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06-12-2007, 01:39 PM
Brett

Yeah mine I know has the power commander
06-12-2007, 02:15 PM
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:
06-12-2007, 02:38 PM
Brett

Thanks man :)
06-12-2007, 03:11 PM
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.
06-12-2007, 03:26 PM
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....
06-12-2007, 03:41 PM
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
06-12-2007, 04:25 PM
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
06-12-2007, 04:37 PM
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
06-12-2007, 05:10 PM
Brett

Gotcha, well it does a great job then cause I downshift pretty quick to :)
06-12-2007, 05:12 PM
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
06-12-2007, 07:45 PM
con

slipper clutches kick ass!!!! downshifting on the '06 750 was like butter.......
06-12-2007, 08:34 PM
§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
06-12-2007, 09:26 PM
Brett

Dont be hatin!!! Hope to see you all out tomorrow night at the bike meet
06-12-2007, 09:54 PM
The BUCKY

yep i will be there mine will be parked on the side walk. VIP style
06-13-2007, 06:13 AM
Brett

Hmm can we park ours up there to :D

What is a good time to get there for prime spots?
06-13-2007, 10:39 AM
Speedfed

Congrats on the new bike, only 150 made damn.
06-13-2007, 11:00 AM
The BUCKY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett

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
06-13-2007, 12:02 PM
Brett

As long as the weather holds we will be there about 7
06-13-2007, 12:35 PM
The BUCKY

kool. i should be there around 745
06-13-2007, 01:30 PM
Brett

Damn I just hope it doesnt rain, The bike has never seen rain and I intend to keep it that way
06-13-2007, 01:46 PM
The BUCKY

rain sux
06-14-2007, 08:04 AM
Xlr8sheng35

Congrats Brett. Should see ya at hooters sometime.
06-14-2007, 09:32 PM
Brett

Thanks man, Yeah I am REALLY enjoying the bike. I will be at the meets for sure though.
06-14-2007, 09:34 PM
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
06-14-2007, 09:35 PM
Brett

Want to get another week of riding or so in before riding on a ALL day group ride :)
06-14-2007, 10:02 PM
The BUCKY

lol cmon now. you know you are gonna ride all day anyways
06-14-2007, 10:25 PM
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
06-15-2007, 06:28 AM
David88vert

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett

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
06-15-2007, 06:50 AM
Brett

What is that? Must be bad...lol
06-15-2007, 07:31 AM
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~
06-15-2007, 07:36 AM
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
06-15-2007, 12:15 PM
GIXXERDK

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloRSX

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..
06-15-2007, 12:16 PM
GIXXERDK

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

I wanna go
06-15-2007, 01:32 PM
Brett

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloRSX

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
06-15-2007, 08:57 PM
David88vert

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett

What is that? Must be bad...lol

I was sore after doing that ride the first time.....
06-16-2007, 06:28 AM
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by David88vert

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

well said
06-16-2007, 06:36 AM
StupidBikerBoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett

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.:(
06-16-2007, 06:48 AM
StupidBikerBoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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.
06-16-2007, 07:47 AM
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.
06-16-2007, 09:22 AM
Brett

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

well said

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

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