Ultimate Yamaha R1 + complete package

[DaleR]

2004 YAMAHA R1 5VY

After a lot of soul searching I'm selling my truly unique pride and joy that has taken me 2 years and a small fortune to create, I guarantee you will not see another like it, it's a beauty. Most modified parts have been sourced from the UK although others originate from around the world. These extras are as follows:

Gold Race Clip-Ons - $210
Gold Pro-Bolt Engine Bolts - $73.50
Gold Pro-Bolt Dzeus Fairing Bolts - $73.50
Carbon Fibre Hugger & Chainguard - $252
Master Gold Brake Reserve Lid - $31.50
Rear Gold Brake Reserve Lid - $31.50
Gold Pazzo Levers - Red Switch - $252
Gold Powder Coated Wheels - $157.50
Gold Powder Coated Rear Hangers & Pegs - $52.50
Gold Powder Coated Rear Brake Caliper - $105
Gilles Gold Rearsets - $735
Motrax Upper Frame Crash Bungs - $94.50
R&G Lower Frame Crash Bungs - $115.50
Front Wavy Discs - $273
Rear Wavy Disc - $63
Red Powder Coated Shock Spring - $31.50
R1 SP Exhaust Cans - $840
Gold Puig Radiator Guard - $115.50
Gold Motrax Bar Ends - $52.50
Renthal Grips - $42
Hel Brake Lines - Yellow / Gold - $157.50
Gold / Black Tri-Metal Rear Sprocket - $105
R1 SP Gold Front Forks - $1050
Various Decals - $105
Gold Titanium Front Disc Bolts - $94.50
Gold Pro Bolt Rear Disc Nuts - $31.50
Exhaust De-Cat Section - $52.50
Digital Gear Indicator - $157.50
Gold X-Ring Renthal Chain - $168
Yamaha Tail Tidy - $94.50
Gold Pro-Bolt Steering Head Nut - $31.50
Gold Yamaha Tank Badges - $14.70
Gold Pro-Bolt Brake Adjusters - $73.50
Rear LED Integrated Tail Brake/Indicator Light - $94.50
Leather Design Seat Cover - $115.50
Yamaha Coloured Race Screen - $136.50
Tank Protector - $31.50
Indicator Mirrors - $178.50
Single Seat Unit - $94.50
Gold Headlight Bulbs - $10.50
Mini LED Front Indicators - $52.50
Wireless Rear View Camera - $210
Meta Alarm - $735

Most original standard parts modified have been retained so it can be restored to standard, although I dont know why you would!!

Together with the bike I am also including everything you require for the complete package, this includes:

2 pairs Sidi Vertigo motorcycle boots (Size 6 & 10.5) - $600
1 pair of winter gloves - $90
4 pairs of Yamaha R-Series summer gloves - $150
2 pairs of Kevlar motorcycle jeans (Ladies 12, mens 34") - $400
Waterproof trousers - $50
Shoei X-Spirit Vermeulen 3 helmet, Gold Iridium visor & standard - $1100
2 x Suomy Gunwind helmet (XS, L), Iridium visor & standard - $1000
2 x Yamaha R1 Cordura jacket (S, L) - $700

Spare parts to mention a few include:

Swing-Arm - $2400
Yamaha Race Screen (Smoked) - $150
New Standard Chain - $160
Spare Gold Chain - $180

The mods/extras total over $14,000, YES 14K, EXCLUDING postage and fitting costs, making it a VERY CHEAP one off bike. It's been regularly serviced, full service history, all manuals and 3 keys including master.

Those of you seriously considering this will not need telling what an awesome bike this is and its capabilities, 19k's of fair weather riding only hence its superb condition.
7 months Rego and WoF, its ready to go for the summer months, less than 2k since last service so good for a while yet.

Viewings are welcome, no test pilots or dreamers!

Test ride will only be permitted on the strict understanding the cash is in my hand prior, any damages or crashes it's yours and the cash mine.

Thanks for looking.

