gibbo frst

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hi..
does anyone have any info on older R1s around the 2002 age.. been looking for a while but dont really know much about bikes so wondered any common problems that they might have.. they seem to be priced so differently higher miles with high prices then low miles at low prices.. any info would be great.. only really thinking R1 because i like the look of them compared to other similar aged bikes within the price range..
thanks for any help..
jay

stevos

Buy my triumph its a great looking bike, but am byist.

Alps Pacino

2002-2003 5pw models are good but slow compared to the newer litre sports bikes. Over all though there comfy, quick, handle well, have decent brakes, and are reliable. I'd recomend one but the 04-06 model is better in every way apart from under seat storage

gibbo frst

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thanks think ill go out and have a look at a few when i get a chance . didnt really want to be spending loads on a bike as only really want it for getting through traffic.. i like the look of the older R1s and to be honest im never going to be using any bike to its max anyway im not as brave as i used to be.. plus the amount of people ive dragged out from under busses and trucks in london still worrys me .. was just seeing if they have any common problems that might make me end up spending a fortune on it like ive done with my bloody cossie..
cheers
jay

furry

I have a a 2002 5jj model which is the last of the carbed models

had it 5 years and apart from a fuel pump packing up it's never missed a beat!!!

cozzy jeff

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this ones mine,had it from new,its never mist a beat all i do is clean the air filter change oil and filter and ride it.


this could be for sale for the right money only been out on it once this year been spending my time on the 3dr instead.

gibbo frst

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looks awsome mate makes me want one right now.. although yours looks like its gonna cost a lot more than i have to spend.. i just worry that ill end up with a bike i done ever use sitting next to the car i never use.. cant stop myself looking on the biketrader site and wanting them all.. wheres good to learn a bit more about them and what problems to look for.. some 2002 bikes with under 10k miles on then the same year with 20k plus for the same money seems strange but like i said not clued up on bikes yet..

cozzy jeff

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this is i site im a member of,not been on it for a while,i wouldnt worry to much about the milage mate,aslong as its been serviced right,mines done about 24k now and the engine is still mint, oil gets changed every april before its used again after the winter lay off.
http://www.yamahar1.co.uk/news.php

gibbo frst

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nice one ill have a search on their while im at work... ive got to get myself a bike i think as ill end up blowing the money on the bloody car else.. keep telling myself i need one now before i get old..

cozzy jeff

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have you done your test?

gibbo frst

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yeah did it about 10 years ago but not had a bike for about 6 years..
im never going to be a racer but i just want a nice looking bike that goes ok.. might do the odd journey to work on it but probably just tinker...

cozzy jeff

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shame you dont live a bit closer maybe we could of had a deal on my bike,i really dont want or need to sell it,but i think ive lost interest since my mate had a big accident last year,got bored riding around by myself.

gibbo frst

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What sort of money would u be looking for if u were selling.
I know what u mean about getting bored as I've been really down with my cossie lately since being mapped but took it for a blast yesterday and I love it all over again .

cozzy jeff

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gibbo i would want £3500 no less or for it.i bought it £8795 and have spent a small fortune on it,if i cant get that for it i would not sell it.heres whats been done.

power commander/custom map
k&n filter/exhaust
graves volocity stacks
graves slide stops
powder coated leavers,footrests,exhaust hanger
vario clip-ons
full respray due to stone chips
flush fitting indicators/screen and crash protection.
like i said dont need to sell it,ive not got it for sale but if somone make me that offer i might let it go.