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 Aug 20 2005, 05:24 AM
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Looks like I will getting a R1 next week. It's a 1999 model with a whopping 6K miles. It has a Ackropovic {spelling?} pipe, a DynoJet jet kit and he had it dynoed tuned, all in all around 1600$ of extra goodies. BTW it dynoed 142 RWHP, 15- 20HP short of a new liter class bike not counting the benefits of the ram air systems that the new bikes have but for 6-7 grand less, I can make do!
The only problems with the bike are the rear brake and a small paint problem. It sat for over a year and apparently the master cylinder is bad from corrosion or there is air in the system. I figure the most it should cost is something like 150 bucks or so for a new master. The paint problem is that the bike has some slight dulling on some of the fairing parts. The paint ain't really faded, it's just dull looking. Almost like it had been sprayed with a satin clear. I will try to buff it up and if that doesn't work, I will sand with 800-900 wet/dry and spray on some clear coat. Man, I have something like 15 years of riding to catch up with!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Only problem is that it was 4 grand I could have spent on the Firebird. That would have bought me a set of heads, an intake and a 12 bolt. Or a cheap 3rd Gen to turn into a track car, o-well. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) This post has been edited by Judd: Sep 8 2005, 06:23 AM |
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Sep 12 2005, 03:23 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 181 Joined: 13-January 04 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 122 |
What a great weekend for riding in the Smokies. Did Deal's Gap on Friday but decided to get out of there when a chick on a crotch rocket went down right in front of us. Once through was enough for us. Ended up riding 350 miles on Friday. Saturday we rode 290 miles riding back through the Park then up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stayed in Asheville Saturday night then rode back to the truck and trailer and left Sevierville around 1:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Decided I really hate Harley's. God those guys are slow and I was riding a 25 year old 400cc Yamaha! We'd come up behind them and couldn't wait to pass to keep from listening to the crappy noise they make. I can't imagine riding in a group of them all day. Fortunately they only get about 20 miles from where ever they were staying so we didn't have to put up with them for most of our trip. Too bad I live 9 hours away, Sidney Franklin Bloomington, IL AI #64 |
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Judd Getting a new bike {new for me} Aug 20 2005, 05:24 AM
felton316 Sounds like a great find!! I would defina... Aug 20 2005, 02:30 PM John_D. Sounds like a really nice bike, especially for the... Aug 20 2005, 02:37 PM Judd Thanks for the E-Bay tip felton and John,,,, you a... Aug 21 2005, 06:32 AM Eugenio_SS Just take it easy... it's quite a bike you hav... Aug 22 2005, 02:57 AM Judd Went over there today and bled the master cylinder... Aug 22 2005, 03:32 AM Judd Welp, Murphy did his level best to throw a monkey ... Sep 8 2005, 06:27 AM Sidney Watch out for a couple of Illinois riders on old j... Sep 8 2005, 01:22 PM Judd Wish I could meet you up there but I will be worki... Sep 9 2005, 05:39 AM
Judd Sounds like you had some fun. Sep 13 2005, 07:43 AM |
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