My next bike
07-13-2007, 07:21 PM
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My next bike
I didn't plan to buy a new bike until spring but I couldn't pass this one up. I bought a wrecked 2002 Yamaha R1 with 8k miles and a clear title for $1400. All it needs is a stator cover, front wheel, and tail section. I'll bet I can get it on the road for under $2000 total including tabs!
I miss the hawk but I'm sure to have a blast on this one!
I miss the hawk but I'm sure to have a blast on this one!
07-13-2007, 07:51 PM
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IMO the 2002-2003 R1's were the nicest ones they made (much nicer than the 2004 and later models I think). You also get the older engine which had a much wider powerband than the new screamer, and it's FI too. As we say here, good score dude 
07-14-2007, 12:52 PM
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Really, thats what the tests say. From what I've read Yamaha took the high road and made a good overall bike while Suzuki focused on it's "kink-kong" motor. In 2004 the R1 got a healthy sot in the arm via ram air at the expense of ridability but whatever I don't need to do 180+.
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