I'm thinking about an R1, I prefer the early shapes. But like the under seat pipes. So would that be 2004-2006,how do they rate? Are there any common problems to look out for, or any particular years better than other. Thanks guys?
I came off an R6 to this, natural progression i suppose. I cant fault it one bit (now ive got some decent tyres on it), a far better bike than i am a rider and other than general maintinence the only issuse ive had with it is my thermostat has failed.
Brilliant bikes. I had my 04 5vy for 3 and half years and put 30k miles on it. The only issue I had was a lazy starter motor which I replaced with and 07-08 model starter. Apart from that it was 30k miles of smiles
Owned my 05 for 10 years, been track only for the past few years. Still love it after all these years, no major issues with mine but heard of a few with the alternator going with higher miles.
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My 2004 , best one I’ve had
07-08
Love my 2006 r1. Matte black. The dan moto exhausts. Sounds unreal. No problems with mine.
I came off an R6 to this, natural progression i suppose. I cant fault it one bit (now ive got some decent tyres on it), a far better bike than i am a rider and other than general maintinence the only issuse ive had with it is my thermostat has failed.
Bloody fantastic machine
Best bike I’ve had I love it that much I’m even using it all winter (apart from snow)
08 4c8 has undertail and you can find some for pretty decent money. When I was looking for about 6k you could get a good looking one with low mileage.
Brilliant bikes
love mine & wont part with my 04
top tips
respond well to decat , cans , and a power commander
no major issues , rattling clutches are common as the rear basket springs weaken
top mods
quick action throttle
-1 tooth front sprocket
buy this age a good suspension service and setup
decent rubber ,
double bubble screen
decent front pads
blue ones the fastest ud83dude09
and there not bad looking ( enough the missus let me park it in the kitchen)
My bog standard 05
This one mine 05 plate had her since 2008 never let me down yet usual service items and tires 1 battery couple of yrs back
Awesome bikes 08 model
I know this is a stupid question. I’m not the fastest rider in the world and I know these are monsters but are they still rideable at a steady pace?
I think so personally but I don’t think ya need to be fast rider aslong as you can ride lol
Brilliant bikes. I had my 04 5vy for 3 and half years and put 30k miles on it. The only issue I had was a lazy starter motor which I replaced with and 07-08 model starter. Apart from that it was 30k miles of smiles
Love my 08. Tried the 06 but much preferred this model. Also tried the 09 model but couldn’t get on with the size.
Will be selling her. Family commitments etc so let me know if your interested. Good luck with your search! ud83dudd92
I got an 07 , the only problem I’ve had is a red hot arse on long trips , especially in warm weather , but what a bike , I’ll never part with it
So is 07 and 08 the same model?
Owned my 05 for 10 years, been track only for the past few years. Still love it after all these years, no major issues with mine but heard of a few with the alternator going with higher miles.
Nice bikes. Mine is very much standard at the moment. I had a 5jj before and loved also. But prefer this shape.
14 b for me the sound is amazing