So... 1999 R1

[janner_10]

I went to have a cheeky look at a '99 R1 today. Mechanically it is sound and its only got 12k on the clock @ £1600

Obviously I will need to change the consumables, oil, shoes etc etc

The downside is that although the fairings are not cracked they look like a bag of shit - the lacquer seems to be peeling off most of them and there is the odd chip. Also the wheels look shit and home painted.

Decent bike and worth a punt?

Also anyone had any of their fairing repainted or re-lacquered and was the cost reasonable.

I also found a firm in the forest that can wrap the panels - the whole bike for £200 so I just need to get a sticker set - but I am concerned with the carbon effect looking a bit chavvy!!

Any musings welcome.
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Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1

[-Matt-]

[Ghost]

I wouldn't bother messing round getting panels wrapped, a complete set of replacement fairings from China is less than £300 and by all accounts they're well made and finished and fit really well.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fairing-Body-Work-Frame-Kit-ABS-Injection-Yamaha-YZF-R1-1998-1999-98-99-/360799864774?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item54015907c6

Or if it's a blue one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fairing-Body-Work-Frame-Kit-ABS-Injection-Yamaha-YZF-R1-1998-1999-98-99-/360799865143?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item5401590937

Loads of other race rep designs to choose from too.

[janner_10]

Thanks Mat - you echo my thoughts on wrapping.

Im in no massive rush to get it in showroom condition so I guess I can remove 1 fairing at a time and find somewhere - or do it myself.
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Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1

[The Artist]

Errrrrrrmmmmmmmmmm, you are one year out from the ultimate bike of all time.

[janner_10]

Cheers Ghost - very useful and probably the best and easiest route.
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Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1

[J biker]

Sounds okay for the money. Miles are alarmingly low for the condition you describe...so treat them as incorrect.

[janner_10]

I agree but it all checks out with the MOT's and it has a VOSA report too.
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Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

How difficult is it to wind miles off between MOTs on an old R1? Could you just get an electric drill on the end of the cable or is it more of a pita? Just wondering.
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Mobylette Type 50 ---> Raleigh Grifter ---> Neval Minsk 125

[J biker]

On early R1s the main problem is 2nd gear, you need to take the bike for a spin before you part with cash. Check it doesn't jump out of gear when winding the throttle on and off. Watch for huge wheelies as well as the early r1s are a bit brutal lol.

[totalllama82]

For £1600 you could get a near-mint ZX9.
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[janner_10]

[c-m]

Used ZX9Rs have gone up in price since 2009. Back then £1500 would get you a mint C2, a little more for an E model.

Now people are expecting near £2k for a C model despite the bikes being 5 years older.

[woo]

your better off wrapping the R1 i have had my R1 wrapped and its perfectly fine no bubbles or problems was done by totally dynamic

those Chinese fairings never ever seem to fit right like oem fairings do plus you will need a tank to match as the tank cover that comes with the chinese fairings is a joke, plus you will get stung with import charges

ive posted pics of my R1 wrapped in gloss black in the show and tell section, im getting some fairings on my new R1 plasti dipped gloss white as its much cheaper than wrapping and does the same job

choose a colour and get it wrapped or hunt for oem fairings on ebay
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Elen sila lummen omentielvo!

[dodsi]

[c-m]

Inflation shouldn't effect used goods, especially ones that get worse with age.

[totalllama82]

[Copycat73]

[janner_10]

Here she is:

https://i59.tinypic.com/30szmgg.jpg

2 fairings need attention the rest a damn good clean, as does the rest of the bike.

Rides lovely and what a grin after about 6 to 7k revs!!
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Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1

[bikertomm]

I'm liking that alot, I'd just leave the fairings, they look fine from a distance


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[johnsmith222]

[Inspector_Clouseau]

Ahhh... 4XV...

Is your 2nd gear okay?

If so, happy days!

[P.addy]

Its been resprayed, probably badly and the tank decal is wrong, but fuck it. Nice enough bikes.

[janner_10]

2nd gear is sweet, infact engine is lovely.

I reckon is has been resprayed Paddy - but not fussed at that price - a new set of aftermarket fairings and a wheel pint it will look lovely.
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Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1

[Groove]

Spray the black bits white and your more than halfway there
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