NJFZ1
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I think it's a decent deal for $6k. Is it going to be strictly a track bike for you?
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CBR1000R or R1?
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Krispy1
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Wasn't 07 the year the hondas burned oil?
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FZ1yb
Wizard
Well I've hear 08, but could be 07 too. I know the engine was changed from 08 and up...
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FZ1yb
Wizard
I'm not 100% on that. It's what I'd prefer (to keep the FZ1 and have this for track only), but not sure. I know he has 2 sets of wheels for this bike that he uses. For track and for street.
NJFZ1
Moderator
Well I guess you know the owner and the bike and if it was repaired correctly from the previous accident then go for it...you don't want to buy a new bike to go race it on the track where it could potentially be totaled and not covered by insurance.
oregonarcher1
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Yamaha
Ride before you buy. That should help make up your mind. I'm a die hard Yamaha fan though.
Ride before you buy. That should help make up your mind. I'm a die hard Yamaha fan though.
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FZ1yb
Wizard
You know, I've only talked to 1 person so far who favors the R1. And that guy has a tattoo of Yamaha on his arm! Seriously.
CrazyBiker
Wizard
The crossplane thing seems turned out to be a big bag of baloney. Overweight turd. Only good thing about that is the feedback while leaned over and the sound. Otherwise CBR is a no brainer. Hell, you can take it sport touring too as it is more comfortable and gives much more mpgs than the R1.
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FZ1yb
Wizard
That's what he kept on about.......the crossplane engine, etc.
NJFZ1
Moderator
Crossplane engine sounds good (to me at least) and does offer some traction advantage in the way it puts the power down. Thing is I doubt most riders could even take full advantage of it. Plus R1 is overweight and down on power when compared to the rest of the current liter bikes.
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FZ1yb
Wizard
Well, I hope I can be forgiven. 
I have sold the FZ1! It looks like I will go and pick up a 2012 CBR tomorrow! 
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I have sold the FZ1! It looks like I will go and pick up a 2012 CBR tomorrow! :
CrazyBiker
Wizard
Congrats! How much did you sell it for, given that it was highly modded?
Hail
Moderator
Well, I hope I can be forgiven.
Can't wait to see the new bike! I love Hondas!
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FZ1yb
Wizard
I found a deal just too good to pass up. I hope to still ride with you folks though, and lurk around here still. 
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FZ1yb
Wizard
I got what I needed to buy the new bike. I had wanted to keep both, but didn't want to finance anything. So, only get to keep the new one......
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FZ1yb
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Yep! It will be the white HRC 20th anniversary model. Gonna walk in and take it!!
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
Congrats Frank! The CBR is a mean looking bike. Make sure to post up some pics when you get her home, and remember, you don't have to high-tail it out of here just because your sporting a Honda!
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FZ1yb
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Thanks Billy. Will do.
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FZ1yb
Wizard
It will look something like this :tup: .
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Krispy1
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One of my very good friends has the same bike. You will love it!