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**SAMPATH_K** · 11-16-2012, 06:29 PM

ISG2G-Chikmanglur,see a Blue R1 ride in while waiting for the evening ride,giggled like a 5 yr old in amusement.Later that night during the intro part heard about your inspirational story and first thing i do on the net is to dig into this thread.

This is the kind of life everyone should live...realizing their dreams.Amazing to know that there are people like you around who compromise so much at such an early stage in life to achieve something that's apart from the regular(study,work,buy a flat,marry,buy another flat etc etc...) herd mentality.This is so refreshing.

I am sure a lot of us have such dreams..guess the conviction part is what is lacking.Ajay ji,You need to pat yourself on the shoulders.Truly commendable

and ride safe.Looking forward to ride with you someday

**abhi_underdog** · 11-16-2012, 08:48 PM

This story gets me smiling everytime I read it and I am glad that you are living your dream, you thoroughly deserve it!! I dream of it too everyday, and I remember sharing my dream with one of my colleagues and I've been at the butt end of his jokes eversince :P

**strider** · 11-17-2012, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by SAMPATH_K View Post

ISG2G-Chikmanglur,see a Blue R1 ride in while waiting for the evening ride,giggled like a 5 yr old in amusement.Later that night during the intro part heard about your inspirational story and first thing i do on the net is to dig into this thread.

This is the kind of life everyone should live...realizing their dreams.Amazing to know that there are people like you around who compromise so much at such an early stage in life to achieve something that's apart from the regular(study,work,buy a flat,marry,buy another flat etc etc...) herd mentality.This is so refreshing.

I am sure a lot of us have such dreams..guess the conviction part is what is lacking.Ajay ji,You need to pat yourself on the shoulders.Truly commendable

and ride safe.Looking forward to ride with you someday

Thanks for your kind words Sampath and indeed glad to meet you at the ISGTG

"Actions indicate Priorities"
Honestly I giggle everytime I hear an inline 4

even now

Yes, look forward to ride again

Originally posted by abhi_underdog View Post

This story gets me smiling everytime I read it and I am glad that you are living your dream, you thoroughly deserve it!! I dream of it too everyday, and I remember sharing my dream with one of my colleagues and I've been at the butt end of his jokes eversince :P

Thanks Abhi and never stop believing

back in college my pals called wRong 1 :P so you are not alone!!

**strider** · 01-03-2013, 11:39 AM

The R1 turns 3

It would be absolutely impossible to put down everything I have felt since the R1 has been in life since the past 3 years and what a remarkable journey it has been - lots of ups and downs making it unforgetable

3 years - so many roads conquered and so many more to go !!!

Happy Birthday Special - we shall always be together

PS- Unable to add images, hence a link to some latest pics of 'The Special'

Thank you everyone for being a part of this journey

**phanikar** · 01-03-2013, 11:45 AM

Happy birthday R1

wish you many more years of Happy riding

Hope you got the Insurance done

**dual disc 200** · 01-03-2013, 11:49 AM

May this year see a lot of twisties, track days, knee scrapping, new shoes and more happiness than ever..

"Happy Birthday R1" Have a blast Strider...

P.S. Once more to chikmanglur?

**shrinathrao** · 01-07-2013, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by strider View Post

It would be absolutely impossible to put down everything I have felt since the R1 has been in life since the past 3 years and what a remarkable journey it has been - lots of ups and downs making it unforgetable

3 years - so many roads conquered and so many more to go !!!

Happy Birthday Special - we shall always be together

PS- Unable to add images, hence a link to some latest pics of 'The Special'

Thank you everyone for being a part of this journey

where is the cake ? :P

**strider** · 01-25-2013, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by phanikar View Post

Happy birthday R1

wish you many more years of Happy riding

Hope you got the Insurance done

Thanks Phanikar

Insurance is due in may 2013 :P

Originally posted by dual disc 200 View Post

May this year see a lot of twisties, track days, knee scrapping, new shoes and more happiness than ever..

"Happy Birthday R1" Have a blast Strider...

P.S. Once more to chikmanglur?

Thank you so much bro, let me know when Chikmagalur - cant miss it

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

where is the cake ? :P

Sure Srinath, when we meet - I owe you a cake :P

**panserbjorne** · 02-20-2013, 04:22 PM

hello dude ..
It's late but huge congos on acquiring ur dream machine R1 :-)
Pls clarify my followng doubt:Can Sbk's with highcompression ratios i.e 12.3:1(cbr 1000rr) ,r1(12.7:1)or gixxers,hayabusas can run safely without engineknocking /pinging on normal good quality 91RON fuel or speedor xtrapremium of 91ron rating?!?
What petrol do u use wen u go on touring where u might not be able to find petrol like speed97?&Does your R1 come with a knock sensor?
And last can a guy of height 5'7 be able to ride a R1 nd manage it in traffic,atleast by one legging or trimming excess foam n seat?

**strider** · 02-23-2013, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by panserbjorne View Post

hello dude ..
It's late but huge congos on acquiring ur dream machine R1 :-)
Pls clarify my followng doubt:Can Sbk's with highcompression ratios i.e 12.3:1(cbr 1000rr) ,r1(12.7:1)or gixxers,hayabusas can run safely without engineknocking /pinging on normal good quality 91RON fuel or speedor xtrapremium of 91ron rating?!?
What petrol do u use wen u go on touring where u might not be able to find petrol like speed97?&Does your R1 come with a knock sensor?
And last can a guy of height 5'7 be able to ride a R1 nd manage it in traffic,atleast by one legging or trimming excess foam n seat?

Thanks bro

have replied to the above Qs on your PMs

**SpeedyKol** · 04-16-2013, 03:01 PM

Hey Strider...how are you and hows is ur R1? No updates since many months...
Cheers

**vivekdev** · 05-19-2014, 03:41 AM

Re: My R1 Story-A Papercut Dream:

Hi, I have heard that little older R1 s have lot of mechanical issues.. it seems every now and then something or the other goes bad.. now I asked this question to one of the superbike mechanic in Bangalore that if I have to go for a used superbike, which one would be better. He advised me not to go for R1 as he recieves lot of complaints from R1 owners every now and then. He suggested me to go for Honda Fireblade instead as it does not give snu mechanical trouble even if its little older bike. Now I would like to know from R1 owners about its maintenence issues if any, or if this bike becomes little old does it give any mechanical problems. An honest review would be very helpful to me, as this ll help me in planning which bike I should invest in if I have to pick up a used one. I personally like R1 the most.

**itsmevini123** · 10-08-2014, 01:00 PM

Re: My R1 Story-A Papercut Dream:

This story always bring smile on my face and push me to save more & more as much possible

**jeevan93** · 10-09-2014, 06:31 AM

Re: My R1 Story-A Papercut Dream:

Every single line bought me goose bumps. . such an inspiring story [emoji108]

**rusty_mechs** · 10-09-2014, 01:51 PM

Re: My R1 Story-A Papercut Dream:

Just stumbled upon this thread, you story is so amazing [MENTION=15647]strider[/MENTION]. This has been a real inspiration.. Thank you for sharing..

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