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Owner's Name:Michael Kruth
Year/Make/Model: 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1
Engine Modifications: The original motor has been swapped out for a newer, fuel-injected 2003 R1 motor, and a MIG high-mount exhaust and a few other simple bolt-ons were also added, including: Graves slide-stop kit, Graves Velocity Stacks, Power Commander PC-III and a modified airbox.
Chassis Modifications:C&S Customs 250 wide-tire jackshaft swingarm, C&S rigid strut.
Other Modifications:RC Components "Predator" Wheels, paint and graphics by Randy Leonard of Quarter Mile Graphics in Mocksville, North Carolina.
Special Thanks To: Many thanks go out to C&S Custom for the swingarm and many chrome and polished parts. Also, thanks to Mark at Turbo Tune in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the perfect Power Commander map.


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