Ooops just bought an R1 too!

[alfa daley]

Following my thread bitching about the the new R6 and my inability to make a decision on what bike to purchase to replace my trusty Hornet, I've taken the plunge an found an 03 R1. (yes, yes I know I said I wanted flat bars)

I really wasn't sure about this whole sports bike lark but now I see what I've been missing. It handles so well, corners can be taken way faster and as for the straights, it's like engaging warp drive and putting all other traffic on 'pause' whilst you do your best to keep the front wheel down and not put it in a hedge . Anyway enough of the road test cliches In short, I love it.

P.S. I was going to do Santa Pod RWYB on Sunday but my bed was just too cosy. Does anyone have any tips on launching? So far the best seems to be short shifting in first and then going for it. Will starting in second gear and slipping clutch be better or is that going to knacker things?

[rsv gone!]

Good work! We'll soon have to rename this the R1 forum.....

[Chilli]

rsv gone! said:

Good work! We'll soon have to rename this the R1 forum.....

It's amazing eh? As soon as I poo-poo the idea, everyone gets one....Now they're just common!!

[Mad Dave]

Congrats! That's the same model as I have; fantastic bike

re Launching - I tend to launch in 1st, whilst trailing the rear brake a little in an attempt to keep the front down - but then I quite like taking off with the front wheel gently lifting hehe

[RemaL]

Well I got the same idea about sports bikes (not ridden anything apart from a sit up and beg bike) so got to get around to taking a test ride on a few including a gix 750 in the next month to see what I like when I get a new bike next march

[y2blade]

nice one have a great day at the strip...dont forget to let your rear tire down a bit for the drap strip

[sammy_bibs]

Well I'm eyeing up R6's at the moment to replace my binned bike, seem's about 3K mark for resonable bike, well from what i see, was tempted on gsxr750 but i think i like the R6 more :P R1 bit to much for a 2nd bike me thinks, I would only end up as a statistic

[Mad Dave]

sammy_bibs said:

Well I'm eyeing up R6's at the moment to replace my binned bike, seem's about 3K mark for resonable bike, well from what i see, was tempted on gsxr750 but i think i like the R6 more :P R1 bit to much for a 2nd bike me thinks, I would only end up as a statistic

You're most likely right- but remember, it's very easy to crash any bike, and the new R6 is actually pretty quick.

[SS HSV]

alfa daley said:

it's like engaging warp drive and putting all other traffic on 'pause'

Best descriptive biking quote of the year I'm sure.

Good luck with your new toy but do respect it as I am sure you will