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  		   Posted 2/16/2004 9:43 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Neale Bayle took the 2004 Yamaha R1 through its paces on the track while Kevin Duke tested on the street and you get the privilege of reading their reports without the leaving the safety and comfort of your own chair!

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  		   Posted 2/16/2004 3:28 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
One subject I notice that is never discussed concerning the rockets of the Rising Sun (or other countries for that matter). The evil monster lurking right under the paint known as "Full Coverage Insurance".
The gist of this is, how does everyone here see this? An "if you have to ask you can't afford it" issue or does $1800 per year for a 46 yr old with a clean traffic record on something that is only used about 7 months out of a year seem as much of a rip-off as it does to me?
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  		   Posted 2/16/2004 8:05 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Try State Farm. I'm 52 and pay $306.00 - full coverage on a CBR929 (still ...)

Thanks for the write up on the R1. Cab't wait to see the comparison. That sound was well described.

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  		   Posted 2/17/2004 3:04 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
These liter-bike articles always have the same effect on me these days. This time, it was the stuff about the powerful radial brakes....

Real world reality check: even moderately crappy dual disk brakes like the brembos on my bike are plenty. How powerful do they need to be for street riding? In any street riding application, it is usually uncertainty about the traction available, or simply fear of endo-ing it, that limits "hauldownability". Do I need to be able to do it with one finger???

Articles like this used to get me excited. Now they just sort of make me laugh. Ayyone who thinks they need one of these for the street is not paying attention to what is actually happening when they are riding.

Good news is - even a new 600 is probably more than I need (120ish hp), and insurance would be less than I am paying now....

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  		   Posted 2/19/2004 3:01 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I want one.

I don't care if I do highside into Arizona. I still want one.

We were not be able to love anyone as I choose!

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  		   Posted 2/19/2004 10:41 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I'm 26 and my driving record is not exactly clean....I'm looking at about $650/year (yes....they know about everything on my record) through All Sate, check them out. Whatever you do don't waste your time with progressive they qouted me 10 times that ammount and i'm not exaggerating! My new R1 should be comming at the end of the month....I can't wait!
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  		   Posted 2/21/2004 5:37 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
The new 2004 bikes all look fantastic. I sold my 2002 R1 last year to buy the 2004 R1 but, now I can't wait for the opportunity to test ride the all four new bikes. When will you be doing group tests?
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  		   Posted 3/10/2004 7:00 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I just bought my new 04 R1, I have been waiting since October when I first saw it on the Yamaha site while I was in Iraq (4th Infantry).  All I can say is that it will put a grin on your face bigger than the Grand Canyon.  Just for general knowledge: I am 31 and do not have the cleanest driving record and my insurance through State Farm is only $306.00 semi annually.
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  		   Posted 3/11/2004 2:16 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Real World Reality Check YD? I seem to recall somebody on this board not so long ago saying something about getting a mad bike like this even though he knew it was crazy. Ring any bells?

I glad I don't live in Wanker's Corner
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  		   Posted 3/11/2004 10:22 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Seems like State Farm is cheapest on insurance. $306 a year for a '00 CBR9292 and $306 semi annually for a new R1 is still very good.

Congrats with that R1. That's the best looking SportBike on the market IMHO.

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  		   Posted 3/26/2004 11:36 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I only pay 34/month on a 1200cc sportbike usaa insurance
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  		   Posted 4/20/2004 11:26 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Yeah, I have USAA as well.  Only U.S. military (active, reserve, guard, Vets) and their families are eligible, however.  They are definitely the best around.
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  		   Posted 5/14/2004 11:21 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
My first ride on the 04 R1 is still not in sight... fellas!! help me out here
 
 
- From South Africa
- 24 years old
- Single
- Living in the USA for 11 months now (Ohio)
- Will be 25 in October
 
I need insurance for an 04 R1, where do you go???
 
 
 
I've some suggest State-Farm other Progressive?
Should I rather wait until next season, then I'll be 25 or what do you guys think, tell you the truth I really want to buy me that new R1!!, Im also considering doing the Honda Riders school does that make a difference?
 
 
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  		   Posted 8/1/2004 9:50 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
whats up everybody. I have been reading the reviews about the yamaha r1. It will be my first bike, i'v ridden before but not much. I know i'm crazy but hey thats what life is all about. Anyway i'm 27 years old 6'3 and 220 pounds. Would I fit on the new R1 and be comfortable?hop
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  		   Posted 8/1/2004 4:32 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Don't know if you fit. Do you buy shoes without trying them on?

