2009 Yamaha R1 Review Long Term - Top Likes and Dislikes

This 2009 Yamaha R1 Review is a follow up to my 3 month R1 review where I talk about the major complaints that I have and have heard, and also explain the things that I have done to the bike.
Also, if you enjoyed the video and want to help me out and are planning to buy something on Amazon, please use my Associate link below for that purchase. It won't cost you any extra and will help me out a bit. Thanks...La
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My Stuff:
2009 Yamaha R1
AGV-K3 Helmet
Drift Ghost S Helmet Cam w/the Drift wired mic
Alpinestar Perforated Jacket (red and white)
Sedici Rapido Boots (white leather)
Dainese MIG C2 Gloves
Premier Pro Editig software
Badass Gaming PC (Windows 10)
and of course Dees
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[@SeriesOfTunnels]

Damn. The jumpcut to that dude hitting that guard rail just made me cringe so hard. 😆

[@kevind8571]

Likewise that was too fast for me 😆😆😭😭

[@hasandelgado7237]

Yeah wth

[@Lebmourad9]

You think family guy is known for their cut scenes, meet this guy. Subbed

[@pangpangNC76UpOnOneR1]

By far one of the best reviews and run down on ecu flash 👍👍👍👍 and about the R7 id give up all my R1s for just one R7

[@hycrexxiaTP]

recently considering getting a 2013 R1. I just love that classic style man! Nice video bro, very detailed, helps me make my decision :)

[@IamLaR1]

They are a fantastic bike man. A lot of low end grunt and that sound... Man. Get the FT ECU set up and fine tune that throttle and u will feel like heaven is waiting for you out in your garage. Have a blessed day bro... La

[@greenjackal4362]

@3:33, oh-gawddamn! @9:38, hmm, let me sort this out Great vid, I truly enjoy listening to you share about your moto because I can see how much you enjoy it.Your R1 is food for your soul brother!

[@IamLaR1]

green jackal ...best one is the squid coming to a emergency stop.🤣

[@bikashgurung4584]

Bro just loved the way made this review...I have to say this is the one of the best review ever awesome bro

[@victora9544]

What a great review. It is a pleasure to listen to you. Cheers

[@IamLaR1]

Thank you for watching man. I crashed my bike and am in the process of fixing her (and me). Its been about three months, but hopefully I will start making videos again here in the next few weeks or so.

[@motogasm]

I bought R1 2009 and the cold startup scared me. Exactly what you said. It makes an cranky sound for 2/3 seconds. It sounds as if there is something wrong me with the engine. But now I'm glad I'm not the only one with this shit hahaha

[@IamLaR1]

Get yourself a manual cam chain tensioner my man...I think my two are from Ape. Install it per the manual and you will be golden.

[@Jeff-wl7zm]

Awesome editing! The cut away's are fucking awesome.

[@IamLaR1]

Thank you Bro...have a blessed one or two

[@rico1981]

Great review!!! You will be end up with your bag mashed up against the tank with that seat angle. I am constantly pushing myself back in the seat to keep the damn bike outta my nuts. I love my 09 R1.... but whoever designed that seat was a sadistic bastard!!!!!

[@IamLaR1]

Now that is some funny shit man. That seat almost seems like it was design by a scorned woman. I got a 2016 and the seat is flatter, hard as hell, but at least I don't feel like I am fighting it all the time.

[@faithbiker8262]

Great review. Funny clips. Take care

[@IamLaR1]

thank you. I appreciate it.

[@raider8]

nice review man

[@darkknight17]

I love this bike, if I could improve it the only thing I don't like is that it has very little engine braking and it coasts into corners when decelerating in first gear, and I have to use the brakes to hold the line. My previous R1 2008 model had perfect engine braking and I never had to touch the brakes. The gearing is also very tall in 1st gear, so I have slip the clutch a lot around residential streets and in carparks. I'm considering changing sprockets to - 1 front and getting a speedohealer.

[@IamLaR1]

You can add engine braking if you wanted by adjusting the cells in the off throttle area. That is a pretty easy fix, unless you have already removed all the fueling in those cells, effectively maxing her out engine braking wise.

[@fortisii7704]

love the little clips you added in lol

[@IamLaR1]

Thank you very much to commenting on the video. I hope at least one one of the clips made you laugh. I kinda like the baby clip (along with the bike clip). That little guy was wilding out to that noise.

[@randolphrubio4989]

thanks man. like your vlog. pls make more videos about r1.

