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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Got my new R1

Well I picked up my new project on Friday for $8,000. I found a 93 Vintage Red R1 locally. It is totally stock with 49,200 actual miles. It still pulls pretty hard. I have to get it painted as my first step and then start the reliability/performance mods soon. I will post some pics as soon as the snow melts!
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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I can't beleive you picked up an r1 with 49k for $8000. I'm jealous.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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What a deal! I got mine for 9500 brand new in 2004 O way thats my Yamaha. haha
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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daym, thats a steal.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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i have a vintage red r1 with 41K on it, at $12,000 though
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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Wow, good find. I picked up my R1 back in dec of 1998 for $18,000 with 27k miles on it.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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I was happy with the deal, but don't get me wrong...it needs some love. The window tint is peeling and I am having that removed soon. I have to get a catback since the muffler has a huge hole in it. And the paint is pretty bad. I am looking to add about $2800 to the amount I paid for it with these three alone.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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thats nothing i've plunked over 3k in my R1 and recently the tranny took a dump,but if u love it you'll sacrifice yourself, I know I have and will continue to
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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It's a shame that you MUST get a catback... (Just messing with you )
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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thats an awesome deal! my BB fd has great factory paint but still not good enough for my liking. just lots of other stuff to do first
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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damn good deal, you know you want to sell me that din pocket
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Cym R1 48,600...$7500
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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anyone want to direct me to these Ph4t d3als!? a note on the cat-back: RB dual-tip is teh schweetest thing evar!
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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The RB duals is exactly what I want, anyone want to let theirs go?!!!!!
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