Email: dale_rowe_1@hotmail.com

[danchop]

let me quess,your of indian heritage?

[DaleR]

let me quess,your of indian heritage?

And what the hell is that supposed to mean....and I'm from the UK!

[shrub]

Very nice machine. Why are you selling it?

[danchop]

And what the hell is that supposed to mean....and I'm from the UK!
just knew theyre attracted to all the nice gold

[DaleR]

Very nice machine. Why are you selling it?

I've decided it's time for my head to rule my heart, getting too old and have too many past ailments starting to catch up with me!! I'll certainly miss it, this baby brings a smile to yours and everyone elses faces, always a head turner.

[DaleR]

just knew theyre attracted to all the nice gold

I think the colours go really well together, all the silver I've changed to gold...well pretty much anyway!

[Dodgy]

Is there a gold medallion and tarts handbag on offer as well? :gob:

[DaleR]

Is there a gold medallion and tarts handbag on offer as well? :gob:

Sure as hell wins gold medal and beats the shit out of everything I've seen on here, as for the rest whatever takes your fancy!!

[Latte]

No perforamnce mods at all?

[Nonbeliever]

you sure are into your bling

[DaleR]

No perforamnce mods at all?

It has a de-cat section and less baffles in the cans, but not too noisy....I'm not sure whether it's standard air filter or not to be honest as I've done so much...no commander though, it's quick enough without that...if you're on the track then yes!

[DaleR]

you sure are into your bling

none taken mate...it's just some who come out with stupid comments if you know what I mean!

[onearmedbandit]

Sure as hell wins gold medal and beats the shit out of everything I've seen on here, as for the rest whatever takes your fancy!!

You've been a member here for less than 3mths and you claim it 'beats the shit out of everything I've seen on here'??? There's been, and still are, nicer bikes than your R1 on this forum sunshine.

[DaleR]

You've been a member here for less than 3mths and you claim it 'beats the shit out of everything I've seen on here'??? There's been, and still are, nicer bikes then your R1 on this forum sunshine.

I was responding to the comments placed, not necessarily every bike there has been on here, and what I say holds true, in my opinion I've not seen a better bike than mine on here, although I've not seen every one!! "sunshine!"

What the hell is it with people on here, and who rattled your cage!! I'm simply selling my bike which is a cracker of bike, now if you want to buy it then contact me, if you're not interested then don't and keep your comments to yourself.

[onearmedbandit]

What the hell is it with people on here, and who rattled your cage!! I'm simply selling my bike which is a cracker of bike, now if you want to buy it then contact me, if you're not interested then don't and keep your comments to yourself.

That's the beauty of a public forum, it's public.

[DaleR]

That's the beauty of a public forum, it's public.

That may be the case, but I'm not looking for opinions I'm looking for a buyer!

[Maha]

You've been a member here for less than 3mths and you claim it 'beats the shit out of everything I've seen on here'??? There's been, and still are, nicer bikes than your R1 on this forum sunshine.

Lets be honest here, its a very nice example. Just need to apply a bit of heat to the #46 and job done.

[onearmedbandit]

Lets be honest here, its a very nice example. Just need to apply a bit of heat to the #46 and job done.

Careful Maha, he's looking for buyers not opinions. Oh unless they are are opinions he shares.

[st00ji]

That may be the case, but I'm not looking for opinions I'm looking for a buyer!

thats the beauty of KB though, opinions come unasked, unwanted or unloved

[onearmedbandit]

thats the beauty of KB though, opinions come unasked, unwanted or unloved

No. That's the beauty of the internet. Happens on every forum.

[DaleR]

thats the beauty of KB though, opinions come unasked, unwanted or unloved

I'm so surprised at the "Biking Community" over here, or what seems to be a lack of it!!
What is the issue? We all have our own preferences, styles, likes and dislikes...but what is to be gained by trashing or passing derogatory comments on peoples bikes?
It's obvious that a lot of work has gone into this bike and should be appreciated as such....whether it's your thing or not!!
I love it and there are others that do, that's what really matters...
So as I've said if you have nothing constructive to say what is the purpose of saying it, ask yourself that question?
Bikers together.....yeh right!!!

