R1 5PW - Buying advice

[Wooderson]

I know everyone on BB these days rides/falls off Fireblades and 1299 Panigales these days, but some of you must have owned a 2002-2003 5PW and can impart some sagely advise on what to look out for.

I'm going to view this 2002 model tomorrow, with an alleged 12k miles. The owner seems pretty knowledgeable about the bike, but it sounds like it hasn't been ridden much in the last 6-12 months and is currently SORN.

It would be a bike for all around use - maybe with a track day or two before the season finishes this year.

Here she is...





Performance Bikes did a pretty decent feature on these about 18months ago and mentioned that 2nd gear can be a bit iffy and that a test ride pulling gently through revs might reveal a problem. Also some reg/rec issues and sticky EXUP valves, but that was about it. A test ride seems absolutely essential if I'm to avoid some hefty bills almost straight away.

This would be my first 1000cc bike (just sold my Street Triple), so really looking forward to a test ride tomorrow on some quiet Suffolk roads

Cheers

[Wooderson]

Ideally 2-3k - so probably not quite enough to stretch to a 5VY. I'll keep my eyes open though

This 5PW is on for £2.5k

[Wooderson]

drophead said:

Please explain. Genuinely interested!

Me too. From what I've read/heard it's a solid choice. Light, grunty and very affordable. Plus I think, barring the standard can, it's a good looking beast.

Incredible to think that the Virgin BSB bikes were kicking out nearly 185 rwbh, with the only electronics being a quickshifter!

[Wooderson]

BobSaunders said:

Are those recent pictures? Note tax disc expiry date. That's been off the road for a while potentially.

Good spot. I'l check that tomorrow - along with the date of the SORN.

[Wooderson]

I love how R1 threads always derail into a maelstrom of abuse about which weird model number is king

Has anyone who has owned a 5PW got anything to say on the 2nd gear issue and EXUP issues? A stuck exhaust value will make the bike feel 'flat' up to 7,000rpm I gather.