'09 R1 or pimp an '07?

[DMNTD:Me]

Right...after a very large solid object decided to write off my 1098S and nearly me, I'm in the unusual predicament of having to buy another road bike

I've sort of been there did that with a few "nice" bikes in the past so have been fairly spoilt so something unique is in order.
Due to where I work I've only been thinking about either a Ducati/Yamaha/Triumph and have come up with either a 2009 R1 or pimping out an '07 R1 that I know of at work which I could get for a very good price.
These days I really don't ride much...maybe only 100-300kms per week(maybe) so sick of spending so much money on something that has essentially become a toy.
BTW...when I say pimp I 100% promise you that I do NOT mean lengthened swing arm etc!!
Opinions with reasons appreciated

[McJim]

Buy a Shitzubishi van so YOU can win the next encounter.

Pimp an older bike. Buying brand new is great for the first few weeks while no-one else has one but then you've spent a lot of money and in a year's time it's old hat. Buy something that's already old hat and turn it into something unique. You'll get a better bike for your buck.

My 2c.

[toebug]

HHHmmmmmm, Streetfightered 07 R1!!!

[Gremlin]

07 pimped is going to be more unique, probably cost less as well, as you know you're going to mod an 09 if you got that instead.

Since its a toy, which would give you more jollies? The 09 does have the big bang firing order, so rather special like that, but soon several are going to have them. 07 imho looks better, but they're both pretty boy bikes anyway

And since when does someone else decide what you ride?

[hospitalfood]

test ride a buell 1125 r and if you like it put full fairings on it so you dont kill anyone with its uglyness.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...in-first-race/

people who ride them love them, not that i have. the performance leaves the RC8 behind im told. great value for money.
there is probably a pussy arsed trophy bike owner with one for sale second-hand with 200 km on the clock.

get a twin mate

[ManDownUnder]

In all honesty I'd say pimp it. I'm a fan of stock standard normally but you have the right kind of style to do a fun job on something...

[AlBundy]

Go Big Bang... Let the rest of us live vicariously....

Besides... It sounds fookin' awesome with a set of Akras on it...

[DMNTD:Me]

test ride a buell 1125 r and if you like it put full fairings on it so you dont kill anyone with its uglyness.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...in-first-race/

people who ride them love them, not that i have. the performance leaves the RC8 behind im told. great value for money.
there is probably a pussy arsed trophy bike owner with one for sale second-hand with 200 km on the clock.

get a twin mate

Wouldn't go down so well due the the fact that I'm the sales manager at a Ducati/Triumph/Yamaha shop...plus, I'm not a farmer

[DMNTD:Me]

And since when does someone else decide what you ride?

LOL...rest assured that I will be making the decision, obviously pie boy
I was surfing earlier today and had a wee brain fart...amazing what this morphine does eh?

I do however like the idea of having something unique and not just another japa off the shelf

[Meanie]

Fuck mate with your track record buy a lotto ticket

But seriously, buy a new one and pimp it, you know you gonna anyway, why else would you work in a bike shop

[Crazy Steve]

Maybe you should get this...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=197261997

Crazy Steve...

[arj127]

I would recommend you have a good look at this one: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ctant+sale+yzf

It allready has a full Rossi fairing/tank kit on it.
The bike is well looked after, i know this as it belongs to my cuz.

[Scouse]

Buy neither but seein as you work for a yamaha dealer get a new Vmax and pimp that

[hospitalfood]

Wouldn't go down so well due the the fact that I'm the sales manager at a Ducati/Triumph/Yamaha shop...plus, I'm not a farmer

quit your job

[Gremlin]

hypermotard... stuff that fairing stuff that obliterates itself each time it lies down...

With your track record, if the bike can't bounce a few times and be rideable, it ain't worth having