S1000RR Question (yea another, sorry!)

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I have been offered a 2011 S1000RR Sport (from a dealer) for £9K, mint with only 1800 miles. I have only test ridden the 2012 model and I know a lot of small changes were made for the 2012 model but for a £5K discount against a new one would the changes be that noticeable?

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I will indeed but always like to hear the opinions from the various oracles on here

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I am a wuss (that's had a few offs) and it is the nannying aspects that appeal to me. I very much doubt I could tell the differences between the original and the new 2012 model, even back to back, it's not like the original was a crap bike, but as stated always keen to hear others views

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UnluckyTimmeh said:

if you want anything checked on the one you are looking at, just let me know and i can have a look on our system PH - It's not what you know.....

Cheers UT, I dont have the reg yet, but will have at the w/e so will PM you then, I know it came from Park Lane though

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LoonR1 said:

blade7 said:

The one I rode seemed flat from 1k-7k too, but I guess that's the price for big HP. The dealer told me the new bike has a much better mid range ?.

I've got one of the early 2010 models with the lighter flywheel (I think) and there's no hesitation lowdown at all. Its miles better than any of the R1s I've had There is a small flat spot at mid revs but nothing that's exactly holding the bike back.

Loon, I have on 04 R1 at the moment (which will be traded in if I go ahead) sounds like a no brainer to change?

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Steve Evil said:

Sad as it is, the one thing that appealed most about all the 2012 changes was the fact you could add heated grips as an option.

I had my test ride early last Saturday, it was chilly and the heated grips were great, it's an age thing I think

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I have had a GSXR 1000 K9 (see the BB crashing thread!) don't like the looks of the new R1 or Blade and the Kwak/RSV are too small for me (I am a lardy 6' 2") the only other one I have tried recently is the RC8R which I didnt really gel with, probably a twin thing though rather than the bike, and I will be honest it is the electronic 'safety' aids that do appeal to me and BN's recent excursion only re-inforces that

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Stone Cold said:

UnluckyTimmeh said:

if you want anything checked on the one you are looking at, just let me know and i can have a look on our system PH - It's not what you know.....

Cheers UT, I dont have the reg yet, but will have at the w/e so will PM you then, I know it came from Park Lane though

UT YHM

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UnluckyTimmeh said:

and replied.

Hope it helps....

all good, top man

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I thought it was more like this actually

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Well I did it.....picked the new(ish) bike up today and then had to immediately clean it as a little wet on the way home!

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No, its just a toy although bright/dry days I will go out as long as the roads haven't been treated. I am unusual in that I have a TVR S3 that gets used more in the winter (again when dry) than in the summer, which reminds me next job is to get the chassis on that ACF50'd

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blade7 said:

Stone Cold said:

No, its just a toy although bright/dry days I will go out as long as the roads haven't been treated.

I use my weekend car for fun when it's cold.

I'm glad its not just me with th winter car thing, what have you got?

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Very nice and rare! You would get a good wedge for a lot less than a good Griff, Griff is one sexy piece of kit though, mate took out a T350 out today but is undecided as serious money

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StuB said:

Stone Cold said:

Well I did it.....picked the new(ish) bike up]

Good man. Motorsport the fastest colour? What mods planned?

None at the moment, I am st out of cash but.........

possibly a DB screen (zero gravity) as I am 6' 2" but seems Ok with the std screen at the moment so not sure.

Replace the can, but think I will leave the cat as is, looking at all sorts but Austin Racing slip-on GP ultimate (looks like Racefit Growler) looks nice and good value, Akra and Yoshi etc are bloody expensive!

Rear seat cowl, probably the first thing I will do

Oh and I do like the look of those Limberger lower fairings that cover the cat

But at the moment I am still comprehending the ability of the bike and chuckling to myself at how awesome the acceleration and brakes are :-)

What do you recommend?

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No idea what the best rubber is mind you, it seems to depend on what you read and how they feel for you, it is still on the std Metzeler Racetecs K3's, i have never used them before but they do seem to be very good in the 60 miles I have done so far and look like they have taken some punishment already and still 500 - 1000 miles left in them I reckon

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blade7 said:

Me neither, I've used a couple of sets of Rosso Corsa's and they seem very good. Have you run the bike in slick mode yet ?.

Not unlocked it yet, got the red plug but have been advised not to by local Motorrad as unless ridden hard all the time it causes problems like oiling the plugs!?!?

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Get the Beemer, it is epic, but I am now somewhat biased

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HvdWeerden said:

Stone Cold said:

Well I did it.....picked the new(ish) bike up today and then had to immediately clean myself as a little wet on the way home!

Congrats Adrian, couldn't resist the old itch ??

[cough mode] Seems a nice bike ! [/cough mode]

See you in Assen or Spa !!

Cheers, Han

Hopefully Spa the Road trip and possiby Assen, will depend on dates

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wavydave13 said:

LoonR1 said:

nice bike ,but you won't be able to spin the rear wheel,wheelie or lock up the brakes on that (i have it on good authority);)

It can all be turned off