[@clayton_1000rr]

3:30 I flinched so hard 🤣

[@questforknowledge750]

I had an apex sled that has the R1 motor in it. For a sled the motor was weak but wow run 22 lbs of boost threw it what a beast and reliable best sled I ever owned. Just bought a gsxs 1000 so will see how that goes.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@strokin_6.068]

Just found your channel and I have to say, LOVE it! Going to go and get a R1 in a couple of months. I’m new to riding street bikes but have rode bikes in the past. I’m with you on your previous video, I know I’m going to eventually get an R1 and don’t want to waste money on moving from a 600cc to a liter bike. Anyway, any recommendations for a new rider? You have yourself a new subscriber sir! Safe riding!!!

[@IamLaR1]

Russell Carnes ...over the past weekend I crashed again. So both my crashes have been because of one thing... "TARGET FIXATION"...the act of not looking thru the corner and instead starring at something along side of the road and that is where the bike goes and thus u crash. So how do u stop it. Well until now, I didn't think I would ever do it again, after my first crash. However, your body/mind reverts back to what it knows best under stress. Here is my best advise and I beg u listen. Almost all solo crashes in turns are because of Target fixation regardless of speed, in general, because the bike can take the turn...but we don't believe it can so we panic. So before you ever start riding, start preparing ur mind and ur eyes to look through every turn. Have a plan for every turn. When u r in a car, whether driving or not, when u are watching KZbin videos, begin training ur eyes and mind to look thru turns. I say have a plan because that is in fact what u have to do. For me, going forward, at every turn I now have a set routine and here it is....as I get close to the beginning of the turn I go on the breaks very, very lightly (Ken Hill says count to 5...1,2,3,4,5 as u gently apply the first 5% of breaking) to begin loading front wheel and to increase contact patch. Here is the most important part...the part that I have not been doing up unitl this mornings drive into work (Saturday was my crash). I self talk and tell myself to "look thru, look thru, look thru" and I keep saying that until I am safely thru the corner. U have to train your eyes to never look at the outside of the turn...it is the Crashers mistake. Please train your eyes to "look thru" on every single corner. Not doing this has cost me a broken neck and a very badly twisted ankle and twice a busted up bike. Also, be smart enough to ride at ur own pace. This weekend I tried to ride at my brother pace and it almost cost me my life. Train your eyes bro...it will save ur ass...La

[@captainjac6114]

Dont buy a 1k of the top.....buy a lower cc and learn to corner and ride good then move to a 1k, you will appreciate the bike more but either way enjoy

[@pauls3696]

Great vid I love my R1 :)

[@HEROBIKER]

my dream bike :) :)

[@IamLaR1]

Here is the deal my man...grind, work hard, save, plan, have a process, sacrifice some things that you have been spending money on (cloths, coffee, Videos games, nights out with you friends/girl) and get the exact bike that you want. Don't settle for anything less then the exact bike your want. WHY!! Because you will have proven to YOURSELF that when you set your mind on something your can achieve it, and believing in yourself and your own abilities to achieve is one of lives greatest rewards. Honestly, it is not about the bike (although the bike is a great reward). It is about accomplishment. Its about having a goal, a target, and achieving it and then moving on to the next achievement. Yassine...now go get yours....La

[@fewredaqwell9259]

that so so so inspired ma a lot thanks man appreciate that ❤️🤘

[@phillippavon2887]

I watched this video in depth. I just bought my dream bike about a month ago (2013 R1). Will you help me figure out what condition things are in. Overall what to look for. You seem very knowledgeable. Help please

[@IamLaR1]

I will do what I can.

[@vood00samurai]

That engine braking is good fro single track

[@IamLaR1]

There u go with those technical terms

[@nurglemonkie]

Nice review 🤘🏽 Loving my 14 r1, engine braking is not even half of what my 08 cbr was though. Sit at a light for 20 seconds and those thighs be spicy 😂

[@IamLaR1]

Nurg ...haha, yeah them long lights can burn some calories on the legs

[@davidstancu2963]

Do you regret it?

