2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 for Sale $40,000

[RidersDiscount]

Located at RidersDiscount.com headquarters in Holland, Michigan, interested parties should contact TJ at 866.931.6644 x 817.

Weight: 380lbs without fuel

Power: 182hp with Sunoco GTX 260

Asking $40,000

The 2009 RidersDiscount.com Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike is for sale! The bike was prepared by former Factory Yamaha mechanic and chassis builder Seamus Taaffe, who has built bikes for, and worked with, guys like Ben Bostrum, Anthony Gobert, Tom Montano, Steve Rapp, Doug Henry, Roger Lee Hayden and Jason DiSalvo, amongst others. Seamus was exceedingly picky about every aspect of the build, stripping the bike completely to its frame and carefully assembling it to the specification you see here. Weight was saved wherever possible, be it the inclusion of titanium fasteners, the drilling of mounting brackets, down to the removal of unnecessary wires on the YEC kit harness. We even sourced a pair of Marchesini kit forged magnesium wheels, the ones that don’t include the OEM front brake rotor adaptor hubs to cut weight – nothing unnecessary was spared! Where suitable brackets could not be found, we fabricated our own, heat-shielding was added on coolant hoses where they came close to the engine/bodywork and wheel changes were made easier, not only by beveling the brake pads, but also via an underslung captive Brembo rear brake caliper.

A significant amount of time went into researching components, most noticeable of which, is the reinforced headstock area on the frame. We noticed that the AMA Factory Yamahas, as well as the Sterilgarda WSBK Yamahas, had some extra plates welded onto their frames. As a result, over the winter of 2009/2010, we had the R1’s frame braced to the same specifications as the WSBK Yamahas by British-based FTR Moto – Fabrication Techniques Racing. In addition to having built the frame on Ben Spies’ championship-winning YZF-R1, FTR is heavily involved in providing frames and complete motorcycles to race-winning Moto2 teams as well. Öhlins was used all around with gas-charged fork cartridges and a TTX rear shock to provide, what Kurtis Roberts called, the best handling superbike he’s ever ridden.

The R1’s engine has been built and maintained by Carry Andrews of Hypercycle to AMA American SuperBike specifications. An MB motorsports kit radiator paired with Samco hoses cools the engine while it breathes through a BMC CRF filter and exhausts spent gases through Akrapovič’s latest Evolution 2 full-titanium exhaust system. Every rider has complimented the R1’s crossplane engine for its exceptionally smooth yet, arm-pulling power delivery off the corners. We took that and threw in a YEC catalog’s worth of kit parts including cams, valve springs, gaskets &etc. for even more arm-pulling power. Of course, maintaining such a beast was critical, so after every weekend, brake fluid and engine oil were replaced with Brembo HTC 64T and Motul 300V, respectively. The cooling system is filled using de-ionized water with Redline Water Wetter additive.

The entire chassis is wrapped in SharkSkinz “kit” bodywork with the Team RidersDiscount.com custom paint job by Andrew Swenson Design. This kit bodywork features reshaped intake snorkels, larger, unobstructed ram air tubes and a reshaped plenum situated in front of the entrance to the airbox for greater flow-thru capacity and, consequently, more engine power. A large-capacity Gmeiner Racing Parts hand made aluminum fuel tank with quick-release cap is used in place of the OEM item. Its aft portion is also part of the specially-shaped seat styled to Ben Bostrum’s preferences using a SharkSkinz seat pan.

The bike has passed AMA American SuperBike tech inspection and has every bolt drilled for safety wire as required by AMA and WERA rules. Almost no expense was spared for this bike; from the choice of engine builder to suspension components to the use of titanium fasteners throughout – we used the best equipment we could find.

A total $50,503.59 in top-shelf aftermarket parts alone, grace this Yamaha YZF-R1 for a total retail value of $62,893.59 before taxes and labor! In addition to that, countless hours of skilled assembly (100+), track testing and set up have gone into honing this motorcycle to be a true track weapon.

Located at RidersDiscount.com headquarters in Holland, Michigan, interested parties should contact TJ at 866.931.6644 x 817.

Weight: 380lbs without fuel

Power: 182hp with Sunoco GTX 260

Asking $40,000

Chassis

Probolt Titanium Fasteners $2,350.00

Gmeiner Racing Parts Superbike Fuel Tank $3,300.00

FTR-Moto Reinforced Frame with Removable Tuning Plates $2,500.00

Kit M10R Forged Magnesium Marchesini 17" x 6.0" Rear Wheel Opaque Black $2,059.00

Kit M10R Forged Magnesium Marchesini 17" x 3.5" Front Wheel Opaque Black $1,685.00

SharkSkinz Kit SuperBike Bodywork $1,500.00

Team RidersDiscount.com Custom Paint by Andrew Swenson $1,000.00

Attack Performance Adjustable Triple Clamps $920.00

SharkSkinz Kit Intake Plenum $400.00

Kit Forged Magnesium Marchesini Sprocket Carrier $351.00

SharkSkinz Kit Intake Tubes $200.00

Gmeiner Racing Parts Quick-Release Fuel Cap $200.00

SharkSkinz Kit Seat Pan $175.00

Pro-Bolt Titanium Axle Nuts $150.00

Zero Gravity Racing Windscreen $84.95

Motion Pro Fluid Overflow Bottles for Radiator and Fuel $61.90

Fuel Tank Foam $59.95

Graves Motorsports Paddock Stand Bobbins $19.99

Engine

Engine built to AMA American SuperBike Spec by Carry Andrew

MB Motorsports Kit Radiator $3,500.00

Akrapovič Evolution 2 Full Titanium Exhaust with Titanium Mufflers $2,947.95

STM Slipper Clutch $1,307.95

YEC Valve Spring Set $1,176.54

YEC Lower Velocity Stacks $971.02

YEC Intake Cam Shaft $894.17

YEC Exhaust Cam Shaft $894.17

Graves Motorsports Kit Upper Velocity Stacks $750.00

YEC Spark Plug Set $504.72

BMC CRF Carbon Fiber Racing Air Filter $309.00

Graves Motorsports Stator Case Cover $249.95

Samco Sport Silicone Hose Kit, Blue $207.95

Cox Racing Group Radiator Guard $160.00

Graves Motorsports Timing Case Cover $134.95

YEC Cylinder Head Gasket $103.55

YEC AIS Blockoff Plates $71.53

Motul 300V 10W40 Full Synthetic Oil $62.95

APE Cam Chain Tensioner $51.65

K & N Engineering Oil Filter $13.95

Suspension

Öhlins Gas Cartridges with Fork Cap Extenders $3,995.00

Öhlins TTX Rear Shock $1,474.95

YEC Kit Adjustable Rear Linkage w/ Spares $1,800.00

Öhlins Steering Damper $499.99

Brakes

Brembo 130mm Monobloc Brake Calipers $6,090.24

Brembo Kit Full-Floating Front Brake Rotors $1,800.00

Brembo Underslung Rear Brake Caliper $759.00

Brembo 19 x 18 Front Brake Master Cylinder $742.56

Brembo Z04 Front Brake Pads $418.00

Goodridge SuperBike Pro 1 into 2 Front Brake Lines $145.95

Galfer Wave Rear Brake Rotor $138.00

Spiegler Braided Stainless Steel Rear Brake Line $59.95

HRC Kit Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir $32.58

Woodcraft Rear Brake Pedal Return Spring $15.99

Electronics

YEC ECU $734.15

YEC Wire Harness $508.26

Dynojet Quick Shifter $276.47

YEC Cable Interface for Kit ECU $261.67

LiFePO2 Lightweight Battery $159.00

Controls

Vortex Adjustable Rearsets $418.95

Brembo RCS Folding Vented Clutch Lever $164.95

FastBikes USA Custom Steep-Angle Custom Clip-On Brackets $150.00

Renthal 280mm Handlebars $89.90

Renthal Soft Grips $12.95

Drivetrain

D.i.D ERV3 520 Chain $252.95

Renthal 44T Ultralight Rear Sprocket $79.95

Renthal 15T Ultralight Front Sprocket $35.95

Located at RidersDiscount.com headquarters in Holland, Michigan, interested parties should contact TJ at 866.931.6644 x 817.

