:thumb: hi guys thinking of buying a 51 plate r1
has any1 on here owned 1 ? would like 2 hear good / bad points please
also is there a r1 website or yam owners club ? i could look at join
thanks mick

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hi m8 , ive owned 15 r1s { yes 15 !!!! } and ive still got 3 now .
bad points = none
good points = 2 many to list
what do you want 2 no ?
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:thumb: thanks 4 reply m8 im going 2 look at a 51 plate r1 carb model 2moro at a garage its done 6,ooo miles few mods main mod is underseat exhaust blue flame price is £3600 going to be trading in my w plate zx7r i know r1 is faster lighter my ins is only £10 more. is there any things 2 be aware of ? thanks mick

no particular r1 probs m8 , same as any bike just normal checks ,
smoke / rattling when cold
worn headstock bearings
swingarm bushes
rear shock lower linkage
only thing springs to mind is the exup servo valve in the headers sometimes get abit sticky / faulty { no biggy }
etc etc etc
all i would be aware of is the underseat exhaust conversion { which i aint a fan off } because they tend to melt the battery tray or electrics , or overheat relays electrics etc . to combat this some underseat exhaust conversions make you move all of the above , so just check its all been done properly , and dont forget to find out if its been jetted to suit the exhaust .

there bullit proof normally , with just routine maintenance / oil changes needed , just check the service history and the general condition of the bike will tel ya wether its been loved or not .

loved my last 01 carb r1 ,,,,,,,, and the 03 r1 front forks and rear shock go straight on and are superb improvement over the slightly softer older kit .
cheers

o and £3600s abit steep , need 2 bid him on it , or get top trade in money on the kwack .