2008 or newer R1

[Mudpuppy]

Here is the response from the 2007 listed above (insert scam - I think anyways, thoughts?)

2270$ covers all.
The bike is at DAS terminal in Palm Bay,FL
Here is how it works if you have never used Autotrader.
You send me your full name and your shipping address so I can initiate the transaction.Autotrader contacts you with further details regarding the payment and shipping process.You submit the payment to Autotrader, Autotrader confirms the payment and asks me to release the shipment.I ship the bike which should be at your door within 5 business days.You have a 3 days inspection period before you confirm the deal and Autotrader forwards the payment to me or you cancel the deal and you get your money back and return the bike free of charge.
Basically Autotrader holds your money safe until you confirm that the bike is what you have been expected and you want to buy it. It is not a sight unseen deal.
On the other hand I can ship the bike knowing Autotrader has your money and you won't dissapear with my bike.
We are both covered.Sorry for the long emails I have tried to touch all bases.

[Gas Man]

200% scam!

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

Here is the response from the 2007 listed above (insert scam - I think anyways, thoughts?)

2270$ covers all.
The bike is at DAS terminal in Palm Bay,FL
Here is how it works if you have never used Autotrader.
You send me your full name and your shipping address so I can initiate the transaction.Autotrader contacts you with further details regarding the payment and shipping process.You submit the payment to Autotrader, Autotrader confirms the payment and asks me to release the shipment.I ship the bike which should be at your door within 5 business days.You have a 3 days inspection period before you confirm the deal and Autotrader forwards the payment to me or you cancel the deal and you get your money back and return the bike free of charge.
Basically Autotrader holds your money safe until you confirm that the bike is what you have been expected and you want to buy it. It is not a sight unseen deal.
On the other hand I can ship the bike knowing Autotrader has your money and you won't dissapear with my bike.
We are both covered.Sorry for the long emails I have tried to touch all bases.

I've seen that one for years... I hope noone actually falls for that shit.

[Mudpuppy]

yeah I thought so too.. I told him I would have my attorney contact him and set up a letter of credit or escrow if that is acceptable.. no response.. fbi working in canada? motherfucker please.. at least he had decent spelling, etc.

[Homeslice]

Fuck the 2008 R1. I think you mean 2009+. With an exhaust it almost sounds like a Ducati.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Fuck the 2008 R1. I think you mean 2009+. With an exhaust it almost sounds like a Ducati.

Is the 2009 the crossplane bike? Then no..it sucks. Get an 06-08...much more flickable bike.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Is the 2009 the crossplane bike? Then no..it sucks. Get an 06-08...much more flickable bike.

Flickable is mostly susp. setup and tire choice

What would you prefer, another generic 4-cyl? ....or one that has a nice beat to it. Let's face it, the R1 is the only Jap bike with any distinctive feature about it. The rest are all the same.......Traction control, BPF, 3-mode ECU, radial brakes, slipper clutch........almost all of them have that shit now.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Flickable is mostly susp. setup and tire choice

What would you prefer, another generic 4-cyl? ....or one that has a nice beat to it. Let's face it, the R1 is the only Jap bike with any distinctive feature about it. The rest are all the same.......Traction control, BPF, 3-mode ECU, radial brakes, slipper clutch........almost all of them have that shit now.

Sure the motor is good, but why 20lbs heavier? So they can put a big counterbalancer on?

I prefer inlines to V-twins for canyon riding....I have better throttle control with inlines.

And the only reason for BPF is because they are cheaper, yet inherently more expensive to do front end work.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Seriously. they do not suck anymore. I've have ALOT of Kawis and I've ridden alot of other sportbikes and it is true they were not as refined as other bikes till about 2008. The ZX6r is the best 600 IMO (and nearly all of the mags) and now the ZX10r the best 1000. Even the suspension guy told me to upgrade to the 2011 10r because they "finally got the chassis right" when I wanted to get a 2008 R1. He said ithe 2008 R1 t is a heavy POS, that a 2007 would be a much better option if I wanted an R1.

They are very close...but Kawis does not suck any longer, yet still easiest to work on.

Don't you mean the 2006 R1 would be a better option? The 2007 and 2008 are the same bike.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Flickable is mostly susp. setup and tire choice

What would you prefer, another generic 4-cyl? ....or one that has a nice beat to it. Let's face it, the R1 is the only Jap bike with any distinctive feature about it. The rest are all the same.......Traction control, BPF, 3-mode ECU, radial brakes, slipper clutch........almost all of them have that shit now.

The r1 doesn't have half the shit you just listed. You can't even access wot to redline