finally got a bike

well, you all are probably gonna think I have a deathwish, but I got a 01 R1 today, 6600 miles, new tires flawless cond. except one small scratch on top of tank so you know it isnt from a wreck. blue windscreen, a helmet with blue faceshield and blue lights. It is a SWEET bike, and I know everyone says start small but I dont se why, I know if you are a complete nutball who will do anything then yes, youll hurt yourself. but ive done a few wheelies in first for 10 feet but nothing longer than that cuz i dont wanna go over on the bike and dont have enough practice on this bike yet to try something like that for any lngth of road.(and before I get crap about that, I wasnt dumb, I did it in a huge empty parking lot when all the stores were closed and it was deserted). the power is insane though, 60 in 6th, floor it and a couple seconds and your over 100. anyways, is there anything special I should know about to take extra care of on this bike? any unsuual traits that the R1 has that are normal though? just anything you could tell me about my purchase(besides how stupid you think it is) would be appreciated. also about the twitchy throtle, is the R1 supposed to have that cuz I sure didnt notice it, unless you mean it just revs like hell when you give it gas, but to me its predictable whats gonna happen.

Thanks

I tried to keep this post sane, but it turned into a shit-flinging fest. Since I can't say anything nice, I will say nothing at all. :rolleyes:

thats cool with me :wink:

ditto tangy, I was writing a long paragraph when I just decided to delete it because we obviously aren't going to change his mind now.

Good luck increasing my insurance rates.

And I could give you an incredible list of information, and great sites for the R1, but no not going too.

is there anything special I should know about to take extra care of on this bike?

I did hearsomething intresting about R1's....
They do like to be parked in a garage until an experienced rider is ready to safely ride them. Or maybe you could disable 2 of the cylinders so your only really riding a 500, lol.

I did hearsomething intresting about R1's....
They do like to be parked in a garage until an experienced rider is ready to safely ride them. Or maybe you could disable 2 of the cylinders so your only really riding a 500, lol.


oh yeah, for sure ill do that, "LOL"

and why not show me the sites, I got the bike, Ive gotten past my first 24 hours, which I know doesnt say much, but it was 24 hours of pussy driving, ive been on it, taken corners fairly fast, done "moderate wheelies" and such, as far as I see it, do a few things and your safe, always let the tires warm up before you do any spirited riding, slow down to a sped where you are 150% sure you could go that fast around the corner and acclerate(very slowly) through the corner until you dont wanna push it no more, and NEVER floor it in first gear, and always pay attention for animals, rocks, and such and your fine. if you get in trouble pull the clutch, and brake. whats so hard?

I mean, not showing me the sittes wont make me return the bike, but maybe Ill learn something good. and oh, if you dont hear form me ina couple weeks anymore dont expect i dided, im just gone fishing.

Remember one other thing, if it comes down to you or the bike getting "damaged" pick you. :biggrin: It is a Yamaha after all.

well, I am gonna vote for neither, I know I havent had it for too long but havent even come close to dropping it/hitting something, anything like that. maybe im one of those people who can just drive/ride anything
:smokin:

Sorry but I only give out information, recommendations, and personal experience to people who actually listen, you are not one of those people.

Sorry but I only give out information, recommendations, and personal experience to people who actually listen, you are not one of those people.

I dont listen to recomendations(like how I wont be able to handle this or that, cuz only "I" truly know what I can and cant handle), I DO however listen to information and peoples experiences cuz that is another way to learn something. but anyways,

thanks for the help guy! :flipa:

ok i'm a little confused by this. I'll say it i'm not a sport bike rider but the first one i've riden was a R6 never had a problem with it. i started riding on a 250 for a week went right to a 750 after it never laid a bike down no probs ever so far and hope to keep it this way. I understand you guys want to help him be a good safe rider and in your views hes blown you off why won't you show him sites that could help him even though you disagree with his purchase y not help him still maybe keep him safe? it kinda seem like a one stikre your out deal and giving him some help now might keep his ass from meeting a tree (no offece to your riding abilty)

He's had more than his fair share of "strikes" as you are calling them. If he doesn't want our input, then he can find out things without our help. :disappoin

Well im not gonna say how u made a bad purchase cause its ur life and ur money. Some people can start out on a sport bike and are fine possibly even an r1 but the first day u get it and ur doin wheelies and goin 100 mph it cant be good. I thought i got a pretty powerful bike for my first bike but i can guarantee you i wasn't even thinkin about poppin a wheelie or goin over 60 mph its just common sense. All im sayin is you have a very badass and VERY FAST bike. Take it easy dont try to master the bike in the first week cause that is one bike that u wont be able to and if you try u'll probably end up flat on the pavement. I think if you have some sense and take it slow and respect the power of the bike you'll be ok. as for some links check out www.uponone.com if you go to the links section they've got links for just about everything... u might want to check out some of the videos to see what happens when people to stupid shit too. Make sure ur wearin some gear too

He's had more than his fair share of "strikes" as you are calling them. If he doesn't want our input, then he can find out things without our help. :disappoin
OK then i only saw one so i guess i missed some stuff please forgive me and i understand your logic.

