2004 R1 questions

[Stu R]

Alright folks,
After the recent bike theft / burglary saga I've started mulling over what to get replacement wise.

Truth be told, I'm a big fan of twins, but aside of the Aprilia's there's naff all in my price range anywhere near as exciting that's suitable for bigger folks like me. 1098 plans are still afoot but they're now on hold thanks to the massive financial hit I'm going through because of it, so I've alternatives to mull over.

So I've gone back to my favourite IL4, the R1. Can't quite stretch to a new one just yet, again thanks to the RSVR being stolen etc, but I've found 3 2004 R1's that seem to fit the bill. Downside is I've got to get one at very short notice as I need something to get around on before next week due to work commitments.

So, what's the deal with the 04 R1's? As I understand it 2004 was the year they hit top form again, though off the top of my noggin I can't remember why, ground up bike iirc?
Anything in particular to look out for when buying second hand, the one I'm fairly set on has 15k miles which is more than I'd like, but I'm told it's clean. Being a yam I'm fairly sure it'll be reliable and solid, it's going to be getting a lot of miles put on it so I'm hoping so anyway.

Any help appreciated from those in the know

Any alternative suggestions also welcome, don't want a honda, not found any RSVR's as good as the one I had and another GSXR is unlikely.

Edited by Stu R on Thursday 31st July 20:41

[rsv gone!]

My 2004 R1 has 16K on the clock and still looks and rides great. Andy Oh on here is on at least 35K on his 2005 R1 and Nick Saunders has been around the world at least twice on his 2004 R1 (Lava Red).

Mileage is nothing to worry about so long as the bike has been well serviced.

[Chilli]

Personaly think the 2004 R1 in the dark red is prob the best looking bike ever made.

[AndyDRZ]

Chilli is correct..

As for Yams - my 2000 R1 has 41,000miles and is still going well and looks lovely still.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Here's a picture of my 05 R1 that had nearly 16k on the clock when i got rid of it last year.

\The only trouble I had with it was a blown indicator bulb, and that was an after market tail tidy.

I did a couple of trips to the ring on it, and toured Europe.

It's still for sale in Ian Bell's, pop over and have a look at it Stu.

[Biker's Nemesis]

...And here's a pic of my new 2004 damage repairable track bike.



Which I'm getting delivered to my place on Saturday.

Edited by Biker's Nemesis on Thursday 31st July 22:54

[Stu R]

Biker's Nemesis said:

...And here's a pic of my new 2004 damage repairable track bike.



Which I'm getting delivered to my place on Saturday.

Edited by Biker's Nemesis on Thursday 31st July 22:54

that looks like a surefire way to smack your knackers off the tank

looked at your bike when I met you up at Ian's mate, lovely machine in the colours I'm after but it's just that bit too much if I'm honest, there's 2 locally that grab my attention and one right next to the missus' though not in the lava red, it's in the 'other' black and red scheme

Cheers for the tips folks, definately helped me decide on the next bike, just gotta get one on saturday at the latest now, fingers crossed

Edited by Stu R on Thursday 31st July 23:44

[Biker's Nemesis]

Stu R said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

...And here's a pic of my new 2004 damage repairable track bike.



Which I'm getting delivered to my place on Saturday.

Edited by Biker's Nemesis on Thursday 31st July 22:54

that looks like a surefire way to smack your knackers off the tank

looked at your bike when I met you up at Ian's mate, lovely machine in the colours I'm after but it's just that bit too much if I'm honest, there's 2 locally that grab my attention and one right next to the missus' though not in the lava red, it's in the 'other' black and red scheme

It's been in Ian Bells for nearly a year, go and make him a daft offer.

It had an oil and filter change every 2k miles, and I'd just fitted new pads, with carbon Kevlar brake lines.

PC3, and pipes were sold separately before Ian got the bike.

[WestYorkie]

Biker's Nemesis said:

...And here's a pic of my new 2004 damage repairable track bike.



Which I'm getting delivered to my place on Saturday.

Edited by Biker's Nemesis on Thursday 31st July 22:54

Feakin hell how much is that jacked up by?

