What year 900RR is the Best??
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What year 900RR is the Best??
I'm lookin at gettin one for stuntin, I really like the look of the 97 and newer but thats not that important. Ive havent done much research on what years are better than others, that's why Im asking for your help. So, what year and why?????? Thanks all, you guys :YEAH
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
pre '96 have different motors (more prone to blowing). the front end also sucks. however the frame is stronger.
96/97 have the newer motor, but the front end (rotors, etc) aren't as good.
98/99 have the newer motor and the best front end-same one gorka rolled 1000 feet on...
the front ends (forks, triples, rims, rotors) can be swapped on all years, but requires all those parts to swap.
get as new a year as possible.
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96/97 have the newer motor, but the front end (rotors, etc) aren't as good.
98/99 have the newer motor and the best front end-same one gorka rolled 1000 feet on...
the front ends (forks, triples, rims, rotors) can be swapped on all years, but requires all those parts to swap.
get as new a year as possible.
teach
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
Originally Posted by JOSE KUYO
1999 /2001 / 2002 CHOOSE ONE 
he's talking about the 900RR not the 929 which would be 2000 or 2001 the 2002 is a 954. My choice of them would be the 98-99 as all the parts are interchangeable.
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
There are a few different 900's for sale in my area and I like the look of the 98/99's a lot! I've heard good things about them and I'm planing on going out and test riding a few of them when the rain decides to take a break. Prices are ranging from $5000-6000 I just dont want to get a lemon. Anything I should look out for??????
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
96-up....dont matter what it looks like since itll probably get fed up while ur learning...and if u want better forks and brakes just do a straight swap with a 929 front end...bolts right up......steering lock just doesnt work
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
Another question guys/girls........ How's the power delivery on the 900?? I havent ridden one yet and I know that a lot of y'all rock em. In comparison to the 929 how far up the gears can you power em up?? I know that they arent Fuel Injected but I just wanted to know what kind of power were talkin about?? Thanks again all!!!!
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
Originally Posted by NorthWestRyder
There are a few different 900's for sale in my area and I like the look of the 98/99's a lot! I've heard good things about them and I'm planing on going out and test riding a few of them when the rain decides to take a break. Prices are ranging from $5000-6000 I just dont want to get a lemon. Anything I should look out for??????
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
If you can afford it, 954 is the way to go, It's an animal. Otherwise, the best 900RR is the one that runs smooth, doesn't slip out of gear when power shifting, and is the cheapest . " :YEAH Who gives a shiat what year it is, when it has fur on it?"
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
I found an all Red 96 with 20K on it for $3800. An old guy owned it and was a meticulous(SP?) owner and the bike is beautiful! What do you guys think???
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best?? 
Originally Posted by NorthWestRyder
I found an all Red 96 with 20K on it for $3800. An old guy owned it and was a meticulous(SP?) owner and the bike is beautiful! What do you guys think???
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
Originally Posted by twinisin
I think you are buying his grandson's pressure washed race bike with new bodywork. 20,000 miles, unless its an APRILIA or a year 2000 or newer sportbike, shiat ain't worth but $3000. If that's the case, go get a '98 ZX9R for $4k and wheelie your *** off
LOL that's funny *** ****! I dont want a Kawa thanks anywayz
! Another quick inquiry for Y'all????? How far up the gears will a stock 900RR power up a wheelie??? I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife!
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
Originally Posted by NorthWestRyder
LOL that's funny *** ****! I dont want a Kawa thanks anywayz ! Another quick inquiry for Y'all????? How far up the gears will a stock 900RR power up a wheelie???
! Another quick inquiry for Y'all????? How far up the gears will a stock 900RR power up a wheelie???I've done it in 3rd but no higher, your speed has to be up too that way it doesn't bog in 3rd.
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
Originally Posted by ryanaka99cents
I've done it in 3rd but no higher, your speed has to be up too that way it doesn't bog in 3rd.
How fast are you goin and are you having to bounce it real good?
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Re: What year 900RR is the Best??
Originally Posted by NorthWestRyder
How fast are you goin and are you having to bounce it real good?
normally I was just getting up to about 75-80 and then just let off the gas till it slowed down to about 60-65 and then just clutched it up, they made for good 130-140mph wheelies on the highway
