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Gschuette
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 07:50 pm: |
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2009 Yamaha R1 (white/red) Holy crap its fast! And smooth! I still have the 2006 XB12Ss but she needs motor mounts, broke a belt, and now the fuel pump. When Al said the motor mounts are on back order this R1 showed up and I couldn't pass on the deal. I'll keep the Buell but I don't think I am going to do my usual 10,000 miles a year on it this year. I'll try and post some pictures soon. See you at the dragon this weekend. |
Lemonchili_x1
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 08:08 pm: |
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Niiiiice Crossplane crank? I've been wanting to ride one of them for ages, they sound really nice with a not too loud exhaust. |
Froggy
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 08:15 pm: |
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I love the sound of the motor on those with that new crank. Great find! |
86129squids
| Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 12:02 am: |
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Sweet! When are you gonna be at the Gap? Look for me Thursday. I've not yet heard the new Crossplane motor... I miss my RZ350 and my FZ700. (Message edited by 86129squids on April 13, 2011) |
Ljm
| Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 01:35 am: |
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Rode one with the crossplane crank. It is a whole different thing. And crazy fast. Doesn't handle like the 1125r but WOW! It is crazy for power. I liked the sound of the two brothers on it too. LJM |
Gschuette
| Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 10:44 pm: |
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Personally I am of the opinion that it handles better than my Buell. Front end just feels solid with tons of feedback. I also think the broken motor mounts on the XB are transmitting too much engine vibes and not enough road feel. I'll have to get new ones and see if the handling feels better. The way the R1 lays down power is so confidence inspiring and yes it does sound good. Exhaust is still stock so it is a bit muted. The pearl white and red really pops! |
Lemonchili_x1
| Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 11:33 pm: |
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Sounds very cool, however...
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Gschuette
| Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 11:54 pm: |
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Yeah I don't have Internet at the house and posting pics from the phone is tedious. I'll get some up soon. |
Lemonchili_x1
| Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 12:09 am: |
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It would be cool to see it when you get a chance for pics, but enjoying riding it is more important than pics! |
Xl1200r
| Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 08:25 am: |
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I've not yet heard the new Crossplane motor... It sounds more like a Ducati than a Ducati. Seriously. Nice find. |
Gschuette
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2011 - 08:59 pm: |
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Where the he'll did the rider assistance network go? |
Lemonchili_x1
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2011 - 11:50 pm: |
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You mean BRAN? You need to be signed in to see it. |
Boney95
| Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 01:23 am: |
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Isn't the Crossplane R1's down on power? |