As with others expressing sympathy, I'm very sorry to hear about your problems.

They say you should never buy mark 1 of anything but I have one of the original 999Rs purchased in Sept 2003. I know of two others with this model - AndyB & Chillo.

I have to say (touch wood) it has been pretty much faultless.

The only niggle (singular) I had is cutting out - sorted when the 57MM termig system was fitted.

The bike has done almost 4500 miles now, several track days and plenty of long runs. It doesn't look its best due to it being covered in crap from our April showers and my little off into the gravel at Silverstone last year.

Still, I'll soon have it cleaned up and ready for the BMF!