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Just got back, unfortunately no photo's as yet. I have all day tomorrow so will definately get some put up.
The bike got delivered a 12 noon. At 12.15 I was still sat on the thing thinking 'oh my god, what have I done', what with it being the first bike & all.
Anyway, plucked up the courage, and set off. I'm amazed at how comfy & easy to ride it is. I have visions of being scared senseless every second, but its a piece of p!ss (touch wood).
Had to fill the thing up twice already today.
Looks wise, its georgeous..... no really, and the sound, jesus, I only revved it to around 8k & its just sensational.
I can't stop thinking at 32 years of age that I should have done this 10 years ago.
I know I don't have anything to compare it to, with it being the only bike i've ever riden, apart from a ER500, but the this thing seems to hit another level at around 6k which has you holding on for dear life. I cannot image what another 10k feels like.
Overall, I'm amazed.
The bike got delivered a 12 noon. At 12.15 I was still sat on the thing thinking 'oh my god, what have I done', what with it being the first bike & all.
Anyway, plucked up the courage, and set off. I'm amazed at how comfy & easy to ride it is. I have visions of being scared senseless every second, but its a piece of p!ss (touch wood).
Had to fill the thing up twice already today.
Looks wise, its georgeous..... no really, and the sound, jesus, I only revved it to around 8k & its just sensational.
I can't stop thinking at 32 years of age that I should have done this 10 years ago.
I know I don't have anything to compare it to, with it being the only bike i've ever riden, apart from a ER500, but the this thing seems to hit another level at around 6k which has you holding on for dear life. I cannot image what another 10k feels like.
Overall, I'm amazed.
hobo said:
Just got back, unfortunately no photo's as yet. I have all day tomorrow so will definately get some put up.
The bike got delivered a 12 noon. At 12.15 I was still sat on the thing thinking 'oh my god, what have I done', what with it being the first bike & all.
Anyway, plucked up the courage, and set off. I'm amazed at how comfy & easy to ride it is. I have visions of being scared senseless every second, but its a piece of p!ss (touch wood).
Had to fill the thing up twice already today.
Looks wise, its georgeous..... no really, and the sound, jesus, I only revved it to around 8k & its just sensational.
I can't stop thinking at 32 years of age that I should have done this 10 years ago.
I know I don't have anything to compare it to, with it being the only bike i've ever riden, apart from a ER500, but the this thing seems to hit another level at around 6k which has you holding on for dear life. I cannot image what another 10k feels like.
Overall, I'm amazed.
You'll sh1t yourself when it gets to about 12k
hobo said:
I can't stop thinking at 32 years of age that I should have done this 10 years ago....Overall, I'm amazed.
Picked up a CBR600F today, which is in a much lower league than the R6, but again a first bike at 35. Can someone please tell me why the DVLA didnt insist that I did this years ago, please?
hobo said:
Just got back, unfortunately no photo's as yet. I have all day tomorrow so will definately get some put up.
The bike got delivered a 12 noon. At 12.15 I was still sat on the thing thinking 'oh my god, what have I done', what with it being the first bike & all.
Anyway, plucked up the courage, and set off. I'm amazed at how comfy & easy to ride it is. I have visions of being scared senseless every second, but its a piece of p!ss (touch wood).
Had to fill the thing up twice already today.
Looks wise, its georgeous..... no really, and the sound, jesus, I only revved it to around 8k & its just sensational.
I can't stop thinking at 32 years of age that I should have done this 10 years ago.
I know I don't have anything to compare it to, with it being the only bike i've ever riden, apart from a ER500, but the this thing seems to hit another level at around 6k which has you holding on for dear life. I cannot image what another 10k feels like.
Overall, I'm amazed.
Oh god wait till you ride a 1000
Anyway don't worry about that as even a 1000 owner like me is looking to get on an R6 now. That is how good it is.
carrera2 said:
Just got back, unfortunately no photo's as yet. I have all day tomorrow so will definately get some put up.
The bike got delivered a 12 noon. At 12.15 I was still sat on the thing thinking 'oh my god, what have I done', what with it being the first bike & all.
Anyway, plucked up the courage, and set off. I'm amazed at how comfy & easy to ride it is. I have visions of being scared senseless every second, but its a piece of p!ss (touch wood).
Had to fill the thing up twice already today.
Looks wise, its georgeous..... no really, and the sound, jesus, I only revved it to around 8k & its just sensational.
I can't stop thinking at 32 years of age that I should have done this 10 years ago.
I know I don't have anything to compare it to, with it being the only bike i've ever riden, apart from a ER500, but the this thing seems to hit another level at around 6k which has you holding on for dear life. I cannot image what another 10k feels like.
Overall, I'm amazed.
You'll sh1t yourself when it gets to about 12k
Love readng these posts..... I often wished I'd tried this biking lark when I was 20...but then again, would I still be here today?!
As C2 says......the R6 doesn't even get started until around 12k....HONESTLY!!!
Unfortunately the bikes wrapped up today as had to be at work at 7, and it was still -3 outside (and very icy around where I live).
No photo's to show as a result. Sorry.
The weather now is brilliant again though. Cold but sunny. If I get time I might nip home at lunchtime to get it.
Can't wait to learn how to ride this thing properly. Roll on summer.
No photo's to show as a result. Sorry.
The weather now is brilliant again though. Cold but sunny. If I get time I might nip home at lunchtime to get it.
Can't wait to learn how to ride this thing properly. Roll on summer.
Don't take it easy running it in, thrash it right from the start. Just avoid snatchy loading of the engine. Be smooth with throttle and you should be good to take it up to 13000 minimum. Ignore the manual.
Check out:
www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Check out:
www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
veetwin said:
Don't take it easy running it in, thrash it right from the start. Just avoid snatchy loading of the engine. Be smooth with throttle and you should be good to take it up to 13000 minimum. Ignore the manual.
Check out:
www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I agree with this, I gave my 2005 R1 about 60 miles beofre it hit the red line, modern engines don't need to be wrapped up in cotton wool for 600 miles......they are built to be revved
With regard to you you needing breaking in as you say....why not think about doing a Ron Haslam Race school day or something similar or a track day and use the instructors to guide you, don't be afraid too ask questions they are there to help and they have also been in your situation at one point in time. You will be amazed at how much you learn and what a raod bike, especially one as focused as your R6 can do....
Be careful mate and safe riding and above all enjoy your new & first bike
>> Edited by Andy Oh on Thursday 2nd March 14:13
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