Bike #8: 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6
Bike #9: 2004 Yamaha R1
March 2004 - May 2007, (23,233 miles)

Bike #10: 2004 Honda CRF250X

So in March 2004 I finally replaced my 1998 VFR with the R1 that I've wanted since 1998.

Modifications:

  • Fender eliminator
  • One tooth down on the front sprocket
  • Speedo recalibrator
  • Watsen Design flush mount turn signals

Well it's now May 2007 and it's been a love/hate relationship with the R1. After breaking in the new R6 on the street I realized how much I wasn't enjoying riding the R1 as my street bike. So it was time to say goodbye. I am experiencing some "seller's remorse" though, I've never missed any of my old bikes - until now. It's still the most beautiful bike I've owned.

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Fender eliminator

My "blue" garage

Watsen Design flush mount LED turn signal

Watsen Design flush mount LED turn signal

Watsen Design flush mount LED turn signal

Turn signal conversion

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

2004 R1

R1 + Ventura Rack

R1 + Ventura Rack

R1 + Ventura Rack

Sold! May 17, 2007

Sold! May 17, 2007

Sold! May 17, 2007