[EJK]

I'm so surprised at the "Biking Community" over here, or what seems to be a lack of it!!
What is the issue? We all have our own preferences, styles, likes and dislikes...but what is to be gained by trashing or passing derogatory comments on peoples bikes?
It's obvious that a lot of work has gone into this bike and should be appreciated as such....whether it's your thing or not!!
I love it and there are others that do, that's what really matters...
So as I've said if you have nothing constructive to say what is the purpose of saying it, ask yourself that question?
Bikers together.....yeh right!!!

Hey chill, you are out of shape cause of just 3 or so guys here. Theres over 500 million out there remember?

P.S. Nice bike, nice goodies that comes with it at that price. Good luck with the sale.

[DMNTD]

$15,500 for a 2004 R1?? :blink:
Sorry to inform you but monies spent on a motorcycle does not translate into (much) added financial worth.
I'd be genuinely impressed if you can get more than $10,000 but best of luck. :yes:

[DaleR]

Hey chill, you are out of shape cause of just 3 or so guys here. Theres over 500 million out there remember?

P.S. Nice bike, nice goodies that comes with it at that price. Good luck with the sale.

Thanks...It is nice to hear what I would consider a genuine biker, one good thing about the UK is that there is the camaraderie across all bikers, pretty much wherever you go and whoever you meet up with.

I am so missing that here, am I going to the wrong places and do you have some suggestions.

Thanks for the good wishes.

[NZsarge]

You must be talking to the wrong people or talking to people the wrong way coz there's plenty of comradeship here in NZ, well that's the way i've found it to be anyway.
Nice bike, I like R1's and it's a nice one for sure, good luck with the sale anyway.

[DaleR]

You must be talking to the wrong people or talking to people the wrong way coz there's plenty of comradeship here in NZ, well that's the way i've found it to be anyway.
Nice bike, I like R1's and it's a nice one for sure, good luck with the sale anyway.

Thanks for your opinion, that's just the point I've not spoken to a single biker yet when I've been out and about, totally ignored....I'd like to think I'm easy going and will speak to anyone, but boy those guys that go to Puhoi.....well!!!!!

[DMNTD]

Thanks for your opinion, that's just the point I've not spoken to a single biker yet when I've been out and about, totally ignored....I'd like to think I'm easy going and will speak to anyone, but boy those guys that go to Puhoi.....well!!!!!

LOL...when I moved up to Auckland I found the same thing at Puhoi! :facepalm:
Too many clean bandanas and poseurs!
Get out and about,see NZ because some of us happen to be bloody good sorts

[NZsarge]

LOL...when I moved up to Auckland I found the same thing at Puhoi! :facepalm:
Too many clean bandanas and poseurs!
Get out and about,see NZ because some of us happen to be bloody good sorts

Yeah every country has those sorts eh... Agreed, out and about there always seems to be some like minded person willing to talk bikes etc..

[DaleR]

LOL...when I moved up to Auckland I found the same thing at Puhoi! :facepalm:
Too many clean bandanas and poseurs!
Get out and about,see NZ because some of us happen to be bloody good sorts

LOL....you know where I'm coming from!! Like I said I'm open to places to go where people meet up.

[Dodgy]

Hey, i dont want to sound picky, but it is listed as having SP model forks - didnt the SP come with Ohlins suspension? Or was that the wrong shade of gold?

[DaleR]

Hey, i dont want to sound picky, but it is listed as having SP model forks - didnt the SP come with Ohlins suspension? Or was that the wrong shade of gold?

The standard forks are the lighter shade of gold like most of the extras I've put on, same as the cans which are all gold tint rather than silver/black.

[ital916]

Hey. Gorgeous bike. I think the reason there are no bites is that most have learnt the lesson of "if it sounds too good" plus the idea that parts added on do not become "value added to the bike" i.e. make it worth more.

