Paperweight R1

PAPERWEIGHT R1

We know the drill: Yamaha's wild-and-wooly YZF-R1 has your eye, and you'll do almost anything to swing ownership. But the folks at the local lending institution aren't so keen on the idea. No dough, they say. Oh well, there's always origami-or papercraft. For the low-down, go to Yamaha's website, www.yamaha-

motor.co.jp/eng/papercraft. There, you can download the parts list and assembly instructions needed to fashion a surprisingly life-like R1 (or V-Max, XJR1300 or V-Star 1100 Classic). And with the new accessory kit, you can create an actual garage environment complete with tool chest and spare rubber. Almost makes up for those missed track days, eh? -Matthew Miles