cheap R1 issues

[R1stu]

I have in principle brought a 5000 mile 99 R1 for £400. Now the problem is, that is has a few issues.

The main issue is that there is a crack in the frame, and the second is it overheats due to the rad not kicking in.

Any thoughts on this or ideas?
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[wr6133]

Frame off eBay

[virus]

[jeffyjeff]

Locate the thermostatic fan switch. It is likely located on the radiator. Disconnect the wire from the switch and touch it to a hard engine part with the ignition turned "on". An operating fan indicates a bad thermo switch. A non operational fan suggests it is defective. Try running the fan off a 12V supply to verify before ordering a new fan.
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[MCN]

Does it overheat all the time or only when stopped or in slow traffic?
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[sickpup]

[A100man]

But you're R1stu..!
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[WATP]

[The Tot]

Overheating due to rad not kicking - New thermostat.

I needed a new engine on my 2002 Fazer Thou (essentially similar lump to the 98 R1) because of that. Not sure when the failure started, but rad was stone cold when I got to the mechanic but mill was boiling hot.

The fact that my exhaust was blue smoking on the overrun and the big end sounded rattly meant that my engine was toast!

It could have happened progressively and me not notice it because it was summer. Or, it could have happened on my 50 mile commute. Who knows.
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[Easy-X]

Much as modern clocks can't better the style of a couple of analogue dials I appreciate the temp gauge. I occasionally sit in traffic instead of filtering just to see the temp climb up till the fan kicks in.
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[JackButler]

I like that the handle of R1stu is asking the internets for thoughts & ideas on its latest purchase.

It seems that a few of the idiots have been triggered.

Is this how R1stu measures success???
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[R1stu]

I was looking for thoughts on if worth it, I have just been to look at the bike and to say i, collecting, but the shop had no clue as not told about it

The crack is the subframe not main frame, and the main harness is a complete mess. There was not any fluids in the bike either when they got it.

Looks imaculate, ohlins damper, brand new tyres with the chicken strips in the middle still, and a carbon micron system.

So I think in parts is worth £400

Rebuilding is not an issue. As from my handle I used to own a 2000 R1 Which I pretty much rebuilt, and I knew little about bikes compared to now.

As long as the engine dosent smoke, I think I can save it!

https://i.imgur.com/87WbXDm.jpg
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Current bike 1991 Honda ST1100 Pan European, 1986 Honda cb350sg (Finished)

[JackButler]

[Irezumi]

[R1stu]

[P.]

[Easy-X]

Man posts picture of motorcycle on motorcycle forum, oh the horror of it!
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[sickpup]

So big question is why so cheap? Looks in good nick and 2 grand in parts or so if stripped.

[Irezumi]

[R1stu]

Got screwed over on R1 by garage. Went to sort collecting it and now They have offered a tonne more money than I was giving for it.
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Current bike 1991 Honda ST1100 Pan European, 1986 Honda cb350sg (Finished)

[myvision]

[wr6133]

I suspect that was always going to be their ploy. Like sickpup said it's worth 2k-ish in parts.

Was it a case of, "we've been offered X but you could have it for Y"?

[R1stu]

Thing is not to do with garage, was only there for the repairs. But they were too expensive so my ex didn't want to throw more money at it.

Then lock down started so they couldn't get bike back and the insurance and mot expired in that time.

Ex said spoke to garage to tell them I'm picking up, but they didn't get message so wouldn't let me take it.

Ex spoke to them today and found out what I was paying, then they suddenly had a buyer offering £800 for the bike.

Was only there a year without interest.
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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)