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11-01-2012, 10:51 AM
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Ride 2gether die 2gether....
Join Date: Sep 2009
Bikes: 06 Raven R1
Location: Northern VA, Tysons Corner
Posts: 63
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Upgrade to 2012 R1
So would you sell your 04-06 R1 and get the new one? why or why not?
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 98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home.
Ali Ahmed Almutawakil
aalmutawakil@yahoo.com
4847444222
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11-01-2012, 11:11 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: Mar 2010
Bikes: 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 98
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aalmutawakil
So would you sell your 04-06 R1 and get the new one? why or why not?
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Yes.
Flash-tune and cross plane. Sound and performance....
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Yoshi R77 CF Slip-Ons with M4 Y Pipe
Flash-Tune Interface with FT Quickshifter
PCV with Autotune
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Driven Smog Block-Offs
Motodynamics Tail Light
Speigler Brake Lines
Joe-Florida LED Lights
Saddleman Tech Seat
Scorpio i-900 Alarm
Driven D3 Grips
Zero Gravity Corsa Smoke Windscreen
Competition Werkes GP Pegs
Evotech Oil Cap
Driven Front 16T Sprocket (-1)
HID 6000K 55W
Magic Blinker
Proton Flushmounts
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11-01-2012, 11:39 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2010
Bikes: '11 FLHX, 09 YFZ450R, 07 YZ450F, 06 R1 50th
Location: in the dirt
Posts: 12,638
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Ideally its best to have both as they're completely different bikes
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11-01-2012, 05:03 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Aug 2009
Bikes: 2009 YZF-R1
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 1,059
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you tryin to start a war???
seriously though the 04-06 guys are fanatical about their rides, most would never look at anything else regardless of performance or sound
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1983 yamaha xj550 (SOLD)
1995 kawasaki gpz1100 (engine fail)
2009 yamaha r1 (30k and still rockin)
2006 suzuki gsxr600 (sold)
1981 yamaha xs450 (sold)
2003 honda superhawk 996 (for sale)
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11-01-2012, 05:10 PM
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Need to change user name;)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Bikes: blu 02 R1SOLD...lovin my 2012
Location: Northern Cali
Posts: 561
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2012..end of discussion!
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11-01-2012, 05:25 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Oct 2011
Bikes: 2008 R1
Location: MASS
Posts: 945
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07 tru 08 FTW
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My Build Thread http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336353
YouTube Page http://www.youtube.com/user/imstuner?feature=mhee
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11-01-2012, 08:36 PM
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prefers forking over spooning
Join Date: Jul 2007
Bikes: 2010 R1, 2011 GSX-R 750 and 2005 R1
Location: WDC
Posts: 596
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I have an '05. Bought a '10 last year. TOTALLY different bike and it took a bit of time to get comfortable on the new ride. Very sensitive throttle, abrupt engine braking, feels heavier (because it's a pig)...the older gen is easier to ride.
I bought the Flash Tune interface and made a few changes. My '10 is a blast to ride at high RPM/speeds but not too fun in lower gears putting around town.
I suppose it depends on how you're planning to use the bike. I wouldn't recommend it as a commuter.
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11-02-2012, 03:28 AM
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I wear gear indoors ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Join Date: Apr 2012
Bikes: 2012 Yamaha R1 Raven - 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary (sold)
Location: Southern Cali
Posts: 1,521
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I did just that... Parted with the 06 for a '12... I love them both  It's just a matter of preference 
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11-02-2012, 05:06 AM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Aug 2009
Bikes: 2009 YZF-R1
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 1,059
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im only guy in town with a new r1 and even though friends have older models i have never ridden any other modern liter bike other then mine.
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1983 yamaha xj550 (SOLD)
1995 kawasaki gpz1100 (engine fail)
2009 yamaha r1 (30k and still rockin)
2006 suzuki gsxr600 (sold)
1981 yamaha xs450 (sold)
2003 honda superhawk 996 (for sale)
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11-02-2012, 05:34 AM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Jul 2012
Bikes: Vulcan 800 bobber SOLD - 06 R1 SOLD
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 405
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kinda curious why this thread is in appearance and mods section
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11-02-2012, 05:35 AM
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go go juice gonna make me win
Join Date: Mar 2008
Bikes: 2008 R1 Raven
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 778
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what are your pros/cons for upgrading?
the 04-06 is my 2nd favorite looking r1, so if looks is important i wouldn't upgrade. i tend to be a sucker for new tech, so in that sense i would. i think the sound is cool, but i doubt the bike is gonna make u any faster. really comes down to personal preference and the bills in your pocket. i'd personally, wait for next iteration. should be a refresh coming up soon.
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PCIIIusb w/FlashTune|Termignoni CF Slipons|Attack Performance Rearsets|Akrapovic Y-Pipe|520 Conversion (-1/+1)|Hyperpro Damper|BlasterX|MRA Racing DB|Gilles Chain Adjuster|BMC Air Filter|Greggs Sprocket Cover|Graves Smog Plates|Speedohealer|GYTR Comfort Seat|Targa Solo Cowl|Tec-Spec Traction Pads|Passenger Pegs Powdercoated Black|Pazzo Shorties|Shogun Crash Kit|Spiegler SS Brake Lines|A&R Motorsports 6000k HID's|Flushmounts|Fender Eliminator|Acumen Gear Indicator
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11-13-2012, 06:28 AM
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#12
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Ride 2gether die 2gether....
Join Date: Sep 2009
Bikes: 06 Raven R1
Location: Northern VA, Tysons Corner
Posts: 63
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How much are they weighing at?
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98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home.
Ali Ahmed Almutawakil
aalmutawakil@yahoo.com
4847444222
01 R1
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11-13-2012, 06:47 AM
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R1, "A Superior Addiction"
Join Date: Jan 2006
Bikes: 06 R1
Location: NJ
Posts: 10,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OptimoPrime
you tryin to start a war???
seriously though the 04-06 guys are fanatical about their rides, most would never look at anything else regardless of performance or sound
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I'd say your 100% or 99.9% on the money with that statement. I'd never sell my 06 but wouldn't mind getting a newer gen to join my 06 when the finances allow me too!!! What I'd really like to do is make a very radical fighter style new gen R1. When the time is right I'd most likely look for a nice deal on a used 09+ to keep the cost down a bit. I hate removing perfectly good parts but if the price is right it wouldn't bother me as much.
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