How long have you had it? Who was the previous owner/ where did you get it from? How many kms did it have when you bought it? Why does it have a spare swing arm?

[DaleR]

Hey. Gorgeous bike. I think the reason there are no bites is that most have learnt the lesson of "if it sounds too good" plus the idea that parts added on do not become "value added to the bike" i.e. make it worth more.

How long have you had it? Who was the previous owner/ where did you get it from? How many kms did it have when you bought it? Why does it have a spare swing arm?

Thanks. I realise you don't necessarily transfer the bling costs to the valuation of the bike, which is why it's not up at $25k....I think the asking price is more than reasonable for what you're getting.....look at the cost of a new bike, without the bling or the peripherals...OK this has a few k's on the clock but the condition is as close to new as you'd want to be.
As for "too good to be true", all I will say is your welcome to check it over for yourself, there's absolutely nothing to hide.
I've had the bike about 2.5 years and it was bought in the UK from a guy near Derby, it had approx 4500 miles when I bought it.
The reason for the spare swing arm was because I bought a brand new one to replace the one that was on....the original got marked, only small but it was marked, my fault as when I replaced the rear sets with a cheap gold alternative (not the ones that are on it now) they had no fixing point for the exhaust heat shield which then rubbed against the swing arm and marked it.
Hope that answers your questions!
So rather than bodge it I got a brand new one. Thought about shot blasting the spare and polishing it up then gold plating it, but I thought that would be too much!!

[Quasievil]

Good luck with the sale dude, but as they say in the Castle "tell him he's dreaming"
I paid $13000 for a 2008 with 7000kms on the clock, admittedly standard but apart from blingage yours is to

a 2004 with nearly 20kms at $15500 I think you might struggle but Im sure someone will love it enough to buy it but you will be waiting a while I suspect.

[DaleR]

Good luck with the sale dude, but as they say in the Castle "tell him he's dreaming"
I paid $13000 for a 2008 with 7000kms on the clock, admittedly standard but apart from blingage yours is to

a 2004 with nearly 20kms at $15500 I think you might struggle but Im sure someone will love it enough to buy it but you will be waiting a while I suspect.

Thanks for your comments....Everyone seems to forget what I'm including with this sale as well. The bike with the exception of the k's on the clock is not like a bike of its age or running.

This would not look out of place in a showroom....all in all it is bloody good value for the money, you couldn't get close to anything like this for a fraction of the price.

But as you point out, I suspect you are right in some ways and no one seems willing to pay for something like this which makes me think it is not appreciated as quite a few comments passed already indicate. Perhaps NZ is not ready for something a little bit different and special and there aren't many people like me around....Oh well, so be it!!

[onearmedbandit]

Perhaps NZ is not ready for something a little bit different and special and there aren't many people like me around....Oh well, so be it!!

NZ has been doing the different and special for a long time now. We just don't want to pay more than we should have to to do so.

[nodrog]

Will you take $7500?

Fanny.

[DaleR]

You've been a member here for less than 3mths and you claim it 'beats the shit out of everything I've seen on here'??? There's been, and still are, nicer bikes than your R1 on this forum sunshine.

You seem to have a lot to say when it's not wanted and nothing to say when it is!!

Bike no longer for sale, don't deserve it!!

[Quasievil]

You seem to have a lot to say when it's not wanted and nothing to say when it is!!

Bike no longer for sale, don't deserve it!!

yes it is , for $16500 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-330633606.htm

So is this one if you really want a total go fast package :yes:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-335094924.htm

[onearmedbandit]

We're not good enough.

[nodrog]

Is that a no then?

Fanny.

[Ronin]

Thanks...It is nice to hear what I would consider a genuine biker, one good thing about the UK is that there is the camaraderie across all bikers, pretty much wherever you go and whoever you meet up with.

I am so missing that here, am I going to the wrong places and do you have some suggestions.

Thanks for the good wishes.

Well the difference is that Kiwi camaraderie is a great deal more robust that in the UK.

