I had an 2009 R6 with 25k miles on it. I did sell because I was ready to upgrade. I was the only owner and the bike ran like a champ. I agree with you. 27k miles on your R1 is just getting started. Nice machine btw.
dont pay no mind man, id much rather buy a buy with 30k miles and well maintained than a bike with 7k and treated like garbage mileage really has nothing to do with it at those numbers lol... nice bike man
Yeah the assumption is that it's been free revved to the moon numerous times and ridden hella hard and aggressive, I don't think that is high by my standards and with proper maintenance they will go to 80k unfortunately people crash them before that so we never see 80k guages
My 2005 5 valve genesis motor has 38k flawless miles. never get rid of her. no pussycat aides.. and still just as much power to weight as newer bikes. Mines not stock though 😏
LOL People are just plain stupid. Yamaha specifies the FIRST time you need to check the valve clearance is... 24,000 miles. I bought mine brand new, and almost 15 years later I'm still on the original engine, even though I have a spare one sitting on a stand- the OG just keeps running perfectly. Look at my videos. I ride it the way it was made to be ridden. I've used motul 300V since day one, and when I change the clutch, or open the valve cover, the internals are spotless. Quality bike, Yamaha builds them right.
People are obsessed with mileage... wheather it be bikes or cars they're both the same thing.. an internal combustion engine, you change the oil and filter on a regular basis... dosen't matter what mileage is on it... it'll run till something mechanical actually fails as nothing lasts forever. All my cars have over 120,000 miles on them.. a B7 RS4, E60 M5 and a Golf mk4 diesel.
The only reason thats considered high mileage is because most bikes dont get more than that because they end up wrapped around a tree. Its why harleys can do as many miles as a car and yet you never find high mileage sport bikes. They crash before anyone has a chance to put some decent miles on them.
My 2008 Yamaha R1 had 50,000 miles on her and she ran damn good. I had her from new and changed oil every six months. Bike was so fast never touched 6th gear. She spent most of her time in 2nd gear in the city with the occasional 3rd and 4th when hitting the motorway.
That mileage is not an issue. These bikes can do 100k easy, as long as it isn’t ran in red line a lot. Main thing that is most important besides regular oil changes, make sure you keep the air filter CLEAN! I run Mobile 1 4T Racing Synthetic oil in mine. Also have K&N air filters . I like to have two, one fresh one ready to go if I don’t have time to clean and oil it at that moment. Lower mileage, older bikes are not always a good thing. Depends on how and what kind of environment it’s stored in. Outside in rain and high humidity can lead to electrical connection issues, etc. K&N filters are high flow type, that’s why oiling them is required to keep dust out of your engine.
There is a difference between road miles and race miles. So 27k race miles is indead high where as well maintained road miles it’s low. Just for people looking to buy a higher mileage bike to consider
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I had an 2009 R6 with 25k miles on it. I did sell because I was ready to upgrade. I was the only owner and the bike ran like a champ. I agree with you. 27k miles on your R1 is just getting started. Nice machine btw.
I bought my 05 with 17k at 28k now runs like a dream love it
dont pay no mind man, id much rather buy a buy with 30k miles and well maintained than a bike with 7k and treated like garbage mileage really has nothing to do with it at those numbers lol... nice bike man
Yeah the assumption is that it's been free revved to the moon numerous times and ridden hella hard and aggressive, I don't think that is high by my standards and with proper maintenance they will go to 80k unfortunately people crash them before that so we never see 80k guages
My 2005 5 valve genesis motor has 38k flawless miles. never get rid of her. no pussycat aides.. and still just as much power to weight as newer bikes. Mines not stock though 😏
its made in japan and its not a v4 where you get vales check ever 7,500 miles to the tune 1,500 $...its a r-1 just broke in at 27k
LOL People are just plain stupid. Yamaha specifies the FIRST time you need to check the valve clearance is... 24,000 miles. I bought mine brand new, and almost 15 years later I'm still on the original engine, even though I have a spare one sitting on a stand- the OG just keeps running perfectly. Look at my videos. I ride it the way it was made to be ridden. I've used motul 300V since day one, and when I change the clutch, or open the valve cover, the internals are spotless. Quality bike, Yamaha builds them right.
Sjaak Lucassen took his R1 around the world to do 155,000 miles in 5 years.
People are obsessed with mileage... wheather it be bikes or cars they're both the same thing.. an internal combustion engine, you change the oil and filter on a regular basis... dosen't matter what mileage is on it... it'll run till something mechanical actually fails as nothing lasts forever. All my cars have over 120,000 miles on them.. a B7 RS4, E60 M5 and a Golf mk4 diesel.
The only reason thats considered high mileage is because most bikes dont get more than that because they end up wrapped around a tree. Its why harleys can do as many miles as a car and yet you never find high mileage sport bikes. They crash before anyone has a chance to put some decent miles on them.
My 2008 Yamaha R1 had 50,000 miles on her and she ran damn good. I had her from new and changed oil every six months. Bike was so fast never touched 6th gear. She spent most of her time in 2nd gear in the city with the occasional 3rd and 4th when hitting the motorway.
My 2007 has 78,426 miles and rising everyday? Yes, it’s taken care of!
That mileage is not an issue. These bikes can do 100k easy, as long as it isn’t ran in red line a lot. Main thing that is most important besides regular oil changes, make sure you keep the air filter CLEAN! I run Mobile 1 4T Racing Synthetic oil in mine. Also have K&N air filters . I like to have two, one fresh one ready to go if I don’t have time to clean and oil it at that moment. Lower mileage, older bikes are not always a good thing. Depends on how and what kind of environment it’s stored in. Outside in rain and high humidity can lead to electrical connection issues, etc. K&N filters are high flow type, that’s why oiling them is required to keep dust out of your engine.
My CBR600RR had 71000 and it ran like a dream
Would love to know how’s the bike doing now and how many miles she sitting on!! Lol
I have my 2001 r1 and still run like a champ its not about the yeat its about how you maintain it...
There is a difference between road miles and race miles. So 27k race miles is indead high where as well maintained road miles it’s low. Just for people looking to buy a higher mileage bike to consider
8 years ago now how many miles on it
I love the look of The 07 n 08s.I have 03 Hyabusa with 85K miles.A few little expected things wrong.But it sounds and rides like its brand
Well said brother. I have a 08 R1 with about 32000 miles on it and it glides like a dream!