'98 R1

Year: 1998 Model: YZF-R1 Engine size: 998cc Exhaust: Yoshimura SS RS3 Slip On Seat: Stock Wheels: Stock Accessories: Cox Racing Rad Guard Ohlins Damper & Harris Fitting Kit Goodridge SS Brake Lines Fabbri Double Bubble Screen 2003 OEM R1 Rear Shock Factory Pro 59mm Velocity Stacks Harris Rearsets Harris Exhaust Hanger K-Tech Fork Springs & 25mm Cartridges Decided I wanted an original R1 totally stock four years ago. I am ever mindful of straying too far from the "stock" look. For instance I chose Harris Rearsets over Gilles as they seemed more "appropriate" for the year. If I get a second bike I will put it back to 100% standard. It has 13,500 miles on the clock, 11,000 of those since I became the owner. Pictures courteousy of Bike Magazine (UK) EDIT Geelong Carbon Craft Tank Pad ordered and paid for, just awaiting delivery.

what a beauty.

:bow amazing bike

:boobies you get my vote!

Very.... very nice !!

It looks brand new and its 10 years old! I can only hope my 04 looks that clean in 2014.

Shes a beauty.......Congrats on the Cover.....:thumbup

beautiful bike mate :)

Thank you for all the fantastic compliments. :beer

Absolutely lovely, mate! Plenty jealous!

sweet

Awesome bike mate, one of the nicest i've seen!!:fact

SWWEEETTTT best looking R1 ever.....

Older R1, but age is just a number. Man.......sweet looking bike, looks like brand new. Nice :thumbup

nothing like old school :bow

It looks spanking new. Do you even ride it?

It looks spanking new. Do you even ride it? Thanks for the compliment, To date I have ridden it approx 11,000 miles which equates to an average of 3,000 miles per annum.

Amazing! All bolts are still in pristine condition.

This bike should be in the museum. I'll admire it everyday. I think professional photography helps a lot too, great work! Did BIKE mag perform all the photo work?

This bike should be in the museum. I'll admire it everyday. I think professional photography helps a lot too, great work! Did BIKE mag perform all the photo work? Thank you, Yes BIKE Magazine supplied the photos, which were all taken indoors in a studio.

Im late as hell on this one..... I love the red and white on the 98...... pure sex!!!!!!!!!! Looks great bro!!

This has got to be the best example of the most iconic bike for me. I'll never forget seeing the pre-release pictures of one, spotting one in the metal and my first ride on one... Fireblade my arse :butt Top work William :thumbup

Apologies for dragging this thread up but its the bikes 10th birthday tomorrow - 20th August 2008. :finger If you haven't seen it before please look at the first post. Geelong Tank pad now fitted and very nice it is too.

Bike is a stunner William :thumbup

Gorgeous bike! Stunning!

Apologies for dragging this thread up but its the bikes 10th birthday tomorrow - 20th August 2008. :finger If you haven't seen it before please look at the first post. Geelong Tank pad now fitted and very nice it is too. Pat it on the tank and wish it a Happy B'Day from me William! :thumbup

So fresh and so clean

I've always loved this exact bike as it was my first R1. I painted my race bike as a tribute to my original 98, I used red candy over silver base for the paint. (I know candies are a little over the top for a race bike but I own my own bodyshop, gotta represent you know.) I figure this guy with the 02 03 liked the paint scheme aswell, lol.

Looks good :thumbup

Oooooooooo I like that 02-03 in those colours :cool: