Ultimate Yamaha R1 + complete package

**Dodgy** · 21st November 2010, 21:54

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** · 21st November 2010, 22:05

Originally Posted by 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?

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** · 22nd November 2010, 06:42

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** · 22nd November 2010, 18:35

Originally Posted by 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?

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** · 22nd November 2010, 20:55

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** · 30th November 2010, 20:19

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 1st December 2010, 07:42

Originally Posted by DaleR

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:Me** · 1st December 2010, 07:49

Will you take $7500?

Fanny.

**DaleR** · 1st December 2010, 13:24

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

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** · 1st December 2010, 13:40

Originally Posted by DaleR

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-Mo...-330633606.htm

So is this one if you really want a total go fast package

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-335094924.htm

**onearmedbandit** · 1st December 2010, 13:42

We're not good enough.

**nodrog:Me** · 1st December 2010, 13:48

Is that a no then?

Fanny.

**Ronin** · 1st December 2010, 13:57

Originally Posted by DaleR

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

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.