My first ride on a 1000cc supersport......very bittersweet (Yamaha YZF R1 gurus please come inside) **fixed on P.2**

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April 21, 2017, 07:26 AM

stickman428

My first ride on a 1000cc supersport......very bittersweet (Yamaha YZF R1 gurus please come inside) **fixed on P.2**

I've been looking at HID LED headlights that are apparently "plug and play" but I'll probably just get xenon bulbs and not worry about finding a place to put the ballast for the HID LED lights. This R1 is loud enough that slightly brighter bulbs should be fine. You definitely hear this bike before you see it.

. What a glorious sound this Yamaha makes!

April 21, 2017, 07:41 AM

rainman64

The Xenon bulbs should make you very happy!

Can't wait for you to post a video!

April 21, 2017, 05:45 PM

stickman428

I hear ya rainman. I need to get a go pro soon. At the very least I'll post up a flyby vid of the R1 going down my street. Thanks to my two stroke dual sport and early morning idle speed adjustments my neighbors already hate me.

April 21, 2017, 06:46 PM

Bytes

quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
This is absolute madness. At that rate complete fairings would cost more than the bike.

I've always thought that if these parts were for a kid's toy the wouldn't sell for more than $25.

I'm currently riding a 2004 Super Hawk. Totally mint condition. It's never been dropped. Looking on Ebay I could part out the bike for 2 times what I bought it for. Fairing parts are at a big premium. Engines come in a close second. Suspension parts are 3rd. Too bad I have so much fun riding a bike that handles so well that is on par with this old man's reaction time.

April 21, 2017, 06:50 PM

Bytes

quote:
Originally posted by Bytes:
quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
This is absolute madness. At that rate complete fairings would cost more than the bike.

I've always thought that if these parts were for a kid's toy the wouldn't sell for more than $25.

These guys may be able to help you out? Link

I'm currently riding a 2004 Super Hawk. Totally mint condition. It's never been dropped. Looking on Ebay I could part out the bike for 2 times what I bought it for. Fairing parts are at a big premium. Engines come in a close second. Suspension parts are 3rd. Too bad I have so much fun riding a bike that handles so well that is on par with this old man's reaction time.