Yamaha 2004 R1

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

The post at the top of the page makes very interesting reading.

https://www.sportbikes.com/wwwthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=rant&Number=706608&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#Post706675

Buy a new second hand bike from your dealer now!

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

See, this is why I don't buy new bikes.......that and I can't afford them. Laughing

Lucky Yamaha mechanics get to ride all the new R1's. Laughing

Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

hahaha,

Getting a new bike is kinda good, in the sense that you can become accustomed to the bike's characteristics if your upgrading, when running it in.

I'm surprised that engine hasn't been tested on a dyno or bench tested before they installed it.... Confused

Looks like Yamaha has a problem within their production line(s).

Phil. · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

My reckoning is it was made on a friday evening when everyone's just looking forward to the weekend, in abit of a rush and don't care if just one isn't put together quite right.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Well, thats made my decision. If I was going to buy a japanese 2004 litre bike, its the blade all the way! Very Happy

Maybe I'll go for one of those quirky european makes...

Triumph Maybe?

Just goes to show you can have too much power! Smile

____________________
British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F; Cheap project: CBR900RR FireBlade
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Wonder how the lubrication system works on the R1? That is the 2 outer big end bearings. Wonder if they do something like have the oil feed for the crank on the centre main bearing, in which case any kind of oil failure (faulty pump, lack of oil, faulty pressure release valve) would take out the outer 2 big ends first.

All the best

Keith
____________________
Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing

Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

I was following a red R1 this evening, thinking 'mmm, that underseat system looks nice' and just realised after reading this thread that it was a 2004 R1 - doh!! hehe Laughing

____________________
Love is 1050cc Smile

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

It will deffo look better with an aftermarket system! The standard one is terrible.
____________________
Carbon closet tart! https://www.bikepics.com/members/r6stuk/02r6/
Stolen bike. 2000 R1: https://www.bikepics.com/members/r6stuk/00r1/
Current bike 1991 Honda ST1100 Pan European, 1986 Honda cb350sg (Finished)

Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

I didn't realise they were out yet..

Oh no, here I go again.. someone keep me away from the Yamaha dealer.. I love my Triumph.... I love my Triumph.... I don't want a R1.... I don't want a R1...

Damn it's not working... Crying or Very sad

____________________
Love is 1050cc Smile

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Turn from trumpet to yammy. Question

____________________
Sweet reggae music.

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Sell speed triple to bendy. Buy new R1. You can afford it.

oh and give me your SLK. I'll sign danny over to you entirely.