Weight: 380lbs without fuel

Power: 182hp with Sunoco GTX 260

Asking $40,000

Everything detailed above will be included with the motorcycle.

[RidersDiscount]

Captive rear wheel brake caliper’s bracket can be seen near the front-edge of the Galfer rotor.

Brembo XA-series Monobloc brake calipers.

Marchesini M10R forged magnesium wheels have no OEM brake rotor adaptor hubs, reducing unsprung weight.

SharkSkinz kit intake tubes stay with the frame even when the upper fairing is no longer attached to the bike.

Vortex adjustable rearsets have folding toe pegs. Also note the HRC kit-style rear brake reservoir.

FTR-Moto Fabrication Techniques Racing reinforced the Yamaha’s frame in front of, behind and on top of the area immediately surrounding the steering head. Furthermore, two additional removable tuning plates are provided with the bike that may be mounted in front of the front engine mount struts to tune the frame’s stiffness.

Titanium fasteners replace the heavier OEM bolts. Custom radiator brackets were required to allow the installation and removal of the FTR-Moto frame brace kit.

Cox Racing Group’s radiator guard is used to protect the massive MB Motorsport kit radiator from damage and debris.

Coolant and fuel overflow catch cans are mounted to the drilled-for-lightness fairing stay.

This Yamaha has been fully drilled for safety wired to exceed WERA and AMA requirements.

Larger-capacity handmade Gmeiner Racing Parts Superbike Fuel Tank is an all-aluminum affair.

The quick-release fuel cap’s base is attached to the fuel tank via titanium fasteners.

Kurtis Roberts called this Yamaha YZF-R1 the best handling superbike he’s ever ridden.

[C-bus]

Lbts. Glws!

[Simplysix]

Bad ass, will you take a personal check?

Glws

[RidersDiscount]

Bad ass, will you take a personal check?

Glws

Sure, as long as you are from Nigeria.

[jester3681]

Would you take a partially completed Virago cafe project as an even trade? I have some spares I'll include.

[RidersDiscount]

Would you take a partially completed Virago cafe project as an even trade? I have some spares I'll include.

Sounds fair to me

[alienpi]

I just bought some lottery tickets, so this can be my trackday bike. Awesome ride, glws!

[RidersDiscount]

I just bought some lottery tickets, so this can be my trackday bike. Awesome ride, glws!

Perfect! Thanks!

[flounder]

40K and no Aim Display/Datalogger????

[gsxr07]

I dident think that over $40,000 in a motorcycle was even possible.....

[RidersDiscount]

40K and no Aim Display/Datalogger????

I thought the $22,893.59 discount was enough.

[Rctaylor]

I thought the $22,893.59 discount was enough.

Not counting tax and/or labor charges

I followed the build of this bike on the other forum.. what an awesome project.

[RidersDiscount]

Not counting tax and/or labor charges

I followed the build of this bike on the other forum.. what an awesome project.

Thanks, it was fun!

[flounder]

I thought the $22,893.59 discount was enough.

I like pretty flashing lights!

[RidersDiscount]

I like pretty flashing lights!

Glad you enjoy.

[Sniper_308]

i'm going to ask Santa, to put this on my Christmas list this year.

[NinjaDoc]

holy craaap , i thought it was a typo when i saw the title.

what are the chances u will find an individual to buy this? may be a racing team would gladly jump in... casper was looking for an OR bike

[tyler524]

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holy craaap , i thought it was a typo when i saw the title.

what are the chances u will find an individual to buy this? may be a racing team would gladly jump in... casper was looking for an OR bike

They could always put on eBay so you could bid it up there

[natedogg624]

yea but then he would just ask how to retract it...

[ohdaho]

This bike makes me touch myself every time I see this thread.

[natedogg624]

How do you think I feel walking by it everyday...?

[RidersDiscount]

How do you think I feel walking by it everyday...?

Let's not forget that I have to deal with him too. The price is a fair starting point, the countless amount of hours that went in to this bike is not included in the price of what we have into it. For example, one Technician at $50/hour X 160 hours. That is $8000.00 for what we would be a discounted rate for a Factory Technician.