Is there a forum for a Yamaha R1?
Yamaha R1 Forum: YZF-R1 Forums Since 2001 R1-Forum is a Yamaha R1 motorcycle enthusiasts community dedicated to Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 sportbike. Discuss performance, customization, specs, reviews and more!
Is the Yamaha R1 5PW a good bike?
These R1 5PW has usable power and you can push through the corners lot better with a BIG Grin. Personally R1 5PW looks are gorgeous and feels nice to ride. Don’t take my word for it….just get a test ride in a sorted 5PW and you would love it.
How tall is the seat height on a Yamaha R1?
Even today the original Yamaha YZF-R1 is a sports tool to be reckoned with At a glance Read more about the YAMAHA MT range. 998cc – 150 bhp 38 mpg – 150 miles range Insurance group: 16 of 17 Medium seat height (815mm) Used: £3,000 to £11,000 See all YAMAHA R1s for sale
What kind of oil does a Yamaha R1 use?
General wear tear engine don’t worry the R1 uses oil 150ml for a few hundred mile or so. Aluminium swing arm so will not corrode. Overall the bike is built to budget and the gearbox is the place to spend time looking at everything else is pretty good.
Is the EML light on on a Yamaha R1?
R1 2006 eml light on? The motorcycle is unstable in turns any help… 2015 R1M “Rebooting” – Battery Issue? Aftermarket shift light? Old member with a new ride!
Why is my neutral light not working on my bike?
Clutch switches, kickstand switches and the neutral light can all break to cause this type of problem. Try starting with the kickstand up, clutch in, and bike in neutral to see if the motor spins. If not, these switches can normally be bypassed with a paperclip pressed into both ends of the connector one at a time, MacGyver-style.
Can a bad battery cause a motorcycle to run poorly?
In both cases, something in the charging system needs to be fixed. It’s possible for your motorcycle to start and run with a bad battery, but that can create even more problems like causing the bike to run poorly and miss.
Is the 2004 Yamaha R1 a good bike?
The 2004 Yamaha R1 has lush paintwork, beautiful alloy cycle parts and is very well put together. Apart from the odd clutch niggle (it has a tall first gear) the Yamaha R1 has an excellent reputation for long life and can do seriously high miles, not that many owners care to rack them up.
What’s the power to weight ratio of a Yamaha R1?
The 2004 R1 was the first motorcycle to claim a 1:1 power to weight ratio. By tilting the cylinders forwards 40°, Yamaha also found room to run a new frame over the top of the motor, creating a straight line from the headstock to the swingarm pivot point for a 200% increase in rigidity.
What kind of clutch does a Yamaha R1 have?
The Yamaha R1 SP version has a slipper clutch and another 3bhp if you really, really need it. The 2004 Yamaha R1 has lush paintwork, beautiful alloy cycle parts and is very well put together.
What’s the top speed of a Yamaha YZF R1?
Motorcycle Consumer News tests of the 2004 model year YZF-R1S yielded a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 3.04 seconds and 0 to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) of 5.42 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 9.90 seconds at 144.98 mph (233.32 km/h), and a top speed of 179 mph (288 km/h).
The 2004 Yamaha R1 has lush paintwork, beautiful alloy cycle parts and is very well put together. Apart from the odd clutch niggle (it has a tall first gear) the Yamaha R1 has an excellent reputation for long life and can do seriously high miles, not that many owners care to rack them up.
When did the Yamaha R1 come to the UK?
Nick Sanders has been around the world on a Yamaha R1, dodging cattle chicanes and all sorts, so it can handle anything you throw at it. The Yamaha R1 was the UK’s top seller in 2004, but in 2005 the Suzuki GSX-R1000 arrived and things have been tougher for the Yamaha R1 since.
The 2004 R1 was the first motorcycle to claim a 1:1 power to weight ratio. By tilting the cylinders forwards 40°, Yamaha also found room to run a new frame over the top of the motor, creating a straight line from the headstock to the swingarm pivot point for a 200% increase in rigidity.