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I’ve been on the lookout for a good deal on a winter project for a while, even went to look at 4 or 5 bikes over the last few months. Facebook marketplace has been the only advertising source I’ve been watching.
I initially wanted an 04-07 cbr 1000rr repsol, but it seems most are rebuilt wrecks littered with Chinese replacement body kits. Anything that was decent, and priced reasonably, was sold within a few hours of listing it.
Last Friday evening, an 07 R1 popped up that looked super clean. I messaged the seller almost instantly, and went to look at the bike first thing the following morning. I came home with an almost perfect 07 R1 with only 5,800 miles on it. The guy handed me a box of receipts for aftermarket stuff he bought for it less than 6 months, the receipts totaled more than I paid for the bike.. lol
Full Akra titanium exhaust with carbon cans
Power commander/tuner
Swingarm extender (removing that)
New tires
Etc
My plans are to take the bodywork off, clean up everything and replace any missing fasteners, remove the swingarm extender, put it back to normal ride height, and ride it for a year or so before trying to resell it.