me then, so l'll give you an answer then if thats ok

No worries dude... thanks for the effort, its appreciated :)

always a pleasure, he's coming past my place on monday to pick up my other mates plastics for respray, he's got the standard blue 07' r1 and wants to spray it the same as the candy 07' keeping his blue but putting in the mat grey. ill put up picks when its done

Hey hey :boobies

Welcome Alcatraz & Inflect.

So I spose it may be quiet but we're gaining members :jump

Hi there Azgoth, thanks for the welcome and nice to meet you

+1

Thanks guys for the warm welcome :) This place has become like a daily ritual at work now, grab some coffee and see what happening on the forums... its awesome!

Hey guys, I have already introduced myself in the welcome threads so it is time to do so here.

I am from Alberton JHB, ride a 08 Raven R1.
I have had it for a month now and loving it.

Need to post a pic but I need to take one first as the bike looks a little different now to what it did when I got her.

hey Ra1nManZA welcom, where in alberton are you from, i have the 07 and stay in alberton aswell

Haven't been posting or visiting the site much, for what ever reason i've been batling to get on to the site, especially to views pics and various other things, but to day seems to be a good day,no prob getting on

hey Ra1nManZA welcom, where in alberton are you from, i have the 07 and stay in alberton aswell

Hey man, love the colour of your bike.

I stay in South Crest and yourself?

I stay in Randhart, work in brackenhurst at Yours in Health fitness Center. i ride with 2 or 4 mates of mine. We normally go out every other Sunday.

I stay in Randhart, work in brackenhurst at Yours in Health fitness Center. i ride with 2 or 4 mates of mine. We normally go out every other Sunday.

Cool stuff man, where do you guys ride out to?
We must hook up and go for a ride sometime.
I have been trying to organise a ride every Sunday for the last month with my buddies but it never goes according to plan.

Normally out to magalies or to hartes, we'll be riding this sunday, mayb going to kayalami, but def riding if the weather is good. My no is 082 971 7370, sent me a text and we'll def make a plan. We normally get together at the sasol garage by the action cricket in meyersdal and leave from there.

Normally out to magalies or to hartes, we'll be riding this sunday, mayb going to kayalami, but def riding if the weather is good. My no is 082 971 7370, sent me a text and we'll def make a plan. We normally get together at the sasol garage by the action cricket in meyersdal and leave from there.

Never been out to magalies, if the weather is good I will definitely get hold of you. Would you mind if I brought a buddy or 2 along?

not at all, the more the merrier, my fiance rides on the back with me aswell, so bring along the wife/gf as well if you want..

not at all, the more the merrier, my fiance rides on the back with me aswell, so bring along the wife/gf as well if you want..

Cool thanks man. Will ride with you guys first by myself then see. The girlfriend has not been on the bike yet and she is not to comfortable at high speed.

high speeds not really a prob, then we just leave my mate brenton at home hahaha, but we go at what everyone is comfortable with typically

high speeds not really a prob, then we just leave my mate brenton at home hahaha, but we go at what everyone is comfortable with typically

I am all for high speed but I would rather be doing it alone without a pillion.
My first ride with you guys I would not know what to expect hence the reason for leaving the pillion at home.

I ride at my own pace dude and like to follow. I came down a couple of years ago on the highway by PPC cement due to chasing and inexperience.

What bikes do your buddies have?

Thats cool and totally understand. Ruaan has the blue '07 r1, Brenton '07 zx10r and Carel the suzuki 750 '05. Myself the '07 r1. We are all for safety and if one guy stops we all stop. The idea is for everyone to have some fun but at the same time to get home in one piece.

Thats cool and totally understand. Ruaan has the blue '07 r1, Brenton '07 zx10r and Carel the suzuki 750 '05. Myself the '07 r1. We are all for safety and if one guy stops we all stop. The idea is for everyone to have some fun but at the same time to get home in one piece.

I totally agree with you, everybody needs to get home in one piece.
How long have you guys been riding for?

Hey guys, I have already introduced myself in the welcome threads so it is time to do so here.

I am from Alberton JHB, ride a 08 Raven R1.
I have had it for a month now and loving it.

Need to post a pic but I need to take one first as the bike looks a little different now to what it did when I got her.

Welcome mate!

Glad to have you here!

I'll be adding your name to the members list, Any Q's don't be scared to ask, there is a few dipsh!ts out there with smartass comments but there also a lot of good knowledgeable guys that can be a great help!

Your welcome to PM (personal Message) me any time you want to know anything!

Chears,
Andre - Sqaudron CO

I totally agree with you, everybody needs to get home in one piece.
How long have you guys been riding for?

Hey CO: Don't know what you are up to, and I'd actually like a PM on how things are. But all that aside: The above is one of the most awesome things I've read in any of the squadrons in a long time.

Good job! My most sincere thanks!

Hey, whats up guys... seems im a little late and the SA side of the R1-forum, looks like it has been long forgotten haha. Was stokked to see some locals here, wasnt expecting it.

Im from the Gold reef city side of JHB, normally take a chilled ride to where ever on a sunday . Only had my R1 since september last year, so i havent clocked it yet :p would be lekker to meet some of you guys here is SA, takea ride out some time

:hellobye:hellobye:hellobye:hellobye

.........Theres life!!!! hahahaha

Lol we south Africans are useless at keeping up with online forums. :banghead:

I myself have been side track ed by a new project. Just bought a supra and been distracted since

Keep well!

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So glad to see some more SA people still using the forum from time to time.

geez, when I went on the toy run, I saw so many R1's. Thought there would be a few more SA people here... When i first joined, i was hoping for an R1 only ride haha:scoots: