Yeah if you're still only at 400 miles, even if you did take it up to the higher RPM's, without being broken in the motor will still feel tight and sluggish. Get you first 1000 miles in on it to let the motor loosen up and seat properly and then keep it up around 7-10k. You'll be surprised by how much better she runs broken in.
On the speed side, I had a similar situation passing a slow car on a broken yellow last weekend. Looked down and realized I was at 124 in 5th gear and still pulling.
Not proud of it because I'm normally against that kind of speed on public roads. Just going from about 60 to pulling out to pass and hitting full throttle in 4th, upshifting to 5th, took all of a few seconds. Needless to say I backed down as soon as I got back into my lane. So this bike does have plenty of "GO" when you need it.
On the speed side, I had a similar situation passing a slow car on a broken yellow last weekend. Looked down and realized I was at 124 in 5th gear and still pulling.
Not proud of it because I'm normally against that kind of speed on public roads. Just going from about 60 to pulling out to pass and hitting full throttle in 4th, upshifting to 5th, took all of a few seconds. Needless to say I backed down as soon as I got back into my lane. So this bike does have plenty of "GO" when you need it.Can u justify/afford having both? One to get your adrenaline buzz, one for practicality. I would like a retro cruiser/bobber for around town and a FJR for touring, but the FZ6R for commuting and buzzing around the hills. But, have to wait until the kids are grown up.
Thought about it too.. Keep the FZ6R and pick up a R6 for the track... or adrenaline weekends.
However, took all my energy and convincing the wife just to get the 6R, short of selling my 5.0.. I'll have to wait on the R6.
My wife says "You have too many toys"
Three cars and a bike... I gotta agree with her.
However, took all my energy and convincing the wife just to get the 6R, short of selling my 5.0.. I'll have to wait on the R6.
My wife says "You have too many toys"
Three cars and a bike... I gotta agree with her.
tractorboy
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Just saw same color and all for sale in our local Craigs list...I do like the color..different......just too low ( the bars) for me though.
I want punch too...but I want to be on my couch as well! LOL
I want punch too...but I want to be on my couch as well! LOL
MDRaven0223
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Actually if you take a sport riding course or read up on this style of riding, to lean slightly forward and have your body off center slightly is the suggested course. It changes the center of gravity of the bike, allowing greater speeds and stability. I'm not talking a full knee dragging racing lean but something in between that and full upright.
knee dragging is the best, i think I might have popped wood the first time I drug mine. Was last summer, so I don't really remember. I do know I had a HUGE grin on my face though. After first touchdown I was doing it all the time, but I was running 10 seconds faster as well, so the lean angles definitely got higher.
Yeah I just ordered some Frank Thomas XTi pants with knee sliders on them. On that ride from Saturday the guy on the blue ZX behind me said I got my knee about 6" from the ground later on that ride on a much tighter, faster turn. Even though I have knee armor on and I'd be fine if I touched down, I figured I better get the right pants for when it does happen.
Kind of like this.
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What size helmet do you wear? If you keep getting your picture taken, you may need to step the helmet up a few sizes! :Flip:
I can help. I find that the simplest thing like Looking through the corner can mean EVERYTHING when taking a curve.. Observe the direction his face shield is going. Since it has been a while since I was last on a bike I had to relearn some basics and this one was obvious on how much a difference it makes.
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Yep, turn your head (not just your eyes) and your body will naturally follow. Sometimes you can't see "through" a curve (trees, hills, etc.), just look the way you want to go as far ahead as you can. Don't stare down in front of you and don't ever fixate on something on the outside (or inside for that fact) of the curve or you will go straight to it.
Thanks. There's a number of professional photographers who hang out at certain locations on some of the common roads around here taking pictures and selling the full res images online.
Both of those are good tips. Looking through the corner and not fixating on a target are key. As for body positioning, I've read both of the Twist of the Wrist books and attended a few classes on proper body positioning. You want to make sure you get your entry speed set before you get to the turn and before you shift your weight around. Then get your body in position before you turn in. You don't want to be shifting weight around while leaned into a corner. Keep your feet back on the pegs so the balls of your feet are on the pegs. Shift your butt over, maybe one cheek, bend your arms and make sure they're good and loose. You don't want to me tight going through a turn. Get your body down low and to the inside of the turn. (This is something I still need to work more on) Grip the tank with your outside knee. Get your inside knee out, and lean. The whole point of this is so you don't have to lean the bike over as much. By moving the center of gravity lower and to the inside the bike will want to turn more with less lean angle. See how much more lean angle the guy below in my group was using without hanging off than me. And I'm going about 10 MPH faster around that turn.
There are three books that I think are an absolute must for sportbike riders. Keith Codes Twist of the Wrist I and II, and I'm in the middle of reading Total Control by Lee Parks. All three are excellent books and not only teach the physical techniques, but the mental techniques needed to ride a sportbike like they should be ridden.
As for the bike, other than some dress up stuff listed in my signature and Pirelli tires, I'm bone stock.
Both of those are good tips. Looking through the corner and not fixating on a target are key. As for body positioning, I've read both of the Twist of the Wrist books and attended a few classes on proper body positioning. You want to make sure you get your entry speed set before you get to the turn and before you shift your weight around. Then get your body in position before you turn in. You don't want to be shifting weight around while leaned into a corner. Keep your feet back on the pegs so the balls of your feet are on the pegs. Shift your butt over, maybe one cheek, bend your arms and make sure they're good and loose. You don't want to me tight going through a turn. Get your body down low and to the inside of the turn. (This is something I still need to work more on) Grip the tank with your outside knee. Get your inside knee out, and lean. The whole point of this is so you don't have to lean the bike over as much. By moving the center of gravity lower and to the inside the bike will want to turn more with less lean angle. See how much more lean angle the guy below in my group was using without hanging off than me. And I'm going about 10 MPH faster around that turn.
There are three books that I think are an absolute must for sportbike riders. Keith Codes Twist of the Wrist I and II, and I'm in the middle of reading Total Control by Lee Parks. All three are excellent books and not only teach the physical techniques, but the mental techniques needed to ride a sportbike like they should be ridden.
As for the bike, other than some dress up stuff listed in my signature and Pirelli tires, I'm bone stock.
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What size helmet do you wear? If you keep getting your picture taken, you may need to step the helmet up a few sizes! :Flip:
Jealous!!!! You should see how many pics I have that I don't post up.
We like to do laps up and down the sections where the photographers are. Give them multiple chances to get a good shot. :Sport:Check it out. Hwy 94 Photography - Gallery !
Jonkerr
Thanks for the tips...i just went out and practiced on a real twisty road and just by shifting weight and looking where i wanted to go I was able to keep the bike through the corner feeling stable and not twitchy...
It was when I stopped and looked at the rear tire and saw that I was about 1/2 inch from the edge...thats a big lean improvement for me!!!
I'm going to get them books you mentioned for sure. I need something other than Peter Schiffs "CrashProof 2.0" and "The Little book of Bull moves in Bear markets" to keep me busy reading...
Thanks for the tips...i just went out and practiced on a real twisty road and just by shifting weight and looking where i wanted to go I was able to keep the bike through the corner feeling stable and not twitchy...
It was when I stopped and looked at the rear tire and saw that I was about 1/2 inch from the edge
...thats a big lean improvement for me!!!I'm going to get them books you mentioned for sure. I need something other than Peter Schiffs "CrashProof 2.0" and "The Little book of Bull moves in Bear markets" to keep me busy reading...
Yes!!
Sorry Dude. You need a vacation out here to see what real twisties are like.
Too true! Work is killing me and the bathroom remodel is just shoveling more dirt on my already rotting corpse.
