Never heard of any issues with second gear, stalling or headstock bearings on the 08. Why don't you read around on the forum. Don't be naive and think you are the only one to ask a question here....

 

any bike can have potential flaws but that is not an example of the whole product in general. just that one production line that day may have got a bad set up. if you do the research there is always something that someone is complaining about. but there are warrantys to address these issues if any. a lot of the bikes life depends on the owner. i think the 2009 R1 should be just as reliable as the other R1 models. i dont think yamaha would introduce that new technology if it took away from the engine life. you will drive yourself crazy trying to figure out these type of details. you just gotta get which ever one you like and thats it. there is always a potenital error. a good example is i purchased a 2006 350z back in 2006. well @21k the engine blew up.long story short. the engine was replaced and the new engine worked fine. due to that happening, i did not make a generalization that all 350z had bad engines, i just happen to get a bad one. its the same with bikes. there will always be a potential issue. i have not had an R1 since my 2003. i have had gixxer 1000's since then. but i did not have any issues with my 03 R1 or gixxer 1000's. all purchased brand new. good luck.

 

Well thank you for your inputs!

However, what I'm looking for is not a specific error/problem that occur here and there to a MC, because I know that every manufacture will have a "bad day".

What I'm trying say is, isthere any "typical" known issues related to R1 2008/2009?

Forexample, the new CBR1000RR 2008 is known for its oil burning issue, although its not every single one of them only around 25% it is still a "common"/"typical" issue related to this particular model.

So, is there any "typical" "common" issues related to R1 2008/2009 that I should be aware of before buying?

I hope you get my point, because I'm not looking for a bike brand that doesn't have a SINGLE issue, thats impossible we are humans after all, including the workers in the Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawa, Honda plants etc, I know that!

 

No regular mechanical problems on either, a bit of heat on the back of your legs on the 09 and it's not that bad with my dragon jeans on I can't even tell.

 

the 2009 R1 is known for really heating up your legs with the stock exhaust. once the stock exhaust is removed i have been told this resolves the issue.

 

A. Search button does wonders.
B. 08 and 09 R1's are completely different bikes.
C. 07/08 Are identical bikes with the only diffence being colors and an updated ECU to resolve a very narrow "lag" issue which most 07's had and which was addressed via a service action by Yamaha free of charge.
D. The 07/08 is a very solid bike without many, if any serious issues.
E. All bikes with undertail exhausts suffer from heat to the rider. This is easily solved by getting rid of the stock cat/Y-pipe.
F. I cannot address anything with the 09 since I do not own one.

 

It does heat up quite a bit, it blows hot air out of the left side about ankle level, not really sure what is causing it. But to be honest with you, unless your ride around in shorts all the time, it is hardly noticeable, at least for me. The only issue I have had to date is that it seems to take some time starting up cold. It is really not much of an issue though, as it starts right up warm, and just takes an extra second while its cold. But i only have about 2500 miles on mine, and have had it for about 2 months.

 

A. Search button does wonders.
B. 08 and 09 R1's are completely different bikes.
C. 07/08 Are identical bikes with the only diffence being colors and an updated ECU to resolve a very narrow "lag" issue which most 07's had and which was addressed via a service action by Yamaha free of charge.
D. The 07/08 is a very solid bike without many, if any serious issues.
E. All bikes with undertail exhausts suffer from heat to the rider. This is easily solved by getting rid of the stock cat/Y-pipe.
F. I cannot address anything with the 09 since I do not own one.

Ha ha...sounds nice! You just boost my confidence in buying the R1 2008!

It does heat up quite a bit, it blows hot air out of the left side about ankle level, not really sure what is causing it. But to be honest with you, unless your ride around in shorts all the time, it is hardly noticeable, at least for me. The only issue I have had to date is that it seems to take some time starting up cold. It is really not much of an issue though, as it starts right up warm, and just takes an extra second while its cold. But i only have about 2500 miles on mine, and have had it for about 2 months.

Which model is this? 2008 or 09?

 

Never heard of any issues with second gear, stalling <<--- Please search about that because there has been alot about this "problem" Mine does it some times.. Really anoying.

 

If it was my money i would go with the 08. It looks better and in my opinion it is a better performing motorcycle. People have a love/hate relationship with the 09. Most people on here love the 07-08's. Good luck

 

I think the numbers of this poll i found speaks for itself:

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200203


"View Poll Results: Has your 07 R1 stalled on you?
yes 191 62.83%
no 113 37.17%
"

And i found this thread with a "fix" video... Don't know if it actually works or not.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274183

 

First off welcome to the forums.
I am a current owner/rider of a 08R1 and let me tell you, the same excitement when I picked up the bike brand new, I still have til this day everytime I ride it. Onto some of the cons, too much people envy it, lots of people want it/ cant have it, and I cant stop the mod-bug from occuringcrash lol. On the real though, the stalling problem has happened to a couple of us(including myself) on rare occasions. Some of the members that I have read went backed to their dealership and they installed new carbs free of charge. Its not that big of a deal, and Im going to try and get a custom PCIII map after I get all my mods on to see if this fixes the minor problem. Yes having an undertail exhaust will heat up, but I usually feel this when Im riding with shorts. Jeans and long pants, I barely feel the heat. Thats about it with the "problems" of the bike. Like you said yourself, every manufactuar is going to have their bad days.
Now between the 08 and 09, I cant speak for the 09 because I dont own one. One thing is, how deep your pockets are. Are you willing to spend about 4-5k for a new bike? Or buy a used but in a prestine condition bike and possibly use that extra 4-5k on mods to build up your taste/flavor on your bike?
I almost traded in my 08 for the 09, but realized that my bike is paid off, and I couldnt just trade in my gorgeous for something out of "wanting." Both bikes are beautiful, they both are kick ass, and their keep you wanting more out of it everytime you ride it.:flex::fork:fire
(sorry for the story telling post:fact)