Looks nice though

[Biker's Nemesis]

WestYorkie said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

...And here's a pic of my new 2004 damage repairable track bike.



Which I'm getting delivered to my place on Saturday.

Edited by Biker's Nemesis on Thursday 31st July 22:54

Feakin hell how much is that jacked up by?

Looks nice though

It's been rear ended by a car, the sub frame is snapped where it joins the main frame.

Me and the boys can fix anything, that'll be back on the road within 2 weeks, and then turned into a track bike.

[WestYorkie]

I'd seen the gap between the main frame spar and the rear support and thought you'd put another spar in to suport the back end .

[Stu R]

http://www.kestrelhonda.co.uk/viewbike.aspx?STYLE=...

can someone give me their opinion of this one, whilst I prefer the lava one ala john's this one grabs my attention. two things that strike me are 1) the exhaust isn't underseat and 2) the lights don't look the same as the 2004's I've seen, is this just a late registered 2003 model?

[rsv gone!]

Stu R said:

http://www.kestrelhonda.co.uk/viewbike.aspx?STYLE=...

can someone give me their opinion of this one, whilst I prefer the lava one ala john's this one grabs my attention. two things that strike me are 1) the exhaust isn't underseat and 2) the lights don't look the same as the 2004's I've seen, is this just a late registered 2003 model?

Yes, that is 2002(?) to 2004 model. Still no shortage of performance. I test rode one whilst I still had my R6 and it blew my socks off with the performance. My local Yam dealer let me have it for a day so I put about 120 miles on it.

Still a damn good bike but I reckon that one is overpriced and that you could get a 2004- model for that sort of money, quite easily.

[NAS]

Late 2003 model. They've got less top end HP, but more torque low down than the 04-06 models. Depends on what you prefer.

[Muffles]

Stu R said:

http://www.kestrelhonda.co.uk/viewbike.aspx?STYLE=...

can someone give me their opinion of this one, whilst I prefer the lava one ala john's this one grabs my attention. two things that strike me are 1) the exhaust isn't underseat and 2) the lights don't look the same as the 2004's I've seen, is this just a late registered 2003 model?

Yes, looks like a 2003 to me...

[AndyDRZ]

AndyDRZ said:

Chilli is correct..

As for Yams - my 2000 R1 has 41,000miles and is still going well and looks lovely still.

Oops I jinksed myself.

[Biker's Nemesis]

AndyDRZ said:

AndyDRZ said:

Chilli is correct..

As for Yams - my 2000 R1 has 41,000miles and is still going well and looks lovely still.

Oops I jinksed myself.

Hope it's not expensive.

[Stu R]

Cheers for the advice folks, bought the one above in the end thanks to having the best missus in the world

Top money for a 2003 one but it's nye on immaculate with full history, akropvic full system, tail tidy, power commander, datatool alarm and a few other nice bits and bobs so over the moon with it.

Had the choice of 3 R1's of the same vintage, one was a bit cheaper and probably equally as clean, but standard with 3000 miles less on the clock, but I've got a cost price arrangement on tyres and stuff, a service and all the rest of it so it's worth paying a touch more I figured, especially as it was right around the corner from the missus' place.

Pick it up on sunday and sat here like a kid at christmas now

[Biker's Nemesis]

Stu R said:

Cheers for the advice folks, bought the one above in the end thanks to having the best missus in the world

Top money for a 2003 one but it's nye on immaculate with full history, akropvic full system, tail tidy, power commander, datatool alarm and a few other nice bits and bobs so over the moon with it.

Had the choice of 3 R1's of the same vintage, one was a bit cheaper and probably equally as clean, but standard with 3000 miles less on the clock, but I've got a cost price arrangement on tyres and stuff, a service and all the rest of it so it's worth paying a touch more I figured, especially as it was right around the corner from the missus' place.

Pick it up on sunday and sat here like a kid at christmas now

Joined the R1 club then Stu.

Give me a ring when you fancy a run out.

[Stu R]

Yep

I'll be on it every day literally, so the runs out will be frequent