R1 2001 8000 miles Carb model. best available.

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  1. steve750

    steve750 Active Member

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    Exactly 8500
     
  2. Repsol Rob

    Repsol Rob Elite Member

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    blimey...... looks a belter.....
     
  3. steve750

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    It really is mate. It's absolutely gleaming. No scratches dents or scuffs and literally 2 tiny stone chips on fairing. It's in better condition than a lot of new bikes today.
     
  4. blakely.wells

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    Had the 4xv and that carbed motor is a sweet one. Proper old fashioned grunt
     
  5. steve750

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    Yep, just seem really raw don't they.
    Forgot to add that the engine is totally stock too. No dynojet or filter etc.
     
  6. SimonT

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    Keep it....I wish I kept mine!!
     
  7. exuptoy

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    Here was mine. Awesome tool. Sold to buy an 01 Mille R. Your's is stunning. Good luck with the sale.

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  8. Wozza

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    Fantastic bike in great condition I would keep it , will become a classic soon. Wish I had the spare €€€€ I would buy ...good luck with the sale and if they turn up and don't look like a good owner don't let it go.....;)
     
  9. steve750

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    Cheers Wozza! Yeah, I'm very reluctant to let it go if I'm honest. I wanted my dad to have it but circumstances won't allow. Misses can't justify me having 2 bikes which is fair enough but it's become part of the family having had it for nearly a decade.
     
  10. Repsol Rob

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    My offer still stands. ...... Plus you can have what's left of my envy lift...... Lol
     
  11. steve750

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    Ha! Cheers Rob.
     
  12. steve750

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    Still has the bloody warning sticker on the rear shock.
     
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  13. blakely.wells

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    To this day I regret selling this..
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    Sorry for hijack :)
     
  14. steve750

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    Gorgeous mate.
     
  15. blakely.wells

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    Thanks :) had a 5pw in silver/grey too. But I prefered this model.
     
  16. steve750

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    £3500 lads. Can't go any lower I'm afraid. Forgot to mention that the tyres are new too.
     
  17. iang27

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    Love this bike, never ridden the carb model, what's it like in comparison to the newer models.
    I am not far off the price but have a budget.
     
  18. steve750

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    It's roar! Carbed big bhp bikes are a different feel of power. Just roar power is the only way to describe it.
     
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    Does it come with the 'Termi' can and the original and the clear flashers.

    Are the fork seals, oil etc ok with not being used much.
     
  20. steve750

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    Always on stands. Folk seals were replaced last year and oil is changed every year regardless of use. Bike is stock standard only.
     

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