wilchop Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hi All! Just joined as I have purchased a 2007 R1 with 1500km's on the clock...have not taken possession or signed for anything yet!!! The bike was bought from a parallel importer/dealer in Johannesburg, I have been warned that it could possibly be an engine restricted model...especially if it comes from California. The bike definitely comes from the States...but where exactly in the States who knows? I have been guaranteed from the dealer (large and reputable) that it is not a restricted model and not from California...but an angel on my shoulder is saying "are you sure?" Can anyone help me with what I should look for? I have heard stories about black motors and silver motors etc and that South Africa should have silver motors (which are full power motors?) Herewith the VIN No. JYARN20E07A004842, I have not been able to find out where the bike comes from, other than it is a Yamaha R1, produced in Asia, Japan to be more specific, but that doesn't help cause they all come from there! I don't want to make a huge mistake. Regards, Graeme aka Wilchop, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCardboardDave Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ask the dealer for a dyno print out for your records Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid drop Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I bought a parallel import once and struggled to sell it dealers wouldn't take in p/x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Parallel import ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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