For instance "Piss swilling Pommy faggot" could be a term of mateship :love:
Another example is the OAB is a cock smoking suzuki rider. But he's a bloody good cock smoking suzuki rider.

FWIW good luck with the sale. Can't say its my taste but there ya go.

[Ronin]

We're not good enough.

Is that an opinion?

[imdying]

Did the buyer get the transporter with it?

<img src="http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/PMR2.jpg" />

[Grubber]

Thanks for your comments....Everyone seems to forget what I'm including with this sale as well. The bike with the exception of the k's on the clock is not like a bike of its age or running.

This would not look out of place in a showroom....all in all it is bloody good value for the money, you couldn't get close to anything like this for a fraction of the price.

But as you point out, I suspect you are right in some ways and no one seems willing to pay for something like this which makes me think it is not appreciated as quite a few comments passed already indicate. Perhaps NZ is not ready for something a little bit different and special and there aren't many people like me around....Oh well, so be it!!

This might be why you have so few friends.lol.
"perhaps NZ is not ready for something a little different and special and there aren't many people like me around"

NZ is ready, we let you in didn't we?:facepalm:

[Grubber]

Oh shit, has he gone already?
Hope it wasn't something we said.:crybaby:

[Nonbeliever]

some guys are dreamers.
dale is one of them

[Quasievil]

Did the buyer get the transporter with it?

<img src="http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/PMR2.jpg" />

Couple of years ago I was on the border Pakistan and Afganistan and they had a bunch of those trucks there, I managed to get a look inside a few and fuck they are actually kinda cool in a fucked up Gangsterstan kinda way they are blinged out hard core, awesome stereos etc

[Gibbo89]

yes it is , for $16500 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-330633606.htm

So is this one if you really want a total go fast package :yes:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-335094924.htm

he said its similar to a gpz, either the gpz bikes he knows are bloody fast, or his r1 is running on 2 cylinders. :corn:

[Madness]

Even I draw the line at colouring in the lettering on the sidewalls of my tyres :facepalm:

[Quasievil]

Even I draw the line at colouring in the lettering on the sidewalls of my tyres :facepalm:

But thats part of "the complete package" and its about as high performing as anything else on the bike to just quietly :yes:

[AllanB]

While I am happily tweaking and adjusting and modding my Hornet I am realistic about the added value of any modifications I do. The cost is never represented when you come to sell it.

In fact there are very few modifications that add extra appeal to a used bike over one of the same year, kms etc that is stock standard - usually that is a after market pipe (the most common extra). Fancy suspenders would be another value added extra. By value added it is not going to add much to the sale price but most likely to improve the ability of the bike to sell quicker.

Often the alteration on a bike is wrongly seen by a prospective buyer as a potential problem and there is a preference to stock standard. Now I personally like to treat a new bike as a work in progress but many do not.

To the OP, I'd seriously consider returning the bike to close to stock, lowering the price to something realistic then flicking off the extra goodies on Trademe unit by unit.

Now I hope you understand that this opinion of mine is given with the best intentions of aiding a fellow motorcyclist.


PS - I like my Honda better - but that is just personal taste.

[Madness]

Bike no longer for sale, don't deserve it!!

Better hurry, only 11 days left now! (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-330633606.htm)

[Max Preload]

And what the hell is that supposed to mean....and I'm from the UK!That certainly doesn't preclude you from being an Injun. :facepalm:

[Sable]

All your shiny gold stuff cost you $6930. I could get a couple of decent complete bikes for that. I know which I'd prefer.

[jonbuoy]

Haters unite, not my idea of the ultimate R1 either but the guy was just putting his bike up for sale, the thread wasn't titled "is this the ultimate R1". If you don't like it don't buy it. Bit like seeing a for sale sign on a house, ringing on the doorbell telling them you don't like the colour of their house and its not worth what they're asking.