Good luck and take utmost care! See the newbie section for good advice!

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  		   Posted 8/1/2004 10:21 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
YellowDuck said...
These liter-bike articles always have the same effect on me these days. This time, it was the stuff about the powerful radial brakes....

Real world reality check: even moderately crappy dual disk brakes like the brembos on my bike are plenty. How powerful do they need to be for street riding? In any street riding application, it is usually uncertainty about the traction available, or simply fear of endo-ing it, that limits "hauldownability". Do I need to be able to do it with one finger???

Articles like this used to get me excited. Now they just sort of make me laugh. Ayyone who thinks they need one of these for the street is not paying attention to what is actually happening when they are riding.

Good news is - even a new 600 is probably more than I need (120ish hp), and insurance would be less than I am paying now....
 
 
120 HP 600cc?  Where can I get one? All I can find is 100-107 hp models at the dealers in my town.
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  		   Posted 8/1/2004 10:23 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
neo361 said...
whats up everybody. I have been reading the reviews about the yamaha r1. It will be my first bike, i'v ridden before but not much. I know i'm crazy but hey thats what life is all about. Anyway i'm 27 years old 6'3 and 220 pounds. Would I fit on the new R1 and be comfortable?hop
After you crash it. Sell it to me as a race spare! Get an SV for your first bike and learn how to ride first.
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  		   Posted 8/1/2004 10:29 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
The R1 is the best bang for the buck in terms of a Italian style wanna be. Feels like a sport touring bike when you throw a leg on it and looks stunning. It gets my vote for the best looking japanese liter bike. Too bad it has I am a squid written all over it. I will take the Honda CBR1000rr. Ugly as sin and heavy as a pig. But handles better than the rest.
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  		   Posted 8/2/2004 11:07 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
mrrw60 said...
The R1 is the best bang for the buck in terms of a Italian style wanna be. Feels like a sport touring bike when you throw a leg on it and looks stunning. It gets my vote for the best looking japanese liter bike. Too bad it has I am a squid written all over it. I will take the Honda CBR1000rr. Ugly as sin and heavy as a pig. But handles better than the rest.
But Mr. mrrw60, the ugly as sin and heavy as a pig, wins races! There are obviously good hopes for ugly pigs. Hmmm, the R1, oh yeah, I recall marshalling at ROA this Spring, I had to help push that one out of the way.
Yes, it's beautiful and ranks as the best looking sportbike (I agree), but there are performance problems.
 
BTW seen the Euro Tricolor version of the "ugly pig"?

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  		   Posted 8/2/2004 12:34 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
You didn't see through my humor! And your correct the Honda is dominating. The CBR would be my choice for one of the new jap liters. Kawi too much power for a small frame bike. Which means sketchy handling and less forgiving. Suzuki proven performance and the bench mark for the others to follow. The Yami to me is style, and alot of bling bling hype nothing more. Honda is the shit in terms of out of the box race bike. And the weight to Power ratio is a positive factor when riding. More than enough power for street and track riding good weight distribution entering and exiting corners. I bet it rails like my RC51 . Then again I am a twin type of guy so.. My next ride for 2005 will be the Mille Factory.
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  		   Posted 8/2/2004 2:44 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
That R1 is so sick! I got a chance to ride it and personally I thought it was way better handling than the ZX-10R, which also has been recalled. Scary.
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  		   Posted 10/27/2004 3:26 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
What about the heat coming from the pipes. Anyone has a fix for that?
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  		   Posted 4/18/2005 10:52 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
riden on rear wheel only....seems to cool quickly
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  		   Posted 4/19/2005 11:28 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Brokenbike said...
One subject I notice that is never discussed concerning the rockets of the Rising Sun (or other countries for that matter). The evil monster lurking right under the paint known as "Full Coverage Insurance".
The gist of this is, how does everyone here see this? An "if you have to ask you can't afford it" issue or does $1800 per year for a 46 yr old with a clean traffic record on something that is only used about 7 months out of a year seem as much of a rip-off as it does to me?
time to look for a different ins. company.  that's wayyy too much for a 10k dollar bike.
look into the companies that charges by the value not the type.
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