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who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/28/2006 2:23:12 PM

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just curious who here has had a 1000 as their first bike? let me know your experiences

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/28/2006 2:33:43 PM

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I bought the 1krr on memorial weekend. Its a fun bike and definately fast but it does require alot of attention especialy from a new rider like my self. Before buying the bike i had rode an r6 and thought it was ok but im really glad i bought the 1krr. The first day i had it i scared the crap outa myself on it and ive been takin it easy ever since and ridin it almost everyday (the only days i couldnt were when the damn trop storm came through...f#$kin florida weather sucks sometimes!). If ur lookin to buy one as your first bike i suggest takin it real easy on the wrist cause the front tire likes to come up and just cause u have a 1krr doesnt mean u have to be like every other jackass on the road that has a bike and swerve through traffic. Ease your way into it. Dont worry it doesnt take that long to feel comfortable on it.

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/28/2006 2:46:21 PM

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Just bought one, but it hasn't been delivered yet. I am expecting it this weekend. I started a thread "I DID IT!!!" to get everyone's feedback about a CBR1000 as a first bike. Overall, my experience is that most will say don't do it, but the ultimate decisions and responsibility is yours. I will let you know how I've done when I get a few days experience.

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/28/2006 4:05:12 PM

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bought mine back in august last year and just flipped 14k on the odo an dall i can say is DAMN!!!!!!!!! i still dont even know 40% of this bike and i still love it haha

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/28/2006 6:14:59 PM

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kinda sorta; i haven't owned a bike in more than 14 years, but rode extensively when i was younger...bought my 1krr in may and haven't looked back nor do i have one regret...bike requires so respect, but then again so do any other bike....

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/28/2006 11:38:41 PM

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i had a tl1000 , as my first bike, and dropped it cause im short but the power wasnt to much then i bought my cbr 1000 1 yr later

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/29/2006 12:09:22 PM

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I pick mine up tonight. im pumped. yeah its my first bike, i have ridden them but not often

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/29/2006 9:35:28 PM

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i got mine in april. bought it off of a friend and he had to ride to my house because i had no idea how to ride. went down once but i would have gone down on a 600 also just being stupid and missed a turn. i was asking this same question on another forum and they told me i was going to die and stuff like that. my opinion is that a bike is as fast as you ride it.

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 6/30/2006 3:19:33 PM

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i agree. i just got mine!! i have ridden motorcycles before, but not a lot and not a sportbike. i havent ridden on it yet but there are a lot of people that say i'm gonna kill myself. idk though but there are also a lot of people that say it can be done, just be very cautious.

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 7/1/2006 10:41:55 AM

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i'm pretty comfortable on it now in fact i can't ride a 600 because there is no low end

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 7/1/2006 2:24:05 PM

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i rode on it today and it is amazing

. so fast and i am barely on it. it will be a long time before i can open that thing up

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 7/1/2006 2:29:44 PM

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thats just a quick picture, kinda sucks. waiting for the pictures my girlfriend took with her nice camera when i got it home, then i'll post those up

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 7/2/2006 6:10:40 AM

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'05 1000RR is my first bike. My only previous experience was a weekend on 250s at the MSF Basic RiderCourse. I had every intention of buying the 600RR after comparing it to the ZX-6R, R6, and GSXR-600&750. I asked to try the 1k just so I could purchase the 600 without any lingering doubts. I fully intended to be terrified by the bike, but in fact the exact opposite was true. I found the extra low-end torque and overall lower operating revs made me feel far more comfortable than on the 600 (perhaps the electronic steering damper played a role as well, but I don't have the experience to say). Beyond that I loved the deeper sound, the titanium paint scheme unique to the '05 1k, the hydraulic clutch, and the adjustable clutch and brake levers.

Roughly 2000 miles into it, and absolutely no regrets whatsoever!

One thing is for sure; the bike far, far exceeds my limits as a rider. If I was much younger than 28, was significantly lighter than 200lbs, or was more of a thrill seeker I'd probably consider myself having made a mistake. I've been driving a 400+bhp car within my limits and incident free for over 5 years now. Without that experience I'm not sure I'd be so strictly riding comfortably within my limits, which otherwise would again have me considering the 1k a big mistake. I've read various comments that you learn faster and/or "better" if your limits exceed the bike's, but I'm just in this for personal, amateur fun. I'm loving every careful minute of growing into the 1k, and I enjoy that the end is nowhere in sight.

~Ian

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 7/2/2006 1:07:50 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ibrandt

'05 1000RR is my first bike. My only previous experience was a weekend on 250s at the MSF Basic RiderCourse. I had every intention of buying the 600RR after comparing it to the ZX-6R, R6, and GSXR-600&750. I asked to try the 1k just so I could purchase the 600 without any lingering doubts. I fully intended to be terrified by the bike, but in fact the exact opposite was true. I found the extra low-end torque and overall lower operating revs made me feel far more comfortable than on the 600 (perhaps the electronic steering damper played a role as well, but I don't have the experience to say). Beyond that I loved the deeper sound, the titanium paint scheme unique to the '05 1k, the hydraulic clutch, and the adjustable clutch and brake levers.

Roughly 2000 miles into it, and absolutely no regrets whatsoever!

One thing is for sure; the bike far, far exceeds my limits as a rider. If I was much younger than 28, was significantly lighter than 200lbs, or was more of a thrill seeker I'd probably consider myself having made a mistake. I've been driving a 400+bhp car within my limits and incident free for over 5 years now. Without that experience I'm not sure I'd be so strictly riding comfortably within my limits, which otherwise would again have me considering the 1k a big mistake. I've read various comments that you learn faster and/or "better" if your limits exceed the bike's, but I'm just in this for personal, amateur fun. I'm loving every careful minute of growing into the 1k, and I enjoy that the end is nowhere in sight.

~Ian

thats cool, what kind of car you got? haha

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RE: who here has had a 1000 ad their first bike? - 7/2/2006 3:50:59 PM

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Well I'm in my 40's and this is the fisrt bike I have ever owned, I've rode a friends suzuki (gixxer) and anothers honda 900 fireblade and I liked the honda better, the only thing I hate is this south fla weather raining alot lately, I've had the bike about 3 months now and only have about 640 miles on it :-( I also had the 600 mile check and it cost me $164