'07-'08 Yamaha R1: Pricing?

[Ghosty]

What is a fair price range for this generation of R1? Consider it <5k miles, exc./mint condition, bone stock Colorado bike, no known accidents, no problems with anything mechanical, brakes, tires, body/paint, 1 or 2 owner max, etc.

KBB says mid-$7k's but doesn't factor in mileage.

[Ghost]

KBB says mid-$7k's but doesn't factor in mileage.

Bike values never factor in mileage--it's considered part of its condition.

[vort3xr6]

In Colorado? $14,000.

[CastleRockYZF]

Some 07 Yamaha R1's had a LAG (ECU) issue, 2008's were not affected. I believe a Yamaha recall.

[highpsi03]

Some 07 Yamaha R1's had a LAG (ECU) issue, 2008's were not affected. I believe a Yamaha recall.
What does that have to do with what he asked?

[CastleRockYZF]

What does that have to do with what he asked?


True, I thought may have been asking for known issues with 07-08 year models as well as pricing...

[Ezzzzy1]

What does that have to do with what he asked?

I know right, I mean its not like it sounds like anyone is going to be buying one or anything.

[Mother Goose]

I'd say $7k is a fair price, maybe a little lower if you find a good deal. Tylar got his '08 for about that 2 years ago. Bone stock, still had the original tires on the thing.

[Tylar]

I'd say $7k is a fair price, maybe a little lower if you find a good deal. Tylar got his '08 for about that 2 years ago. Bone stock, still had the original tires on the thing.

Yeah, April of 2010 i got my '08 with 835 miles on it for just over 7. Depends on the seller...mine had been on the market for quite some time.

[Ghosty]

Thanks everyone, appreciate the info!

There's a couple good ones right now. We'll see how 'flexible' they are. Unfortunately the market in Colorado in Spring means I might have to also be flexible to get a mint one in my criteria, before too many more nice weekends pass. :)

I seriously hit Craigs at least 4 times a day for two+ months now.

[Zach929rr]

In Colorado? $14,000.

BUT THAT'S WHAT I OWE ON IT BRAH

[Jmetz]

Thanks everyone, appreciate the info!

There's a couple good ones right now. We'll see how 'flexible' they are. Unfortunately the market in Colorado in Spring means I might have to also be flexible to get a mint one in my criteria, before too many more nice weekends pass. :)

I seriously hit Craigs at least 4 times a day for two+ months now.

I do some pretty extensive searching. I've seen some decent deals on what I'm looking for (VFR) but they're all out of state.

[Ghosty]

In Colorado? $14,000.
Heh. I "might" pay $12k for a BRAND NEW one. You can get a NEW CBR1k for that at Fay.

Jmetz: Yeah, I decided it was too much of a pain to do the whole trailer thing and driving both ways. I've actually bought four trucks from out of state, a couple from the NorthEast, NY & Mass., flew out and drove them back. With a bike though, it would be too far of a drive, imo. Well, maybe if it was a big touring or Harley, lol. That hasn't stopped me from looking in bordering states though, if something amazing comes up.

[Jmetz]

Heh. I "might" pay $12k for a BRAND NEW one. You can get a NEW CBR1k for that at Fay.

Jmetz: Yeah, I decided it was too much of a pain to do the whole trailer thing and driving both ways. I've actually bought four trucks from out of state, a couple from the NorthEast, NY & Mass., flew out and drove them back. With a bike though, it would be too far of a drive, imo. Well, maybe if it was a big touring or Harley, lol. That hasn't stopped me from looking in bordering states though, if something amazing comes up.

Yeah I found a nice deal out by The Dragon. Tempting but too much for gas. I need a Geo Metro and a trailer. :lol:

Maybe if you and I find a deal in the same place at the same time.. :idea:

[Ghosty]

What's your short-list of "wanted bikes"? I'll PM you if I come across anything.

Saw this today, seems like a decent deal for a nice low-miles Duc 1098, if anyone's looking. Beautiful bike, but not for me:

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2969009291.html

[Jmetz]

2007 VFR800 rwb or dark candy red or 2006 bagged, whatever color.

You?

[Titus]

What's your short-list of "wanted bikes"? I'll PM you if I come across anything.

Saw this today, seems like a decent deal for a nice low-miles Duc 1098, if anyone's looking. Beautiful bike, but not for me:

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2969009291.html

Purdy!

If i didn't have the SF I'd get that.