 

First off welcome to the forums.
I am a current owner/rider of a 08R1 and let me tell you, the same excitement when I picked up the bike brand new, I still have til this day everytime I ride it. Onto some of the cons, too much people envy it, lots of people want it/ cant have it, and I cant stop the mod-bug from occuringcrash lol. On the real though, the stalling problem has happened to a couple of us(including myself) on rare occasions. Some of the members that I have read went backed to their dealership and they installed new carbs free of charge. Its not that big of a deal, and Im going to try and get a custom PCIII map after I get all my mods on to see if this fixes the minor problem. Yes having an undertail exhaust will heat up, but I usually feel this when Im riding with shorts. Jeans and long pants, I barely feel the heat. Thats about it with the "problems" of the bike. Like you said yourself, every manufactuar is going to have their bad days.
Now between the 08 and 09, I cant speak for the 09 because I dont own one. One thing is, how deep your pockets are. Are you willing to spend about 4-5k for a new bike? Or buy a used but in a prestine condition bike and possibly use that extra 4-5k on mods to build up your taste/flavor on your bike?
I almost traded in my 08 for the 09, but realized that my bike is paid off, and I couldnt just trade in my gorgeous for something out of "wanting." Both bikes are beautiful, they both are kick ass, and their keep you wanting more out of it everytime you ride it.:flex::fork:fire
(sorry for the story telling post:fact)

That's the 1st time i've heard of anything past an 01 having carbs.:hammer:

Hmm...sound pretty good!!!

The idea of going with some extra equip for the 08 rather than the 09 is actually pretty good idea! Never thought about it, good angle!!! Actually the heat sounds good to me, I live in a cold place, so its free heat for my ass!



Hey guys is it possible to post some pics of your R1? Would love to see it

The search button is your friend.:fact There are a million threads with pics of 07-08 R1's

Edit:
I just happened to come across this one.
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275581

 

Hmm...sound pretty good!!!

The idea of going with some extra equip for the 08 rather than the 09 is actually pretty good idea! Never thought about it, good angle!!! Actually the heat sounds good to me, I live in a cold place, so its free heat for my ass!

Hey guys is it possible to post some pics of your R1? Would love to see it

 

Oh ya and referencing my post on the heat, if you happen to look to the left, it says in bold I have an 09 R1. the picture of my bike is my avatar.

 

My bad I dont recall if it was carbs or fuel injectors. And Im too damn lazy to search for the thread cause im big time jet-lagging from France haha. Oh and the Mods and Appearance link is always a good place to look up other peoples bikes, especially BOTM (Bike of the Month). You can get good ideas for your bike.

 

Actually the better question is "What do you ride currently?"

 

Exactly, good first question.

My second would be , have you test riden either of the Yamaha's, the CBR or the KTM?

 

What I ride? Currently I ride a 1 gear bi-cycle! Because I just sold my R6 2000 =)

 

How long you've been riding that r6, how many track days and how fast are you?

 

I'm not fast at all! Zero track days, I only cruise around =)

The reason I want a bigger ccm is because I plan to travel with the R1. Around 10.000km travel. So I thought a R1 would be the ticket.

 

Actually an FJ1300 might be better for that.

 

This just seems to be getting uglier and uglier...

Really? you sold the R6 just becuase you thought (a 1000cc sport bike) would be better for travel? Really?

 

Ha ha ha...no I didn't. I was selling it due to some economic reasons. But now the eco status has changed so I might as well get a bike.

And yes alot of mc would be great for traveling, Goldwing! He he...but I don't like the way they look like! R1 looks too pretty!

 

Then for looks, I'd say go for the 04-06 or 07-08. 09-10 is butt ugly... :fact

 

I traded in my 04 R1 for an 09 fz1 so I could travel. I am going to have to agree and say an fj1300 or Fz1. just my opinion

 

The r1 is not the best bike for long trips I did a 900 mile single day trip on my 09 r1 and my ass and legs were killing me

 

Hi anyone from UK?

If there is, anyone have some knowledge about Form 411 export form for MC? Does he UK VAT Office take contact with the country the MC is going into and notify them or is this done my self?

Anyone know about this?

 

Cant speak of the 08, but the 09.

1. Its hot, even after stock cans and y pipe, I have wrapped my pipes, much better.

2. Its heavy, relativley speaking, takes a little effort to get into the corner.

3. Black is the best colour,,lol

4. Gearing is to tall from the factory, easily sorted

5. will numb ya arse on a long ride, ie 500+

6. Damn it sounds nice, easy to get the Blip disease...:epimp