pic # 2

 

cant the dealership just replace the fairing for you

 

Pic # 3

 

the fairing for the standard R1 50th Anniversary and the LE are the same. No special differences. If you want one that bad, buy it, but make them knock off the price for the damage or replace it with new fairings for the same price

 

cant the dealership just replace the fairing for you

Unfortunatelly not, because in Mexico they will not be sold. If they would the corresponding model would be the Euro LE.
:cryin

 

the fairing for the standard R1 50th Anniversary and the LE are the same. No special differences. If you want one that bad, buy it, but make them knock off the price for the damage or replace it with new fairings for the same price

Well actually they offered me a US$1,500 discount (remember that bikes in Mexico are more expensive than in the US so the final price would be US$20,100 (including the discount and the taxes)...

 

Really nice bike either way man, buy it, then get NEW plastics, then just sell the dinged up plastics on e bay.

Curby

 

Really nice bike either way man, buy it, then get NEW plastics, then just sell the dinged up plastics on e bay.

Curby

:iamwithst


Although on the other side of the coin I would be hesitant to buy a display model for other obvious reasons.

 

Well actually they offered me a US$1,500 discount (remember that bikes in Mexico are more expensive than in the US so the final price would be US$20,100 (including the discount and the taxes)...

$1,500 discount isn't bad. I know people will be paying more than MSRP somewhere for them.

If you want it......go for it!!!! It sucks to pass up on something you really want, only to forever regret the chance you passed up.

You can get the replacement fairings or stickers after you buy the bike.

Just remember, after a good amount of riding time, you'll have kicked your leg over it quite a few times and made your own marks on it. Don't let a couple little imperfections hold you back from something you want.:thumbup

We only live once!!!!

 

but this time, the "display" isnt quite like a demo car or what not...this thing hasnt been ridden...which is a positive factor, bt i would still have some hesitations. Its not hard at all to have someone ship you the replacement fairing.

 

I like Yamaha but for 18 - 20K I'm going with MV.

 

Arent you the guy with the Augusta? What happened to it?

 

i wouldnt do it...

 

do it order the part from the usa and get it shipped to you

 

I wouldn't buy a LE period.
But if I was interrested in buying one, I'd get that one in a heartbeat. :fact
Just change the damn fairing....

 

Arent you the guy with the Augusta? What happened to it?

 

I like Yamaha but for 18 - 20K I'm going with MV.

JC Exec already has an MV Agusta 1000.
:yesnod

JC Exec I ordered one of the first 2004 R1s to enter the country. Much to my dismay it came with similar crate damage. I wouldn't be worried at all about that scratch. Yamaha will have replacement farings available, but I would reserve the right to check the frame and swing arm for defects.

 

Thanks for all your comments.
Frankly, I am leaning towards buying it. I have made an appointment to check it physically and then decide. As far as I understand the number is within the first 20 built of 500.
I will check the frame and the most critical parts. I concur with the comment that If I don't get it, most probably I will regret it later.
Regarding the MV I still have it and just installed it an RG-3 exhaust removing the cat at the same time. I still havent't picked it up from the service shop.
I must tell you though, that I do luv the way the R1 "forgives" to me all the different mistakes either from the rider (me) or the road imperfections and that is one of many reasons for me to really enjoy my Yamaha. The MV is more "jealous" demmands much more from the rider. And in terms of manufacturing quality Yamaha beats Agusta.
Being said that, I am very enthusiastic about buying the LE and having it for many years.
If you have more arguments that I should consider please share them with me.

have a nice one!
:hellobye

 

Don't let a couple little imperfections hold you back from something you want.:thumbup

We only live once!!!!

That is what I said before I got married!

 

i'd rather get the euro colour not that gay bumble bee crap, but to each his own

 

JC Exec I completely feel your pain. I have owned countless Italian “pieces of art” and loved them all. There is no better feeling than being told how impressive your machine is at every filling station by everyone from grandmothers to schoolgirls! That being said, I don’t miss the service bills. I don’t miss the technicians who work on them having a “God complex”. And, most of all, I don’t miss having to compensate rarity for competency. In this respect I humbly suggest you buy this LE. Especially if it represents a color you won’t see in your country of residence. Best of both worlds in my opinion, and you can get the faring from any American dealer.

 

Am I the only one who thinks that looks like a you know what? :lol

ATTENTION!!! :lol

I would buy it, it comes with it's own set ot balls... :bash

Just in case... :lol

 

Thanks for all your comments.
Frankly, I am leaning towards buying it. I have made an appointment to check it physically and then decide. As far as I understand the number is within the first 20 built of 500.
I will check the frame and the most critical parts. I concur with the comment that If I don't get it, most probably I will regret it later.
Regarding the MV I still have it and just installed it an RG-3 exhaust removing the cat at the same time. I still havent't picked it up from the service shop.
I must tell you though, that I do luv the way the R1 "forgives" to me all the different mistakes either from the rider (me) or the road imperfections and that is one of many reasons for me to really enjoy my Yamaha. The MV is more "jealous" demmands much more from the rider. And in terms of manufacturing quality Yamaha beats Agusta.
Being said that, I am very enthusiastic about buying the LE and having it for many years.
If you have more arguments that I should consider please share them with me.

have a nice one!
:hellobye

Have to disagree with you on the manufacturing quality of the MV. The build and quality is incredible and super reliable (but not bullet proof) As far as riding, perhaps the MV is a little trickier but then again it does have certain things which make the riding characterisitcs different. EBS being one of the them. But once you are in a corner leaned over it is very planted...More so than my 05 R1.

 

JC Exec I completely feel your pain. I have owned countless Italian “pieces of art” and loved them all. There is no better feeling than being told how impressive your machine is at every filling station by everyone from grandmothers to schoolgirls! That being said, I don’t miss the service bills. I don’t miss the technicians who work on them having a “God complex”. And, most of all, I don’t miss having to compensate rarity for competency. In this respect I humbly suggest you buy this LE. Especially if it represents a color you won’t see in your country of residence. Best of both worlds in my opinion, and you can get the faring from any American dealer.

I thank you for the advice and yes, sometimes all these service bills, etc., etc. derived from the rarity are really anoying...
Actually my brother lives in Fla. so I can order it and then get it sent to Mexico.

 

Am I the only one who thinks that looks like a you know what? :lol

ATTENTION!!! :lol

I would buy it, it comes with it's own set ot balls... :bash

Just in case... :lol

Ha, ha !!! great remark :lol :lol

I had not noticed...