[Jmetz]

Saw this today, seems like a decent deal for a nice low-miles Duc 1098, if anyone's looking. Beautiful bike, but not for me:

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2969009291.html

Challenger, Mustang, Tundra, Duc.. That guy ain't hurtin for money. :lol:

[Drano]

In Utah you'll find a lot of people use the classifieds section on www.ksl.com. Here's a few R1s I found for you. :)

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=20139892&cat=&lpid=&search=Yamaha%20R1

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=20122986&cat=&lpid=1&search=Yamaha%20R1

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=19659559&cat=&lpid=2&search=Yamaha%20R1

[Ghosty]

Purdy!

If i didn't have the SF I'd get that.
Fay's got a red 1198, 2500 miles, $14k. On consignment.


In Utah you'll find a lot of people use the classifieds section on www.ksl.com (http://www.ksl.com). Here's a few R1s I found for you. :)

Thanks man! I'll check that too. A picture I found while searching through their classifieds. This dude's rear shock is screaming for mercy, I can hear it. Let the sparks fly!...

:D

http://img.bonnint.net/c/1744/174444/17444458.jpg

[Mother Goose]

BTW, is that you?

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380634_10150835566455928_669660927_11915828_174934 1358_n.jpg

[Ghosty]

BTW, is that you?
A fellow black Supra owner. No, but I just had lunch with him during our CRN meet last weekend in Castle Rock. I forgot his name, sorry, but his car is newly built, wicked too. Btw, I'm Indian, not whitey, lol. Don't know enough of you local yokels in person, to brave posting a picture just yet.

:D

Is Shane "Sweck" with a burgandy R1 on CSC? That's his roommate.

[Mother Goose]

A fellow black Supra owner. No, but I just had lunch with him during our CRN meet last weekend in Castle Rock. I forgot his name, sorry, but his car is newly built, wicked too. Btw, I'm Indian, not whitey, lol. Don't know enough of you local yokels in person, to brave posting a picture just yet.

:D

Is Shane "Sweck" with a burgandy R1 on CSC? That's his roommate.
Gotcha. I just met him at the car show on Sunday, it just clicked that you both had a sexy Supra that makes my pants tight. :D

Indian, like India, or Indian like Native American?

[Ghosty]

India-Indian. Columbus smoked too much hemp on the ride over, heh.

Divorce sales are always the best deal, ugh, I feel bad for the dude. '09 R1, yellow/black, only 1400 miles, $8500:

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2981586640.html

[oh10raven]

India-Indian. Columbus smoked too much hemp on the ride over, heh.

Divorce sales are always the best deal, ugh, I feel bad for the dude. '09 R1, yellow/black, only 1400 miles, $8500:

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2981586640.html

So what's the problem here? Looks like exactly what you're looking for.

[Ghosty]

He's firm on price, that will tap me out of most of my liquid cash, since obviously no financing. I have to budget in almost $500 for tax/title/plate. Been lightly dropped twice, fairing need paint done or repaired. I don't need the jacket/helmet though, I might call him later to see if without those he's flexible that way. Hate the color/graphics, but that's not the highest priority. High retail KBB is $8500.

Looking at a few nice ones tonight and this weekend, I'm pretty sure I'll grab one.

[R1NORI]

I will sell you a brand new 2011 r1
Blue and white
$12,000 plus tax !

[oh10raven]

I'd try to get him to sell you just the bike as well. Might get closer to your $500 buffer. Drops don't look bad, but I agree with you on the color. That one does look better with the flames removed.

[Ezzzzy1]

I will sell you a brand new 2011 r1
Blue and white
$12,000 plus tax !

DO IT!

He owns G-Force Powersports on Colfax if you didnt know Ghosty

[Ghosty]

I will sell you a brand new 2011 r1
Blue and white
$12,000 plus tax !
Hahaa, hey there. Which shop? Did the '11s have traction-control? Or is that only in '12? How much more is a '12?

I might've already visited recently, a couple of shops were offering similar. Shoot me a PM with your real name though, thx.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/SpectralCat/Emoticons/smilejap.gif

[oh10raven]

12' have TC

[Mother Goose]

12' have TC
And a better front end look. (which can be switched out on the older ones)

[Ghost]

DO IT!

He owns G-Force Powersports on Colfax if you didnt know Ghosty


Hahaa, hey there. Which shop?