[@BernardAkem]

The Massive Engine breaking - boom!! hahahahahaahaha

[@MrStickyikky]

I switched from a gsxr k4 (stolen from my garage :() to the same bike 09 yzf r1 and I hands down it is a beast for the corners and track. Everything else makes me cry! Heat and more heat, starts like a bike sitting in storage for years, what's a power wheelie? and the list goes on. Current specs: Flashed ecu SBU, dano's clutchless shifter, cat delete, two bro's slip-on's, -2+2 vortex sprockets, K&N air filter, stainless steel braided brake cables on the front and back, fresh clutch pack and a Two bro's pro tuner. It just leaves me wanting more. My gsxr would power wheelie in 2&3rd gear and my R1you can damn near dump the clutch in 1st gear A mode at 7k rpm and it won't pull the front tire up. Not that it needs to but it is fun to bust a wheelie! nice videos btw

[@IamLaR1]

Shawn ...who named u (haha if u knew me u would get that joke). I wish I would have spoken to you before you had your bike flashed by someone other than yourself. It sounds like u are frustrated with the mid-range power. That is a function of the cylinder fuel maping and the Throttle by wire maps. If you had the FlashTune software you could adjust the settings in those maps and get the power earlier...as u see fit. R u a "R1 Forum" member? If not u should join ( it is free) and look up TADs FlashTune threat. He has no problems power wheeling as is the same for other that are using his flash. I am using my own off shoot of his flash and love it. It is a toned down version of his. If I roll my throttle pretty hard getting on the hwy my front wheel will come up...no clutch popping, just wrist roll. I am not a very good rider and that feeling is unnerving for me, so I don't do it on purpose. The power is there Bro I promise. Thank you for commenting. May all your rides be right side up.

[@MrStickyikky]

This sounds interesting, I am going to look into the maps and see if it helps! I can adjust my maps with the two bros but I cant adjust the ecu. I will buy a FlashTune if it gives me some low end power! The bike is a beast at 120mph + and pulls pretty hard through the 150-170 but at the moment its a pooch 1-60! Thanks for the info! as far as the Just Shawn........ I think my mama named me but she later changed my name to "Damn it boy" Ride safe!

[@IamLaR1]

Shawn ...so I am assuming you have a power commander? You might be able to get what your want thru that. If not, then the FlashTune software and Bikeside harness will be your ticket to the "now that's how she should feel..holyyyy shiiit".

[@MrStickyikky]

I have a Twobrothers Pro under the seat with the ability to play with the fuel tunings through my laptop and some mechanical fine tunes on the fly. I have tried the SBU tune and a few premade maps and all of them are okay on a track when I am keeping the bike super high on rpms but not much on the low. It will hit 0-6 in 2.5 seconds and never lift the wheel. Esentualy a good thing but I enjoy power wheelies! It use to hit 107mph in 1st gear at the red, I changed gearing and it is still just shy of 90 gps in 1st. The front shocks are hard and the rear set at hard and still nada! I am going to look into the flastune and see if it does more in terms of power and throttle position. If it gives me the power sooner I might be a happy camper! Thanks again for the info

[@IamLaR1]

It sound like FT is what you need. You can then set the "A' mode to be your quick power wheelie mode and have standard as your smoother throttle gradual power delivery. You can even have different images for race and street.

[@ch0p69]

The corny memes are super funny 😂😂

[@IamLaR1]

A Dirty Carrot ...haha. The abrupt stop one is comedy. Especially cuz that fool was in shorts and a t-shirt.

[@shoup15u27]

Too many memes man too many memes

[@ernesthogan8448]

My next bike R1

[@IamLaR1]

Bro...you will be happy, they are fabulous. I had to have the cross plane sound (2009 and later). I just got a 2016 and she is perfection. Good luck my man...have a blessed day.

[@rohithhnrohithhn9010]

mate u r going good nower days😊

[@IamLaR1]

Thank you for asking. I am doing good. My blood work currently shows that after my Radiation Iodine treatment that I have no (less than 1%) Thyroid protein activity (the tech term is Thyroglobulin). If I don't have thyroid activity then that means that I have no, or very very little, thyroid cells left in my body. No thyroid cells, no thyroid cancer. Hopefully the steps I am taking with my diet and exercise will keep me healthy. Again thanks and have an awesome day.

[@rubeusmagnus7634]

Geez, I've been offered a sick deal of an factory overrun R1 (brandnew with just a few miles) 2008 and 2014 edition, I still think these bikes are great and reliable inspite of all the issues. Maybe you can buy an inflatable seat support? It's a sportsbike otherwise we should have chosen to ride on a scooter and still have complains😁

[@IamLaR1]

I absolutely love both my R1's. Not sure I would trade my 2016 for any other bike right now... she's just awesome.

