My New Bike

[Brett]

Last week I went out and bought a 2006 R6 50th anniversary edition. Only has 1200 miles on it and is in MINT condition, not a scratch on her. I know have 1600 miles on it since I bought it Wednesday night..lol

Anyways, I loved the look of it but the fact they only made 150 of these and it being such a rare item on the street, I couldnt pass it up.

Last bike I had was 9 years ago when I had a Ninja and I have had the itch in me ever since. I cant get over how happy this bike has made me the past few days, I didnt realize how much I missed having a bike and just spending whole days riding with no place in mind to go, Just getting out there... and.. going

See some of you at the bike meet Wedensday night at Hooters im sure :)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t200/kitted00civic/IMAGE_126.jpg

[quickdodge®]

Jealousy is what I feel right now. Later, QD.

[Brett]

lmao yeah I dont think I have been this happy with a decision in a LONG time.

[Grimm Reeper]

Nice looking bike, was a 600 the only thing you had your eyes on?

[Brett]

Yeah I wanted a 600, It has more than enough power for that I need :)

[Grimm Reeper]

Thats cool, so are you into mountain runs?

[David88vert]

Good choice. Way overkill, but you and QD are old enough to use some discretion with the throttle.

Quick question: Are you going to let QD hop on the back and ride bitch???:D

[ARFNSX]

Someone pray for Brett.

Good find and lots of fun.

Get a few years practice and we will ride.

Remember keep the sticky side down and the shiny side up.

[HalfBaked]

BiKeR bOiZ!!1!!!!

[Brett]

Here are a few pics I had Leisa take... Note the color matched outfit all the way down to the sneakers...lmao, I am now the "Nitro" of the bike world...LOL

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t200/kitted00civic/IMAGE_129.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t200/kitted00civic/IMAGE_128.jpg

[ueyedgr8tness]

Someone pray for Brett.

Good find and lots of fun.

Get a few years practice and we will ride.

Remember keep the sticky side down and the shiny side up.

U think he will kill me if i go sit on it?(remember he dont like blk kids touching his shit:lmfao: ) Oh and alex when we riding?



BY the way nice bike brett see u at hooters:ninja: If i can hurry and get me another bike:(

[fox]

Congrats, man.
I've always loved that yellow. Never knew it was released in the US though.

[Brett]

I rode with about 3 black guys yesterday, so I am not so Racise now!! LMAO!!!

Yeah man hope to see ya at the bike meet, Im looking foward to the meet

[Brett]

Congrats, man.
I've always loved that yellow. Never knew it was released in the US though.

Yeah but just 150 of them

[Extrememustang]

Bike is sweet, Im about to pick up one as well. Funny though, you dont look like a crotch rocket person. I could see you on more of something like this. My dad bought one last week, he got tired of his supercharged stage I sea doo...http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=VTX1300C&ModelYear=2007&ModelId=VTX1300C7

[Brett]

I am not a cruiser type or Harley type, etc.. Only bikes I have owned and loved are these types

[GIXXERDK]

Bike is sweet, Im about to pick up one as well. Funny though, you dont look like a crotch rocket person. I could see you on more of something like this. My dad bought one last week, he got tired of his supercharged stage I sea doo...http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=VTX1300C&ModelYear=2007&ModelId=VTX1300C7

Its funny you think that, Iv'e riden with 70 year old grandpa's in the Mt's, and there FAST

[GIXXERDK]

Sweet bike! Even though its in the 90's wear your gear all the time. Its saved my ass a few times lol.

[Frög]

nice bike..

[Brett]

Sweet bike! Even though its in the 90's wear your gear all the time. Its saved my ass a few times lol.

Yeah I normally will, When I am doing short local runs I tend not to (Bad habit) but for the mountains or runs on 75, etc I will have my gear on :)

[GIXXERDK]

Yeah I normally will, When I am doing short local runs I tend not to (Bad habit) but for the mountains or runs on 75, etc I will have my gear on :)

Most accidents happen less than 5 miles from the house lol

[The BUCKY]

hey brett if you want to get some gear for cheap i am about to pick up a set of full leathers for under $400. if your interested i will let you know when and where you can get them

[Brett]

Thanks man, I have a really good jacket and high end gloves so for now Im set :D

[GIXXERDK]

hey brett if you want to get some gear for cheap i am about to pick up a set of full leathers for under $400. if your interested i will let you know when and where you can get them

WHERE?! I NEED SOME

[The BUCKY]

cycle gear this saturday. big sale.

[Brett]

Being safe is for pussies!!! :lmfao:

If I had the money right now Id buy that shit though for real, thats a great price

[BTLFED]

Congrats Brett! But I don't see the Civic in your sig anymore....:thinking:

[Extrememustang]

Cyclegear rocks

[Brett]

Congrats Brett! But I don't see the Civic in your sig anymore....:thinking:

:D

[The BUCKY]

do you still have the civic??

