VIDEO: Yamaha R1 Off-roader

Crazy, theres no way he'll use all the power available off road
Posted: 15/04/2009 10:35

I think there might be a bit more to that than just 'sticking a set of knobblies on'

Posted: 15/04/2009 10:40

FJSRiDER. wrote (see)

I think there might be a bit more to that than just 'sticking a set of knobblies on'

yeah fjs your right he put a front mudguard and a number board on it as well

how cool is that though

Posted: 15/04/2009 10:51

Don't start him Tim
Posted: 15/04/2009 10:52

Gixxerlee. wrote (see)

Don't start him Tim

start him?????????

i am mearly agreeing with FJS on his astute and wisely percieved comment, regarding the technical changes to the R1 motocrosser

Posted: 15/04/2009 10:59

The suspension has most likely been changed too. Theres no way a sportbike suspension can cope with off road riding, as they don't have a lot of travel.
Posted: 15/04/2009 11:05

FatBoyTim wrote (see)

yeah fjs your right he put a front mudguard and a number board on it as well

how cool is that though

I think it is very cool. 

Probably a YZ400 would be a better choice off road - but not as much fun.

Posted: 15/04/2009 11:07

Insanity wrote (see)

The suspension has most likely been changed too. Theres no way a sportbike suspension can cope with off road riding, as they don't have a lot of travel.

From the look of it in the video I'd say its not coping. looks to be bouncing about a lot and going pretty slowly really.
Posted: 15/04/2009 13:09

FatBoyTim wrote (see)

FJSRiDER. wrote (see)

I think there might be a bit more to that than just 'sticking a set of knobblies on'

yeah fjs your right he put a front mudguard and a number board on it as well

how cool is that though

I WANT

Posted: 15/04/2009 13:20

Wow that's uber cool and given me a few ideas! This other Swedish version has an R 1 with spike studded tyres, pulling wheelies over a frozen lake. Those crazzie Swedes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI3PA4qT0_w&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visordown.com%2Fnews%2Farticle.asp%3Fsp%3D%26v%3D2%26uan%3D6753&feature=player_embedded

Posted: 15/04/2009 13:21

In my humble opinion, this exercise suffers from having no point.
Posted: 22/04/2009 12:48

Donteatpeople wrote (see)

Insanity wrote (see)

The suspension has most likely been changed too. Theres no way a sportbike suspension can cope with off road riding, as they don't have a lot of travel.

From the look of it in the video I'd say its not coping. looks to be bouncing about a lot and going pretty slowly really.

Yeah, I have to agree, the front is wobbling like a mofo at times and the rider is having to use his legs as extra suspension as the bike under him is having serious trouble coping.
Posted: 22/04/2009 12:56

Shock horror, its not as good as a Cr250. ........So fracking what. Looks like he is having more fun than posting messages about how the suspension isn't working correctly on an internet forum.

Posted: 23/04/2009 21:18

FJSRiDER. wrote (see)

FatBoyTim wrote (see)

yeah fjs your right he put a front mudguard and a number board on it as well

how cool is that though

I think it is very cool. 

Probably a YZ400 would be a better choice off road - but not as much fun.

yz 400 ? a bit dated eh ?
Posted: 23/04/2009 21:49

wavydave13 wrote (see)

yz 400 ? a bit dated eh ?

That is quite modern for me.
Posted: 23/04/2009 21:59

Window_Licker wrote (see)

Shock horror, its not as good as a Cr250. ........So fracking what. Looks like he is having more fun than posting messages about how the suspension isn't working correctly on an internet forum.

But not as much fun as he would be having if the suspension was working and he could open the throttle a little.
Posted: 24/04/2009 09:36