Big bang R1

[rat840771]

I'm looking for a bike for a mate and find myself being drawn into buying a new bike myself

These 2 have caught my eye and seem to be very cheap for an 09 R1, should I be smelling a fish?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/motorbikes/...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/motorbikes/...

Maybe worth a phone call.

Are they reliable?

It appears there can be issues with the fly by wire throttle which is a bit worrying.

I love the look of them and the engines are meant to be amazing.

Very tempting!

[Reardy Mister]

Had no idea these were going for that money. That's what my 04 sold for.

[L9 ACP]

If thats right i'll stop looking at 5k+ 675's for a track bike

[Reardy Mister]

L9 ACP said:

If thats right i'll stop looking at 5k+ 675's for a track bike

No kidding.

[L9 ACP]

Just found a couple of 08 R1's for 4k so they do appear to be out there but with their issues i'd assume at the bottom end of the price range

[magpie21]

For a big bang model they are VERY cheap. Not heard of many issues let us know how you get on.

[Atlas 12v]

Minimal advert content on both and both 2.5-3k under priced. I smell a rat.

I've been eyeing up the black and gold ones all summer and they're no where near as cheap as that 1st one.

[Biker's Nemesis]

I sold for mine to a dealers for 6k 2 years ago with 17k miles on the clock.

The only problem I had with mine was a clutch that was replaced within 500 miles because it was grabby and a cam chain tensioner 1000 miles later.

It wouldn't hurt to ring and also do a HPI check.

[LoonR1]

Total scam IMO. One of them claims to be a London dealer but is using a Manchester phone number.

[Chipchap]

The back one is certainly a scammer. Says they are in London but the contact number is 0161 Manchester not to mention its about £2500 too cheap and the minimal content.

The blue one is cheap but could be a Cat bike ? The phone number is at least Bristol. Tried searching the company but no joy.

Looks fishy but may just be a bargain...................

[trickywoo]

Scams. Higgins LTD and Charlie & Co and no phone numbers

Get in contact and you'll soon see the angle.

[Biker's Nemesis]

The little Black caps on the Blue One that pop into the allen bolt holes on the top yoke are missing.

Maybe been a track bike, little bits like that are usually signs that its been on track with different bars, its all the little bits you loose like that.

Unless you're a fanny like me.

[Biker's Nemesis]

should I ring up?

[LoonR1]

Yep

[rat840771]

Yes they are about 2K under priced.

I must admit when I see a London address I am always a bit dubious.

To be honest with you I don't want it to be a bargain in Bristol as I may end up going down there this weekend.

Go on BM, give them a ring, I may also gibe them a call.

[theshrew]

Biker's Nemesis said:

should I ring up?

Oh yes please do

[Sebo]

theshrew said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

should I ring up?

Oh yes please do

+1

[Biker's Nemesis]

I rang earlier about the black one and got no answer.

[rat840771]

what about the Blue one?

[Biker's Nemesis]

rat840771 said:

what about the Blue one?

I didn't have time, have you rang?