WTB: 05-08 r1

kzarmane · 07-09-2012, 02:46 PM

Putting out a feeler. Pretty much ready to pull the trigger on this one, but the new R1 exhaust is so ugly that I can't see financing something so goofy looking. Prefer no blue, but if blue is what you're selling it can always be repainted.

Cheers,

rashmaster13 · 07-09-2012, 08:56 PM

04 is identical to the 05 aside from bold new graffics

kzarmane · 07-09-2012, 10:38 PM

Noted, thanks. Was trying to figure out when the grand switch happened from google images.

Sentor · 07-09-2012, 10:55 PM

07-08 R1.

Better power, better suspension, better handling (once you get it setup). Raise the rear 3-5mm, lower the forks 3-5mm, and push out the bars, and you have an INCREDIBLE bike.

Tail looks better, front doesn't look as good, but being on the bike feels great.

I miss mine. :(

Yamacrab · 07-10-2012, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by Sentor

07-08 R1.

Better power, better suspension, better handling (once you get it setup). Raise the rear 3-5mm, lower the forks 3-5mm, and push out the bars, and you have an INCREDIBLE bike.

Tail looks better, front doesn't look as good, but being on the bike feels great.

I miss mine. :(

07-08 is a great year for the R1.

Also, if all you dislike about the new ('09+) R1 is the exhaust, why not just switch it out?

i.e.

kzarmane · 07-10-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Yamacrab

if all you dislike about the new ('09+) R1 is the exhaust, why not just switch it out? [/IMG]

I imagine the cost and ballache of doing so is probably more than it's worth, no? I'm not completely opposed to the idea.

dwc032 · 07-10-2012, 09:16 PM

How about this one I can email a lot more pics. If interested PM me your email and I will send you all the info. 2005 R1 and I am the original owner.

It is pretty stacked on after market stuff. Ohlins rear, Ohlins Damper, race tech internals in the front, Vortex rears sets, CRG's and a lot more.


07-09-2012, 02:46 PM	#1
kzarmane Pit Crew Joined: May 2010 From: Renton, WA I Ride: R1	05-08 r1 Putting out a feeler. Pretty much ready to pull the trigger on this one, but the new R1 exhaust is so ugly that I can't see financing something so goofy looking. Prefer no blue, but if blue is what you're selling it can always be repainted. Cheers, __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-09-2012, 08:56 PM	#2
rashmaster13 Endorsed Joined: Jul 2009 From: Myrtle Point, Oregon I Ride: 04 R1, 05 zx10 track, 00 zx12, 88 VTR250, 78 SR500	04 is identical to the 05 aside from bold new graffics __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-09-2012, 10:38 PM	#3
kzarmane Pit Crew Joined: May 2010 From: Renton, WA I Ride: R1	Noted, thanks. Was trying to figure out when the grand switch happened from google images. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-09-2012, 10:55 PM	#4
Sentor Novice Racer Joined: Feb 2006 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 2008 R6 Race Bike - #52 - And whatever's in the shop!	07-08 R1. Better power, better suspension, better handling (once you get it setup). Raise the rear 3-5mm, lower the forks 3-5mm, and push out the bars, and you have an INCREDIBLE bike. Tail looks better, front doesn't look as good, but being on the bike feels great. I miss mine. :( __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-10-2012, 09:16 PM	#7
dwc032 Licensed Joined: Mar 2007 From: Central Oregon I Ride: Scooter....U know, the one like Tom Meherns	How about this one I can email a lot more pics. If interested PM me your email and I will send you all the info. 2005 R1 and I am the original owner. It is pretty stacked on after market stuff. Ohlins rear, Ohlins Damper, race tech internals in the front, Vortex rears sets, CRG's and a lot more. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by dwc032; 07-10-2012 at 09:23 PM..

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