eyedee Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 I thought it was a bad joke when Yamaha hiked their bike prices this year (R6 from £7999 to £8999, R1 from £10999 to £12499 etc.) Then once you've shelled out for the bike I could hardly believe how much Yamaha charge for their aftermarket parts and accessories... £140 for a new screen (R1), £165 for a plastic rear seat cowl (R1 and R6), £55 for a pair of rear pillion peg covers (R6). I've found myself looking on eBay for parts but it seems its hard to find decent genuine kit. There are a couple of genuine seat cowls up for sale each month, and there's a set of rear pillion peg covers for good money, but on the whole it looks like there's no option than to buy aftermarket stuff (which varies dramatically in quality from my experience) or get shafted by Yamaha for overpriced kit. Still, at least the R6 is a blast to ride - kinda makes up for all the money spent!
barkwindjammer Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 Its maybe this fact that spawned the stripped down streetfighters-rats and nakeds ! feckin ludicrous
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