New R1 owner to the RVA
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From: VA Beach
Re: New R1 owner to the RVA
I know man, I haven't even been home on a weekend for like 6 weeks and it won't stop for another three weeks. Then finally I will actually be in town and be able to chill with my peoples that I miss like hell.
CLUTCH IT UP
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From: TEXAS
Re: New R1 owner to the RVA
hatrs make me famous
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From: You can't see me
Re: New R1 owner to the RVA
Nice bike, Im in the richmond area/midlothian area too.
I had HID on the bike and I have pretty flush mount turn signals on the bike, but who cares. Once again its always someone comment giving their opion and no harm done. If you every wanna ride we can just pm me. I usually ride on the weekends.
I had HID on the bike and I have pretty flush mount turn signals on the bike, but who cares. Once again its always someone comment giving their opion and no harm done. If you every wanna ride we can just pm me. I usually ride on the weekends.
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From: Chesterfield
Re: New R1 owner to the RVA
The great thing about motorcycling is there are so many ways to enjoy it.
Let me see if I can express what the folks that have been around awhile are getting at without offending the newbs too much. First off, you come in here and say "Hi. I just bought a 140hp 400lb liter bike for my first bike and I wanna get pretty turn signals and HID kit and those lights that spin around." Naturally our first reaction is what you got. “squid”.
How about a good helmet, gloves, and jacket since your going to be hitting the ground soon enough on your pretty new chic magnet. Guess who wins in the “Skin vs. Pavement world title fight?”
I have seen a few dudes start on a 1000 and progress. For every one of those, I've seen 20 that busted their ass and never came back. It takes time and miles on a motorcycle to be proficient at it. Riding dirtbikes does help, but it’s a whole 'nuther beast on the street. Not speeding and watching traffic is good, but not everything. What do you do when you’re coming down 264 cresting the toll booth hill and there is a sea of brake lights? A rookie will jam the brake lever in panic and tuck the front. A pro will ease on the lever like the trigger of a gun and look for room to maneuver.
Any bike is inherently dangerous, seeking danger is what makes us feel alive, but a very powerful and capable machine is especially more so to a newer rider. Jerking the throttle in a moment of excitement by mistake has far worse consequences on a 1000 with 78 ft-lb of torque at 5000 rpm than a 600 with 35. it takes quicker reactions to control it and experience to keep the throttle from kicking your ass. And it takes confidence in yourself to become a better rider. Being scared to ride because that RZXGSXCBR10000 will destroy your confidence and cause you to stop learning, and riding. Starting on a 500 that you can kick around and not feel deathly afraid of will create excitement as you learn to go faster and smoother and really have time to find out what riding is about rather than turn into another “I had one of those once, and scared myself shit less so I’m gonna badmouth them to everyone I see because I’m not man enough to admit that I’m clueless.” Great, just what me need. Or worse you’ll be another “my brother/son/boyfriend/shipmate died on one of those damn crotch rockets therefore they are more evil than the devil himself and I want them banned for the sake of saving everyone from their own stupidity.”
Don’t be a dip shit on your bike. Take the MSF course or 2. Do a track day or 6. Ride with guys that have been around the block a few times. Don’t be another black eye to sportbikes in the eyes of the voting majority. And above all have fun and ride safe.
Forgive us if we don’t take the time every time this comes up, because we’ve seen it 23,567 times before and don’t wanna type a book every time.
Let me see if I can express what the folks that have been around awhile are getting at without offending the newbs too much. First off, you come in here and say "Hi. I just bought a 140hp 400lb liter bike for my first bike and I wanna get pretty turn signals and HID kit and those lights that spin around." Naturally our first reaction is what you got. “squid”.
How about a good helmet, gloves, and jacket since your going to be hitting the ground soon enough on your pretty new chic magnet. Guess who wins in the “Skin vs. Pavement world title fight?”
I have seen a few dudes start on a 1000 and progress. For every one of those, I've seen 20 that busted their ass and never came back. It takes time and miles on a motorcycle to be proficient at it. Riding dirtbikes does help, but it’s a whole 'nuther beast on the street. Not speeding and watching traffic is good, but not everything. What do you do when you’re coming down 264 cresting the toll booth hill and there is a sea of brake lights? A rookie will jam the brake lever in panic and tuck the front. A pro will ease on the lever like the trigger of a gun and look for room to maneuver.