[@rubeusmagnus7634]

@@IamLaR1 I'm getting the '14 R1 Raven edition, 16 R1 onwards' front end reminds me of a carfish, it's faster but I'm not a track dude. Hey your bike will look cooler if you're gonna dressed it up with a carbon fiber lacqured fairings on aliexpress.com, lots of color.

[@IamLaR1]

@@rubeusmagnus7634 not a fan of CF. You will love the 14. Congrats.

[@rubeusmagnus7634]

@@IamLaR1 Thanx. I wish Yamaha and the other bike companies would just follow Karl Lee's future concept designs on Kardesigns, it's sometimes dissappointing coz I've seen his R1 Concepts for the 2016 onwards but Yamaha did it their way.

[@renhermawan2390]

if u gotta choose between fireblade 08-11 , r1 09-14 and rsv4 factory... which one will u take?

[@IamLaR1]

In all honesty, I know nothing about the Honda except it doesn't sound like an R1...period. That is the tipping point for me. The RAV4, I would never own because the repair and maintenance time is ridiculous. My brother had to wait almost two months for a new tank because his had a very slight leak from what looked like a missing bolt. It was under warranty, but I don't want that headache. Plus it is smaller that the R1, as far as seat space...R1 just has more room. Hope that helps.

[@nicholasperry2909]

hey man, good video. I found you from Moto amino, good to see a NorCal Rider trying to make it on KZbin. I'm looking to ride with others in the area hit me up on Moto amino if you're thinking of going for rides. usually on the weekends, but every once in awhile I'll ride during the week

[@IamLaR1]

My man...for sure. Send me an email via the email on my about page. I just met another Sac town rider name B. and we are going to go ride. I am good for group rides but they gotta be small and everyone hasta be cool cuz I am super couscous. It is the only way I can stay married, as my wife hates my bike. I can usually go in the weekend mornings for a couple hrs. so lets hook up. Thanks for visiting and I look forward to meeting you.

[@nicholasperry2909]

I am La oh yeah I'm married and I got 2 kids to provide for, I'm in the same boat, the wife hates the bike. not looking for big groups to ride with either, I just moved back to California from Germany. I was stationed there for about 4 years in the army, so I've been gone. I am just looking for some buddies who like to Cruze around our beautiful state and see some cool shit

[@IamLaR1]

Hey man...thank u so my for you dedicating some of your time here on earth to a bigger belief and to our country. I don't know how you feel about the military now that you are out, but there are a lot of people that still believe in the great ideals that this country was founded on. We may have not been perfect as a country but I think we are better than most. Look forward to meeting you and getting to know what makes you tic...La

[@nicholasperry2909]

I am La I'm trying to find an email for you, but I'm on the Moto amino app (now that I discovered it) so I'll just chat with you on there, when and if you wanna ride let me know

[@IamLaR1]

cool

[@erixlast6020]

Best winter superbike 😅

[@greenjackal4362]

You should upgrade to a '16+ :)

[@IamLaR1]

Done

[@smazeleu6421]

for the engine brake issue, will that change if you install a slipery clutch ?

[@IamLaR1]

No... The engine breaking is a result of fuel being cut off to the cylinders when u roll off throttle. If the clutch is not engaged the engine breaking is not felt. Once the clutch is reengage, the effect of engine breaking will be felt.

[@darkknight17]

Bro what's battery life like? I heard my friends say this model R1 drains the battery really quickly? How long does your battery last?

[@IamLaR1]

Battery life is not bad. Shortly after I got the bike in 2016 I had to replace the battery and have had the same battery in her ever since...so 2+ years. Hope that helps. I also haven't rode her very much cuz of my 2016, but I keep her on and off a tender.

[@darkknight17]

@@IamLaR1 that's helpful thanks for fast reply. What accessories do you have on your bike? E.g do you have a power commander, alarm, HID lights, etc or is the bike standard?

[@rb-mz6pr]

What mode do you ride around in?A,B,Std

[@IamLaR1]

... all my extensive adjustments have been done to my STD mode so that is what I ride in. Although both my A mode and B mode have also been adjusted, they don't have as much work as my standard mode, which really feels perfect. I don't ride her that much now because I have a 2016 R1 and am getting ready to she her the 09.

[@christopheroconnor3509]

ouch

[@ridelikebuu]

Yo what helmet is that

[@IamLaR1]

Old AGV k3. The new K3's are bigger and not as cool.

[@erixlast6020]

Flash it

[@samb8996]

Definitely could have done without the “dancing” in your intro.

[@IamLaR1]

What is great is u wont be back...that is a win/win.