Thanks Simon for the advice - a mass of knowledge on R1s so I came away very happy - also it reminded me of why I ride a bike (which hasn't happened much over the last year or so) and that its great to meet like minded people, I'm yet to meet a moody biker...
Anyway hoping to come out for a ride eventually, bikes in bits with a niggling electrical fault but am planning a mass attack next month to get is sorted for spring.
Cheers, Alan
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