Any bike is inherently dangerous, seeking danger is what makes us feel alive, but a very powerful and capable machine is especially more so to a newer rider. Jerking the throttle in a moment of excitement by mistake has far worse consequences on a 1000 with 78 ft-lb of torque at 5000 rpm than a 600 with 35. it takes quicker reactions to control it and experience to keep the throttle from kicking your ass. And it takes confidence in yourself to become a better rider. Being scared to ride because that RZXGSXCBR10000 will destroy your confidence and cause you to stop learning, and riding. Starting on a 500 that you can kick around and not feel deathly afraid of will create excitement as you learn to go faster and smoother and really have time to find out what riding is about rather than turn into another “I had one of those once, and scared myself shit less so I’m gonna badmouth them to everyone I see because I’m not man enough to admit that I’m clueless.” Great, just what me need. Or worse you’ll be another “my brother/son/boyfriend/shipmate died on one of those damn crotch rockets therefore they are more evil than the devil himself and I want them banned for the sake of saving everyone from their own stupidity.”
Don’t be a dip shit on your bike. Take the MSF course or 2. Do a track day or 6. Ride with guys that have been around the block a few times. Don’t be another black eye to sportbikes in the eyes of the voting majority. And above all have fun and ride safe.
Forgive us if we don’t take the time every time this comes up, because we’ve seen it 23,567 times before and don’t wanna type a book every time.
And no im not scared of the bike like that, i was just meaning that i know its got some power behind the wheel and i have to be careful on it because this is something i need to become adjusted to.
Im not out there to see how fast i can go like an idiot. In fact, the other day my friends i was riding with took off like bats out of hell, and do you think i stayed with them while they took off? Hell no, i know i could have, but i decided i wanted to be the one NOT to top out 5th gear on 64. Fuck that, id rather keep my ass alive because i enjoy riding. So before you guys come in this thread thinkin "Oh, this kid is going down, so dont waste money on mods because your going to wreck", why not give some advice that can help.
Nice bike, Im in the richmond area/midlothian area too.
I had HID on the bike and I have pretty flush mount turn signals on the bike, but who cares. Once again its always someone comment giving their opion and no harm done. If you every wanna ride we can just pm me. I usually ride on the weekends.
I had HID on the bike and I have pretty flush mount turn signals on the bike, but who cares. Once again its always someone comment giving their opion and no harm done. If you every wanna ride we can just pm me. I usually ride on the weekends.
Last edited by Yamamaha; Aug 24, 2006 at 05:53 AM.
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From: VA Beach
Re: New R1 owner to the RVA
Easy man, chill for a sec. Im not coming in here all like, "Hey, Ive got an r1 and im teh fastar ride!". I just came in here looking for tips to ride. Dont tell me, "Oh, this is another squid" just because im looking for cosmetic upgrades. Im trying to make it so i can see better and make myself be seen as well. Its not like im saying, "Hey guys, what can i do to make my bike faster".
And no im not scared of the bike like that, i was just meaning that i know its got some power behind the wheel and i have to be careful on it because this is something i need to become adjusted to.
Im not out there to see how fast i can go like an idiot. In fact, the other day my friends i was riding with took off like bats out of hell, and do you think i stayed with them while they took off? Hell no, i know i could have, but i decided i wanted to be the one NOT to top out 5th gear on 64. Fuck that, id rather keep my ass alive because i enjoy riding. So before you guys come in this thread thinkin "Oh, this kid is going down, so dont waste money on mods because your going to wreck", why not give some advice that can help.
And no im not scared of the bike like that, i was just meaning that i know its got some power behind the wheel and i have to be careful on it because this is something i need to become adjusted to.
Im not out there to see how fast i can go like an idiot. In fact, the other day my friends i was riding with took off like bats out of hell, and do you think i stayed with them while they took off? Hell no, i know i could have, but i decided i wanted to be the one NOT to top out 5th gear on 64. Fuck that, id rather keep my ass alive because i enjoy riding. So before you guys come in this thread thinkin "Oh, this kid is going down, so dont waste money on mods because your going to wreck", why not give some advice that can help.
DeeZ
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misunderestimated
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From: Chesterfield
Re: New R1 owner to the RVA
Alright here's my advice, since you are a new rider and on an extremely powerful motorcycle, put the money that you would put into HID's and side marker lights and go ahead and buy yourself good gear and an instructed trackday. I am not trying to bash you man, I just would like to see everyone who gets a bike to become a rider for a long time and not just a 'oh I had one when I was young and dumb' rider.
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