Here is a list of aftermarket accessories:
Fender Eliminator
Integrated brake/turn signals
Flush Mount side turn signals
Ducati carbon fiber mirrors with led front signals
Greggs license plate bracket
Racing exhaust baffles
Saddlemans custom gel seats
Heli bar clip ons
HID headlight
Dark smoked bubble shield
Brand new tires
I have a 2001 Suzuki katana 750 now, ive been wanting an r1 for a while, been shopping around for about a month and found this, its a raven edition. KBB for excellent is around 7100. Ive rode a few yamaha's r1 & r6's love the feel of them but the R1 has the best feel for me.
Any thing I should be looking or trying to hear when I check the bike out? Ive read a few places that some people change the spedo for reason of frauding the milage, is there a way to tell this?
Just ride it around and make sure it shifts smooth and runs okay. Do a very detailed inspection on the outside of the engine and check for leaks. Some 07/08 have had valve problems and you have to pull off the tank and look down the throttle bodies and see if there is any wear or not. Good luck! I just bought an 07 a couple months ago.
I've also heard about an issue at 5500 rpms, where there has been no response to throttle. May want to get it to there and make sure you have response.
Ok thx for all the suggestions, I will be meeting the guy next wednesday to check the bike out. Hoping all goes well, but if this one isnt great than I will keep searching.
The best thing you can do is a test drive. I just sold mine. But if i were him you would need to have cash in hand. Other than that check all possible damage to the frame and make sure all electrical is working. Brakes, turns signals, lights, license plate light. Turin it off and on. Let it run awhile see it sounds alright. Rev it. Just stuff i would do and stuff i seen people do to my bike when i sold mine
You should meet him at his house so the bike is cool and you can hear what it sounds like and acts when you start it cold. And feel the block to make sure he didn't start it before you got there. If it's warm, you won't hear as much or anything at all if there are any problems.
I like it! :tocoo: I'd like to pickup one exactly like that some day. I am fond of the 2007 Charcoal Silver, and it would look nice sitting next to my R6.
OP - hope you have fun. Sure you will. Post pics!!!!
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