I'm guessing G-Force Powersports on Colfax... :king:

http://www.gforcepowersports.com/

[Ghosty]

I got my '08 with 835 miles on it for just over $7k.
Deal of the decade! Hence why I'm taking so long and being picky until now. Now I just want a damn bike. There's an '09 Gix1k with only 400 miles, for $10k at a dealer. Showed it to my friend who's looking for a near-new Suzuki.


And a better front end look. (which can be switched out on the older ones)
I'm still looking at pics to see the difference, sharper cowl? It's hard to tell. oh10raven-Derek told me about the retrofit since I hate the bugeyes.

[Mother Goose]

One from the R1 Forum.....

before...
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/Lex2Go/IMG_2096.jpg


after...
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/Lex2Go/IMG_2108.jpg


http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329646

[Ghosty]

Ok thanks, I see now. The two new gaps at bottom-center, smoothing out the center verticle nose ridges, and addition of the reflector strips. But otherwise pretty subtle, dunno if it's worth the hassle of a full front-piece swap, heh, imo. I'd just live with the original front end.

[Mother Goose]

Before.... scared.
After.... angry that everyone thought it was scared.

[Titus]

:drool:

M1 replica

http://sp270.fotolog.com/photo/51/5/45/pewe_suzuki/1275941344248_f.jpg

[WolFeYeZ]

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2985851120.html

07 r1, 5k miles, $6,000. Not mine, but thats cheap for a seemingly unmolested bike.

[Ghosty]

Thanks WolfEyez! Have looked at a few. That guy didn't put down his phone# so maybe a scam, but I emailed him. That's a good deal.

<He emailed me back that it was sold last night>

[Clovis]

It's already deleted so yeah, probably a scam.

Ghosty, have you considered a FZ1? It has a R1 engine and 95% of the R1's power but cheaper, cheaper insurance, way more comfortable and way more versatile.

The FZ1/6 is great for sport riding, sport touring, communting, ect. They're the best jack of all trades bikes out there. When I had my R1 (the one I crashed right in front of you a few years ago =P ) I started riding my FZ6 while that was in the shop.

After I got the R1 back I continued to choose to ride the FZ6 because it was so much better. Just food for thought.

[Tylar]

It's already deleted so yeah, probably a scam.

My neighbor was talking to this guy about the bike. It sold, reportedly, last night.

[WolFeYeZ]

Found another:

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2988771736.html'

2007 9,000 miles $5800. Yet again not mine, but cant tell if this one has been molested.

[CaneZach]

In Colorado? $14,000.

If you can't afford that, I know a guy selling a black ZX6 for $11,500.

[Ghosty]

Found another: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2988771736.html (http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2988771736.html)

2007 9,000 miles $5800. Yet again not mine, but cant tell if this one has been molested.
Stock, been dropped once, dent on tank. No maint. records, but decent price.

[WolFeYeZ]

Go for that 7k one. Sounds like a sick bike.

[Ghosty]

Something weird about that Charcoal $7k one though. I texted him yesterday to send me pics either by text or email. No response. Then today I called him. His voicemail is generic, and no callback yet. Going to look at another one tonight. We'll see...

[oh10raven]

Where's the update on the recent purchase and pic's?

[Ghosty]

Last week I picked up a beautiful '08 R1 with only 3700 miles, for $7200. Sapphire Blue, very clean, no white stripes, just the Yami logo at the bottom. Stock, except Corbin seats, sliders, tail kit, & flush-turns. A great start! No pics yet, but y'all know what that gen of R1 looks like.

Originally he was asking $8500, but I held out for a few weeks, then he dropped it to $7500. I told him I'd come up and buy it with $7200 cash that night. After a long pause he agreed, hahaa. Decent deal for a low miles '08, imo. Registration/taxes killed me, almost $700. :(

Rode up to Epic Motosports dyno day on Saturday, looked around but it was after dyno'ing was done. Got some nice bikes they're working on in there. Haven't been riding to work because I've been super sick earlier this week. I hate having a helmet on with a runny nose, coughing, etc., lol. Can't wait to get on it tomorrow though. I'm on call this week so probably can't do the CSC n0ob ride Sunday. :(

[Ghosty]

Might need a new rear tire, so shopping for that soon. This being Colorado, I'm gonna get the best tire that will work in rain too, not the very stickiest. Also gonna shop for exhaust. Yoshi, Akro, GYTR? Is Micron bad as someone told me? I mean it's just mufflers, can't imaging too much difference in sound. The deeper and growlier the better, heh. Need to listen to Youtube vids. Tempted to do a full exhaust w/ header/mid instead of just cans, but how much better than the stock system is that?

