ok guys, i just sold the F3 an hour ago (3900.00). now im looking for my next bike. throw up some suggestions. im looking for a 2003 or newer liter bike. ive been looking at some R1's and a couple 1krr's. im leaning only twords honda or yamaha. nothing against gixxers, kawais or busas, but.. i loved my F3 and but i had a stiffy riding my friends 2004 R1 (solo of course, lol). its a toss up between the 1krr and the r1.

looking to spend about 8000.00 cash, and no more. the reason im looking for a liter bike is im afraid if i buy another 600, in a month or so of riding (next season) ill kick myself in the ars for not buying a liter bike in the first place. so buy it now and not have to worry about it in the future.

i can get an 03 R1 with 3k miles for 6200.00 at a stealership, but im thinking i can get it for 6k out the door.

im not in a real hurry to buy it right away as it will be stored untill spring, but i want to start to look and maby buy soon.

thanks guys

dave

 

that r1 for 6200 is pretty decent assuming it's in good shape.

i don't think you'll be kickin' yourself for getting a 600. the new 600's nowadays are some serious machines. i know i'll never ride one to its limits so i'm very happy sticking to 'em. even though i sold my 600 i will replace it with another one (just newer)

 

I think that you should get the r1.

 

ill probably never reach a 600's limits either, but if i want a ton of power quickly a 1k will do it. i just dont want to buy a 600 and then a few months of riding it, wishing i would have bought the 1k instead. my friend keeps letting me ride his R1, so i think im hooked.

as far as the R1 i found. it has a pretty rough looking chain (needs a thurough clean and lube), it also has a couple minute impression "dots" on the clutch cover, (not lowside looking marks) and the right rear tail section has some wear on the graphics and paint. salesman said its from a passenger helmet being carried and strapped there. but there are a couple scrape lines too and i called the salesman out on it. he said he couldnt see the impressions on the clutch cover. remember, im a high end auto detailer. its my job to be really thurough when inspecting cars, ect. but everything elase on the bike looks near mint.

 

I would take your 8Gs and look for a newer R1 than an 03 and buy later in the year.

 

Buy a 1krr and then just ride your friends R1 when the yamaha gods come calling.

 

I think R1's are nice but the 1RR is going to have more power in the lower RPM's than the R1 will. Yamaha built their bikes to have more power in the upper RPM's for racing.

 

Two words for you

SEVEN FIDDY!