each his own but 4 months ago i hit a brand new 08 and tranceded to happyisland

 

Wait for the 2011. Hopefully Yamaha will respond to BMW.

 

I have a Charcoal '07

I like it just fine.

 

anything in the 05-08 range in black... Because we all know by now that yellow is the root of all retarded...

 

Haha. The yellow 50th Anniversary is exactly what I would prefer!

 

I'd go with the '08.

 

i'm happy with my 07 the only slight issue is the second gear low RPM lag which is corrected by updated ECU....big plus is the slipper clutch

other than that, great bike, tiny bit more power than 04-06....04-06 are great bikes as well, I don't think you could go wrong with either

 

...04-06 are great bikes as well, I don't think you could go wrong with either

Totally agree, any bike with in those years will make you smile. It all comes down to how much you want to spend.

 

06 FTW. I've had mine since new, with no faults whatsoever.:thumbup

 

06 R1 definitely!!

 

I'd go with the '08 of the ones you have listed. '07 if the price is right just as long as the ECU has been replaced to cure the throttle lag issue.

 

I take it this can't be fixed with a power commander? What is the options of fixing it and cost?

Thanks

 

just a little over 200 miles from you. love the GYTR exhaust.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297081

 

just a little over 200 miles from you. love the GYTR exhaust.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297081

I agree with this. I am seriously considering it and live much further away. Actually almost pulled the trigger to get it next weekend but the wife is being a pain right now.

Scoop it up, it's a good deal and the seller has been super nice via email.

Bob

 

I love my '07 but I'm gonna have to agree with Skeeter on this one. I think as far as the problems go on the '07 (ECU, etc.) that the '08 would be the better bike for someone that didn't wanna mess with having those problems fixed. If you're willing to bicker with the dealership a little then I'd go for the '07 as it will be cheaper between the two.

 

06 is the bike u have to buy

 

I agree with Madski 100%. Power commander may not help. I don't know. Try to search for 07 glitch and see what you get. I'd imagine you may not find that many people recommend using a PCIII to fix the problem.

I've been researching the two generations for a while now and I would choose the 04-06. It's all about preference though.

 

I agree with Madski 100%. Power commander may not help. I don't know. Try to search for 07 glitch and see what you get. I'd imagine you may not find that many people recommend using a PCIII to fix the problem.

Power Commander will not address the "issue".

I think the 04-06 were the best looking bikes BUT I would go with an 07/08 again if only for the slipper.

 

With your choices id definitely go 08! you cant go wrong really with any of those years. They are all great built bikes. The issues can be fixed quickly and you have a perfect bike!

 

You're opinion is based on vast experience with an 08?:dundun:

Bikes: 2001 R1 (sold) 2004 R1 Silver (wrecked) 2005 Blue R1 (sold) 2003 Black R1, 2009 Blue R1

 

I personally am going with an 08....unless I find a crazy good deal on a older year.

 

lol ive never personally owned one, but the 07-08 werent a huge diff from my 05. I never had the miles on a 07-08 (friends 07) as much as my 04 or 05 but i like the look just a bit better and the slipper clutch.

 

I never had the miles on a 07-08 (friends 07) as much as my 04 or 05 but i like the look just a bit better and the slipper clutch.

The 06 LE has a slipper clutch.:yesnod First R1 in fact to have it..

 

Power Commander nor any other fuel programmer will fix the throttle lag issue, only ECU replacement. If you want more info then search "ECU throttle lag" and you'll get tens if not hundreds of pages. Another thing to search for is "dealers aware of ECU fix". There is a long list of dealers in almost every state that knows about the issue and has dealt with it before. If you could find a new '07 and work in an ECU swap I'd definitely go that route as opposed to an '08. They're 99% the same bike and the '07 will be cheaper. I have no experience on the prior years so I can't comment there other than the power rush of the '07-08 and the slipper clutch is extremely hard to beat. And another thing for the ECU problems on the '07, it's not a "must do" situation but is strongly encouraged. I could care less about the throttle lag while I'm riding around town and on long rides but just so happens the places that I go to ride aggressively I can't help but find that 2nd gear/5500 RPM "dead spot" every time and if you're not careful it will get you hurt.

 

Do yourself a favour and get an 08 :thumbup

 

The yellow looks cute... but the 08 Raven is the wickedest one of them all...

(Not just outright power-wise, just look at the shape of Speedsnice' bike attached
I know his is an 07- but the 08 has the Matte Fairings with Gold- so +1 IMO)

 

i love my 06, wouldnt mind having an 08 as well.

 

go for the 08

Just got mine and it has less problems depending on your style of riding :saw:

 

I'd go for the newest. But that's just me.