Also deciding between RapidBike, Bazazz & PCV. On CRN a few people recommended RB, two for BZ, and two people were against PC altogether. Multiple issues and everything piggybacks. Leaning towards RB, even though I heard U.S. support sucks.

[oh10raven]

Sweet, sounds like a good deal!

There's enough tire threads on here, so plenty of info there.

I think exhaust is really just a personal preference, especially if you're just doing slip-ons or 3/4. Listen to clips, look at pic's and decide. There are some really good deals on used systems that pop up on R1-forum.com, as well as nice discounts from vendors that might be worth taking advantage of.

I'd say skip the PC and go with the Flash-Tune interface. Flash a PC map directly to your ECU and eliminate the piggyback. Sounded like someone else with a 08' R1 wanted to go in on the interface a while back, maybe they still do?

[Tylar]

Also gonna shop for exhaust

congrats on finding one, i'm pretty sure, based on your description, that I saw this one on CL.

There are some nice looking and nice sounding exhausts. If i was inclined to spend the money, I'd be hard pressed to do Graves or FMF. I baffled my 08's stock cans, and it's pretty obnoxious. If I gutted/removed the CAT, it'd be even moreso.

PM me and we can hook up for you to hear in person if you wish.

Again, congrats!


Sounded like someone else with a 08' R1 wanted to go in on the interface a while back, maybe they still do?

That'd be Mother Goose and he may still want to do that...

[Ghosty]

Yeah, my bike was on Ft.Collins Craigslist for a couple months.

Real nice Yoshi setup, but pricey:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330633056076?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1952.l2649

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MjEwWDQwMA==/$(KGrHqV,!rQE88hJNFNbBPf!,eNMt!~~60_12.JPG

Or, these Micron cans:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqZHJBcE63Vg1UzyBO0B1mVHzg~~60_58.JPG

plus this Akro mid, for ~$300 less:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!loE5(6UskW)BO(nm!N29!~~_12.JPG

[oh10raven]

That eBay exhaust is wrong, 07-08 and 09+ use different systems. Much better deals out there. Unless that y-pipe is titanium, I think it's overpriced. You can get a Leo Vince or M4 stainless steel for under $200.

[Mother Goose]

If you're going to spend a grand on an exhaust, check on the R1 Forum and buy a used Akro system.

[Mother Goose]

That eBay exhaust is wrong, 07-08 and 09+ use different systems. Much better deals out there. Unless that y-pipe is titanium, I think it's overpriced. You can get a Leo Vince or M4 stainless steel for under $200.
Bought my Akro y-pipe for about $180 after taxes, that was before they bumped up the price. I think they run about $220 new these days. Check with Motomummy or TJ @ Riders Discount. TJ will hook it up, just tell him you're on the R1 Forum.

[Ghosty]

Thanks for the suggestions Goose & Raven. Yeah I noticed that eBay was a misprint and is only for '09-'12. Plus the Y-midpipe looks different. I'll check out MotoMummy, R1-forum sponsors, and R1-forum forsale threads this weekend.

Anyone heard of DanMoto? That's a new one to me. I like that it's Titanium, very simple design, downturned spouts, and low cost:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330597543695?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Also, this Yoshi 3/4 TRC system in polished stainless, for good price:

https://www.motomummy.com/store/product.php?productid=17086&page=1

[Mother Goose]

Anyone heard of DanMoto? That's a new one to me. I like that it's Titanium, very simple design, downturned spouts, and low cost..... and loud as fook!
Fixed.

[Ghosty]

Nevermind then, I don't want stupid loud, it's annoying. Plus neighbors hate you. They already hate my Supra enough when I have to rev high to get up the driveway curb, especially at night, lol. Clutch is heavy duty on/off, hardly any slipping allowed.

[sag]

theres an 06 f4i for 7k on CL right now so id say like 11 haha

[Ghosty]

theres an 06 f4i for 7k on CL right now so id say like 11 haha
Hey, check post#49 above. ;)

Nice M4 3/4, decent price. Never heard M4 before, how do they sound? Normally I'm not big on black or CF, but these are pretty badass:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/M4-YA9734-3-4-DUAL-CARBON-CF-SO-EXHAUST-MUFFLERS-CAT-ELIM-YZF-R1-YZF-R1-07-08-/251005821749?hash=item3a711ce335&item=251005821749&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/$(KGrHqZ,!iYE82nY1NPgBPSnmiHtWw~~60_12.JPG