[Gubb]

That's a bike that only Mick Hucknall could love.
http://www.superiorpics.com/wenn_album/Mick_Hucknal_-_Label_Dispute/mick_hucknall_001_012308.jpg

[onearmedbandit]

Bit like seeing a for sale sign on a house, ringing on the doorbell telling them you don't like the colour of their house and its not worth what they're asking.

If it was on a house forum, then they'd get the same treatment.

[jonbuoy]

If it was on a house forum, then they'd get the same treatment.

Your probably right, the same thing that turns normal decent people into aggressive morons behind the wheel of a car or handlebars of a bike turns otherwise decent folk into overly opinionated arseholes when they get in front of a keyboard, putting their views across and saying things in a way they would never do in a face to face conversation. I'm sure I'm just as guilty as the next person. :facepalm:

[Nonbeliever]

I'd say it was either his first bike or he is seriously gay.

[Smifffy]

Haters unite, not my idea of the ultimate R1 either but the guy was just putting his bike up for sale, the thread wasn't titled "is this the ultimate R1". If you don't like it don't buy it. Bit like seeing a for sale sign on a house, ringing on the doorbell telling them you don't like the colour of their house and its not worth what they're asking.

No, it was advertised as the ultimate R1 + - complete package.

It was also claimed to better than any other bike on this forum.

It was originally pointed out that these claims were bullshit, and the price was a little steep for mods that were truthfully only to appeal to one person's aesthetic tastes, rather than any improvement in handling or performance. Then the OP pitched a hissy fit.

It's all been rather amusing.

[onearmedbandit]

+1. And I'd have no problem saying in face what I say online. If someone makes certain claims that you don't agree with it doesn't mean you're an arsehole.

[Max Preload]

You're probably right, the same thing that turns normal decent people into aggressive morons behind the wheel of a car or handlebars of a bike turns otherwise decent folk into overly opinionated arseholes when they get in front of a keyboard, putting their views across and saying things in a way they would never do in a face to face conversation.So what you're saying is that, in your posted opinion, we shouldn't have an opinion and post it? :scratch:


I'm sure I'm just as guilty as the next person. :facepalm:
Acknowledgement of your own hypocrisy isn't mitgation of it.

[Madness]

:jerry:

So, no bidders then?.

:innocent:

[avgas]

What was said before. Put it back to standard as possible - sell the goodies separately.
You could get $10K for the bike, and $7K for the goodies (if they are worth 15K).

Not my taste of bike - and easily worth 15K for the person who's taste it is...... but that could just be the current owner....who knows.

[DMNTD]

What was said before. Put it back to standard as possible - sell the goodies separately.
You could get $10K for the bike, and $7K for the goodies (if they are worth 15K).

Not my taste of bike - and easily worth 15K for the person who's taste it is...... but that could just be the current owner....who knows.

I just sold my 2008 ZX10 with over $13k worth of accessories blah blahs...for $12,500.
You're right in saying the R1 owner could/should take it back to stock as the 'extras' don't make it 'worth' much more...at all.
Things are only worth as much as someone is willing to pay for them eh :sunny:

[jonbuoy]

So what you're saying is that, in your posted opinion, we shouldn't have an opinion and post it? :scratch:


Acknowledgement of your own hypocrisy isn't mitgation of it.

No just saying there's no need to slag off someones choice of bike if your not even remotely interested in buying it, post was an advert - not hey what do you all think of my bike. If you saw it with a for sale sign on at the servo would you all tap him on the shoulder and tell him what a POS you thought it was? Its only the internet so I guess its Ok to be an asshole.

[onearmedbandit]

No just saying there's no need to slag off someones choice of bike if your not even remotely interested in buying it, post was an advert - not hey what do you all think of my bike. If you saw it with a for sale sign on at the servo would you all tap him on the shoulder and tell him what a POS you thought it was? Its only the internet so I guess its Ok to be an asshole.

Can you please link the posts where someone calls his bike a pos, or slags off his choice of bike. Some people have questioned the price, some have questioned the 'bling', but no one has called it a piece of shit or slagged it off directly.