My first bike ever... any tips?
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/2/2006 1:12:25 PM
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rubberband man
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My 03 600rr is my first sports bike and i can say that i am very happy with it. The handeling is great. I rode my boys gsx-r 600 and his felt like you had to put more force into turns. As far as the power, if you haven't rode in a while i would just be a little easy on the throttle. Just take your time and get to know the bike. But you have all the speed, power and handeling you could want on the 600rr.....
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/2/2006 3:42:40 PM
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El Magico
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Congrats on the purchase. Like was said before, just take is easy and really get to know the bike. You gotta respect the power that it can put out. When I first got mine, I spent the first couple of days just riding around my block, trying to get aquainted with it. Then I took the course, and began riding more and more.
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/2/2006 4:11:13 PM
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smarterben
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congrats on the bike. my RR was/is my first bike. just take it easy....make sure you protect yourself and take the msf course if you already haven't. i've read a lot about people saying not to buy the rr as my first bike...and i took it into very serious consideration. you should also.......but i've been very happy with my decision to get it as MY first bike. i still consider myself a noob...but i'm just giving you my personal experience.
just becareful and ride safe.
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/2/2006 5:48:56 PM
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duck0872
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Congratulations on the new bike! My RR is my second bike (and my first sportbike), the first being a yamaha 535 virago that topped out at a whopping 90 mph. All i can say is practice, practice, practice!! The RR can be a pussycat, but it can also be a raging lion. Go easy with the throttle, ride it around your neighborhood and get used to it. Take the MSF course, because they'll teach you things that may end up saving your life someday. I was amazed at how easy it was to turn, but the brakes and the throttle can both be a force to reckon with. Just don't be in a hurry to go fast and you'll be fine. Good luck, and happy riding!!
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/3/2006 8:24:27 PM
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mjflagg
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A Virgin 0 mile bike!
You might want to read this http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
My suggestions is to truck it to a dyno.
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/3/2006 8:47:51 PM
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mjflagg
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forgot, dude listen to smarterben about getting gear, and msf course! I just passed mine, and it really helps settle you into riding a street bike.
Good luck, take it slow and be safe.
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/3/2006 11:25:35 PM
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montecarlo_75
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Watch out for soccer moms in minivans. And don't ride in the rain on the second day you have the bike, I did and let me tell you it's scary as hell! As the others have said, take the MSF course, and also avoid busy roads for a little while. Best of luck!
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/4/2006 11:27:54 AM
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knife_edge
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It has been a while for you. Be careful, take off easy. The throttle is very touchy at first for this type of bike. Atleast until you get used to it.... When, I first bought my bike last year it had been a long time for me since I've riden. I might of been the same the age as you. But, I am older than you are. From the bike the store, I took a ride to a parking lot at a shoping center and spend about half an hour to get a fill for the bike. Since it was 12 miles from the house and I just wanted to play it safe.
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/4/2006 11:31:10 AM
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ashsammy
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Thanks for all, really appreciate it. I had the basic mc training for road and traffic signs, but not as comprehensive as msf. However, I am not gonna go for it now, guess I'll just have to be as extra carefull as I always am. I had plenty of bicycle/motorcross practice as a kid, so I hope to see that pay back. But YES, a 0 miles 10000$ bike! will be delivered to my workplace tomorrow, as today I completed all paper work and legal stuff (you believe I had to settle fines I had on my car which I totally forgot about???!! where did that come from?!). Anyways, that was good advice on breaking in a new engine, as I don't expect to go 65mph straight off, I am also far away from any dyno. I've gotta find an empty road... I am gonna post pics!!!
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/4/2006 12:04:40 PM
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cbr04
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congrats! 
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/4/2006 4:53:44 PM
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josho66
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Congrats on the new bike. Make sure you break it in right.
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/5/2006 11:23:27 AM
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rick_money
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Awesome, my first bike was a 2002 R6 and it was touchy at first, I asked a friend to show me how to ride, he said the only way you will learn to truly ride is to teach yourself. So i hopped on it and started riding around the block and taught myself. Not the smartest way to learn but hey it worked. Now i'm really comfortable on my RR. Just be safe and easy with it!
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/6/2006 12:25:23 PM
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Jet Jockey Z06 Vette
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The break-in info link is very good. By the way, his technique is EXACTLY how we break in a new piston engine on an airplane. I've done a ton of em. RUN EM HARD!!!!! We circle the airport at about 5000 feet for about 2 hours with the throttle pretty close to wide open, with an accasional change, then back up to WOT.
Works!!
My question is for us newbies...we're not really "one" with our machines yet. We get delivery of the new RR & we need to use the street method. So how difficult is it to do some serious throttle ups and not lose control as a newbie??
I figure run-on accelerations. He says, only up to about 65 mph required, but even that's a pretty fast feel for a newbie! Y'all remember those days way back when???
So I mean we don't want to screw up our new motors. We wanna break them in right. We don't want to crash our bikes in the first 20 miles, and we'd rather break them in ourselves than hand off our brand new bike to another person. What do do?? Dyno isn't near by either.
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RE: My first bike ever... any tips? - 2/9/2006 8:17:12 PM
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ashsammy
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ITS HERE
UNbelievable... ok call me noob but I went 135kmph and it has sent me chills... That is FAST.. and now I know why I have to lay my chest on the tank!
Whats the maximum speed for the 600rr? It just seems to have so much more left in the throttle when at 135, and there's plenty more petrol it can still take in.
My report is: If you have had an impression on a sportbike, such as the 600rr, then it's completely false, and all what you recieved by your senses is not real. Ride it like you would ride the training class motorcycle. The only thing is that it weights more, so you need to concern your self with balance all the time, until you're used to it. Don't assume the throttle is so touchy that it would throw you off the bike if you're a newbie, you only have to get the feel of it. Let it go on the first gear if you wary, and see how it comes. And YES, read the Owners Manual before you ride. I did that and I am glad I did. Learned few lessons, rather than by all good advice you can find here, but by empirical evidence: 1. never shift gears on a turn (I noticed my rear wheel skid a little) so could be dangerous. 2. Cars infront of you are able to stop faster than you are, so maximize distance (don't be a bummer to the cars behind you, but keep an eye on the cars infront of you. I hit the brake one time, and I could feel the rear wheel sliding on the road winding left to right, only hoping I will stop before I hit front, I stopped, pretty close). 3. Never drive on the hard shoulder of cars, either behind them, or over-take as soon you have a chance. 4. LOOK OUT from women driving cars, particularly WOMEN. They don't know whats good for them. They want men to please them. They are selfish, so if you ask them for way, do not procceed expecting that you're going to get it (persistent honking don't work, I tried). Their immediate apprehension on road attendance is just unreliable.
I indeed have much more to say about the experience, but something's gotta pull it all out, that would be some long sleep over the weekend : ) ... night.
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