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z06boy · 07-01-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Looking at a '08 RR today. Same price, bone stock, 5000 miles.

That's an awesome bike as long as it's not one of the one's with the oil issues.

Good luck with your search.

the chi · 07-01-2010, 09:02 AM

Great bike. I babysat one for a few months and other than the crappy honda seat, she was everything one could hope for.

Dave · 07-01-2010, 09:12 AM

Get the 08!

DLIT · 07-01-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

That's an awesome bike as long as it's not one of the one's with the oil issues.

Good luck with your search.

Explain the oil issue.

defector · 07-01-2010, 10:53 AM

They burn more oil than BP.

DLIT · 07-01-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by defector

They burn more oil than BP.

Ouch. That real common, or are only certain ones affected?

the chi · 07-01-2010, 10:58 AM

AFAIK, only certain 08's had that issue and it was kinda random. The friend who had the 08 I got to play with was very concerned about it, but his didnt have the problem.

defector · 07-01-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Ouch. That real common, or are only certain ones affected?

Not really sure how common it is.
I know two people with them. One had a problem, the other didn't. I think he said Honda replaced the pistons on the burner.

z06boy · 07-02-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Explain the oil issue.

Sorry just saw this but it looks like you're going for the 08 R1 anyways.

If you do a google/Honda forums search I'm sure you'll see info on the 08 Honda's.

Don't get me wrong I love the 08 and later 1000RR but SEVERAL had oil burning/using issues with the 08's and I just wanted to make you aware if you hadn't heard anything about it. I'm not sure about the 09's and 10's.

DLIT · 07-02-2010, 10:34 AM

Went riding with some forum guys yesterday. One had a '08 RR. Said it burns about .4 of a quart every second full tank. That's horrible.

07-01-2010, 10:53 AM	#45
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07-02-2010, 10:34 AM	#50
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Went riding with some forum guys yesterday. One had a '08 RR. Said it burns about .4 of a quart every second full tank. That's horrible. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

07-01-2010, 09:12 AM	#43
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Get the 08!