Sorted 98 R1 for sale

[Aristocat]

Reluctant sale of my pride and joy

This is a well sorted R1 which handles, goes, and looks like they should.

Full service (including valve clearances, dyno tune etc) performed at approx 47,000 kms

Racetech gold valves front and rear, stiffer springs in the front
Shorter rear suspension linkage to increase rear height
Akropovic muffler
K&N filter, jet kit
Hyperpro RSC active steering damper
Double bubble screen
Mirrors with indicators built in
Hotbodies undertail
Single seat race tail
Paddock stand and swingarm crash bobbins
Mesh cover on radiator
Radar detector mount and wiring (detector not included)
Ultra blue headlight bulbs
Michelin 2CTs with reasonable life left (front is getting down)
Braided front brake lines, race pads
15 tooth (-1) front sprocket, speedo healer installed
R1 logo bar ends

(original rear fairing, rear seat, suspension linkage, screen, mirrors, rear footpegs and front indicators come with bike also, and a dark double bubble screen)

Come and look for free; bring your purchase money if you want a test ride.

[saltydog]

Nice bike, I have one very similar which I also love. I'd say dont sell it, they're a modern classic! Must be a baby or a business huh?
I was wondering if you could tell me about the increased ride height you got out of yours. You got a shorter dog-bone from which model? I heard you can slot in a shock and dog-bone from a 04? and increase the height by 20mm? What did you do?

[Aristocat]

I had a new arm made. Contact Rob Kelly at Longveld:

ROB KELLY
WATERJET CUTTING
Ph 07 846 6901 DDI 07 846 1735
r.kelly@longveld.co.nz
www.longveld.com

Initially I was advised to use 7075 t6 aluminium, but due to availability we went with 6061 and made it slightly thicker around the bushes. I'm completely confident that it is up to the job.

The total cost was less than $70. You can transfer the bushes, and do the changeover yourself if you are at all mechanically minded.

It is hard to say what difference the arm made as I'd completely re-done the suspension at the same time, but I can tell you that it totally transformed the bike, and I love the height. I'm amazed how versatile the suspension is once I got it dialled in; it's equally at home on bumpy back roads as it is at Hampton balling up the sidewalls, all on the same settings. Of course I only weigh 56 kgs which helps


Keep it? I'd love to, and might end up doing just that. Just trying to sort out my finances after taking a few hits. Let me know if you're ever over Hamilton way, be good to catch up.

[saltydog]

cheers for that. I've since found out the dog bone linkage out of a 02-03 bolt straight in and give 20mm extra in the arse. Also the 02-03 shock has a 1kg more rated spring, the whole unit is lighter and also slots straight in to a 98-01.
good luck with the sale....