[Brett]

She has a new home in Texas

[Nightsrt4]

Should have got a 1k 600's are slow =/

[Brett]

I wasnt looking for a 1000, I am quite happy with this one and the limited editions are geared a tad different so everyone I know who has 1,000's who have gotten on this say its alot like one.

[Allstar3.8T]

Good call on the bike, very cool, and a 600 is all you really need. the civic is gone huh?! Wow, that was a fast transition....or was it?! Hmmmmm

[Nightsrt4]

ROFL i doubt that =/ I am game to race my 600 for fun if you can beat me thats awesome and i think i did see you on your bike 2 weeks ago at Hooters for the end of the month meet.

[Brett]

Nah you didnt see me, I just bought the bike last week

Greg... No it wasnt a fast transition and yeah the 600 is more than enough power for me for sure.

[The BUCKY]

I wasnt looking for a 1000, I am quite happy with this one and the limited editions are geared a tad different so everyone I know who has 1,000's who have gotten on this say its alot like one.


where did you see that they are geared diff. from my understanding there are just paint differences. but i could be wrong

[Nightsrt4]

have you ever had a bike before this one? my 06 was my first bike like this so i wanted to go small and after a few months could only wish i would have gotten a much bigger bike =/ still alive so its not all that bad just slow in a straight line.

But i ride alot my 06 has 13k miles

[Brett]

where did you see that they are geared diff. from my understanding there are just paint differences. but i could be wrong

I could be wrong, But from what I hear this bike is a tad different, Like I have a USB cord and CD that I can plug into the laptop to adjust settings of the bike, Titanium head I think, and other things... But I am not all knowing, I am just getting back into bikes so I dunno for sure.

yeah 9 years ago I had a Ninja 600 and I loved that bike, so I knew this would be good for me and one I doubt Id outgrow.

[Nightsrt4]

I bet this 600 feels alot faster Fuel Injection is nice to. I didn' t your bike came w/ a Power Commander like Bucky. I still want to see how fast your bike is if you dont mind racing. I like going fast straight i was pricing out a new zx-14 as soon as i can pay it off to many bills atm =/ 600 feels to slow up top o well nice bike though hope you enjoy it for a long time...

[Brett]

Yeah mine I know has the power commander

[con]

nice bike, be safe out there man...regardless of if you're just running to the corner for a lotto ticket or turning a block, gear up :goodjob:

[Brett]

Thanks man :)

[The BUCKY]

yea that bike is the same as all the new r6. it just has a power commander and exhaust. take a pic of your chain/sprocket setup. its prob been changed. the bike has a slipper clutch stock which is prob the best factory feature of that bike. when you really start riding it hard you will begin to appreciate it.

[Nightsrt4]

Yeah my bike did not come w/ it kinda was scary at first droping the clutch at high rpms and the back tire shake....

[The BUCKY]

yea i abuse the hell outta my slipper. i love it. i almost layed down the ducati the day i got it forgeting that it didnt have the slipper

[Brett]

Yeah it shifts well and I have run it hard on shifts a few times and it has virtually no jerking to it at all

[The BUCKY]

downshifting is where the slipper clutch comes in. slips enough to not let the rear wheel lock up while trying to match engine speed. basically makes the bike more stable on downshifting

[Brett]

Gotcha, well it does a great job then cause I downshift pretty quick to :)

[The BUCKY]

drop it into second at about 65 and you will love the clutch. i dont know if you remember you old bike, but i am sure if you did that on it you would be on the pavement

[con]

slipper clutches kick ass!!!! downshifting on the '06 750 was like butter.......

[§treet_§peed]

like i told you the other day.. i FUCKING HATE YOU BERT.. nah j/k glad for ya can't wait until i get mine lol

[Brett]

Dont be hatin!!! Hope to see you all out tomorrow night at the bike meet

[The BUCKY]

yep i will be there mine will be parked on the side walk. VIP style

[Brett]

Hmm can we park ours up there to :D

What is a good time to get there for prime spots?

[Speedfed]

Congrats on the new bike, only 150 made damn.

[The BUCKY]

Hmm can we park ours up there to :D

What is a good time to get there for prime spots?



nah only me and 2 other bike allowed to park there. get there between 730 and 8 cause it should get stupid packed after that

[Brett]

As long as the weather holds we will be there about 7

[The BUCKY]

kool. i should be there around 745

[Brett]

Damn I just hope it doesnt rain, The bike has never seen rain and I intend to keep it that way

[The BUCKY]

rain sux

[Xlr8sheng35]

Congrats Brett. Should see ya at hooters sometime.

[Brett]

Thanks man, Yeah I am REALLY enjoying the bike. I will be at the meets for sure though.

[The BUCKY]

there is a memorial ride saturday leaving from cumming area if your interested. i will get you more info if so. will be an all day ride

[Brett]

Want to get another week of riding or so in before riding on a ALL day group ride :)

[The BUCKY]

lol cmon now. you know you are gonna ride all day anyways

[ALVIN]

i am starting to get better at riding long but a week or so ago 2 hours killed my left hand...my fingers were going numb and shit

[David88vert]

Want to get another week of riding or so in before riding on a ALL day group ride :)

You need to do the Telico Plains ride...:D

[Brett]

What is that? Must be bad...lol

[Nitro]

[QUOTE=Brett]Here are a few pics I had Leisa take... Note the color matched outfit all the way down to the sneakers...lmao, I am now the "Nitro" of the bike world...LOL




nice bike bro...just be safe & +10 for the comment :lmfao:


~whispers~......... :D ..........~HID'S~

[Brett]

Dont whisper HID's, tell me what size bulbs I need for this bike so we can get the HIDs!! LOL

I thought youd like the comment... I have to match the bike, you know how it is...LOL

[GIXXERDK]

i am starting to get better at riding long but a week or so ago 2 hours killed my left hand...my fingers were going numb and shit

Hold your weight with your back and stomach. Not your wrists..

[GIXXERDK]

there is a memorial ride saturday leaving from cumming area if your interested. i will get you more info if so. will be an all day ride
I wanna go

[Brett]

i am starting to get better at riding long but a week or so ago 2 hours killed my left hand...my fingers were going numb and shit

I was like that the first few days, When I started to relax and loosen up, I dont have that anymore

[David88vert]

What is that? Must be bad...lol

I was sore after doing that ride the first time.....

[StupidBikerBoy]

Beautiful R6. A little much for a first bike, but you seem to be in the right mindset. Dont ride out of your comfort level.



Good choice. Way overkill, but you and QD are old enough to use some discretion with the throttle.


well said

[StupidBikerBoy]

Thanks man, I have a really good jacket and high end gloves so for now Im set :D

I would suggest some boots that will protect your ankle also. You'd be surprised how easy it is to snap an ankle on even a slow get off. Trust me. Broke both of mine at seperate times, one of them "splintered" in 2 places. That was fun.

Now I HAVE to run on a treadmill, because they give me excruciating pain if I run on a hard surface.

Edit: In case you're wondering, I came about this SN honestly. I was an idiot in my earlier riding years. I learned the hard way, and it was given to me by some friends. Been down more times than I can count.:(

[StupidBikerBoy]

have you ever had a bike before this one? my 06 was my first bike like this so i wanted to go small and after a few months could only wish i would have gotten a much bigger bike =/ still alive so its not all that bad just slow in a straight line.

But i ride alot my 06 has 13k miles

But what you dont realize is that you probably saved your self some suffering and learned more by starting out small. Not only that, but if you had bought a 1000, then wrecked it like most newbies, you would more than likely have been discouraged to ride ever again..........like most newbies that go down hard. Its human nature to want more as soon as you get the feel of what you got, but there's a lot more to learn about riding (especially in traffic) than just bike control.

You made the right choice. Now that you've got some good seat time, sell it and buy what you want. Bikes hold thier value great.

[Extrememustang]

Yea I learned alot on my 750. Like how to stop myself hydroplannin, or how to get out a messey situation quickly, just got to know my bikes limits.

[Brett]

Beautiful R6. A little much for a first bike, but you seem to be in the right mindset. Dont ride out of your comfort level.




well said

This isnt my first bike, its my 3rd but 1st in 9 years

[dazn]

You need to do the Telico Plains ride...:D

tellico to cherohala to deals gap then all the way back to l'ville.
16 hours and 550 miles in one day.
not a good day of riding unless I hit over 400 miles :D

[Brett]

^^ DAYUM SON!! LOL

[DRFTR]

that body style r6 is awesome and the power is awesome from a 600 bike...very nice Akropovic Exhaust...i have the full race titanium set up on my zx10r...anyways nice bike
-dave

[David88vert]

tellico to cherohala to deals gap then all the way back to l'ville.
16 hours and 550 miles in one day.
not a good day of riding unless I hit over 400 miles :D

That's the trip. We take 60 through to 68. Same route for you?

[Brett]

that body style r6 is awesome and the power is awesome from a 600 bike...very nice Akropovic Exhaust...i have the full race titanium set up on my zx10r...anyways nice bike
-dave

Yeah mine is the full exhaust all the way..... Not just the pipe.

[DRFTR]

nice...and expensive exhaust...best on the market...we need to get the IA riders for a ride soon...i'm sure you can make it happen...maybe we call ride to tracy's event on the 22nd of july...drift fury
-dave

[Brett]

Yeah that would be a fun ride Im sure. Yeah I heard this is one of the best exhaust systems out there and doing well in the race circuits as well.

[DRFTR]

Yeah that would be a fun ride Im sure. Yeah I heard this is one of the best exhaust systems out there and doing well in the race circuits as well.


yeah well i'm working with tracy to find a stunt team for her as well so...i maybe stunting in it as well...but not sure yet...but i guess we'll have to start a thread with the info and a meeting spot...
-dave