im just curious as to what were my fair share of strikes as you put it,as far as I see it it is one, I wanted a bike, asked which 600, you guiys tried to stray me from 600's even, I didnt listen and got a 1000. what are my other strikes. I havent put anybody down here, or talked shit unless someone was being a smartass, even then it put it to them mildly. I dont see how I have all these "strikes" against me.

anyways, I am on day 3 now of my R1 and still not doing anything too stupid, still havent even come close to dropping it/hitting anything. I check my mirrors and over my shoulder all the time, I always give thew cars the right of way just in case. I am always cautios of whats going on around me, im not a stupid rider, but i did get the bike to have fun so where it is appropriate Im gonna do it.

but ive done a few wheelies in first for 10 feet but nothing longer than that cuz i dont wanna go over on the bike and dont have enough practice on this bike yet to try something like that for any lngth of road.(and before I get crap about that, I wasnt dumb, I did it in a huge empty parking lot when all the stores were closed and it was deserted). the power is insane though, 60 in 6th, floor it and a couple seconds and your over 100.



anyways, I am on day 3 now of my R1 and still not doing anything too stupid, still havent even come close to dropping it/hitting anything.


either you were lying about doing wheelies and going over 100, or you are lying about not doing anything stupid, which is it.

anyways, I am on day 3 now of my R1 and still not doing anything too stupid, still havent even come close to dropping it/hitting anything.

Exactly, you're only on day 3 it's good that you made it past the first day. However, I think I speak for everyone when I say we try to steer people away from getting a bike that is very dangerous in unexperienced hands. I mean 3 days, have you been in a rain storm yet? What do you do if you get a head shake? Or, when you're entering a corner only to find out that it is much sharper than you thought. It is possible to learn on an R1, but it's dumb. A friend of mine did just that and warned me not to do the same. So I listened to him.

You talk about being careful and how u dont do anything stupid but yet ur doing wheelie's and going 100 the first day you have it which isn't being careful or safe at all u need to keep as much rubber on the ground right now as you can unless you want more of you on the ground instead if ur gonna get an r1 for ur first bike u better respect it which it doesn't sound like ur doin to much

94tegRS... it's hopeless... Can't argue against R-1.. he's too smart... and too right. It's over... you're dead.

I think "flooring it" on your first day or even first month as a new rider is "stupid." And even more so since you have a high powered liter ike.

im not trying to arghue with him, im just saying that not showing me all his information or sites is not at all going to make me go give my bike back. I am still alive, I can now ride wheelies for 1/8, sometimes a 1/4 mile if IM lucky(I know its nothing special but im still learning) and ive done a few 15-20 foot stoppies. I like turning into a sidestreet and then leaning hella left, lockuing the rar brake and putig my left foot down and doing a 180 and take off left to turn around, thats pretty fun, I have purposely gone sideways in wet parkinglots in first and when shifting to 2nd. I do do stupid crap, most of the time though its on deserted roads or parking lots, I dont do wheelies in rush hour traffic or stoppies when people are behind me, I stay pretty safe IMO even if I try tricks. I was used to riding the bike the same day I got it, it isnt hard at all like you guys think it is. and sorry if I come across like an ass right now but I hate it that evetryone thinks im dumb and dead just cuz it took tou so long to get good at riding and not so long for me(Im no pro and I know this is the attitude that gets you hurt, but I am not gonne let that happen to myself)

oh one more thing... how old was this thread???

How old are you? Is this your very first bike?

94tegRS:
Against my better judgment i will help you. I think you made a bad choice, a bad life threating choice. However you are being poliet and curtious so here goes.
I pray that this is not your first bike, but i have the sinking feeling that it is. So here goes beginner advice, first read my previous post for beginning riders here

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=159952

Some people, most people think that the R1 is twitchy, so a steering dampner whould be one of the first up grades, along with frame protectors for WHEN you fall.

As nice as this forums is, www.r1-forum.com is specialized for your cycle. Along with www.yzf-r1forum.com

A great parts supplier is Dennis Kirk. Apparel, accessories, pretty much everything and also your local bike shop.

I hope this helps. I not please feel free to reply or PM me. Now you have what you want, please listen to me. I know you dont want to do this, but you need to either sell your r1 or purchase a lower CC cycle. No matter how good you think you are you are NOT ready for that bike. Please understand that everyone one here has your best interest in mind. We may seem harsh, but after being asked that same question day after day, and you asking the same question, the doing the EXACT opposite of the advice given, its disapointing. You apparently made up your mind on what you were getting long before you asked what you SHOULD get. A bike is not like a car, i know you know that, but what you dont understand is to what degree they are different. You dont have the skills or reaction time or any of the other million neccessary skills to ride a 600, much less a 998. With all due respect you may think you know, but you have no idea. and when you say your out riding wheelies in a deserted parking lot, your not only disapointing us, much your upsetting us and making yourself look less credible.

I hope i can change your mind, and i hope i get through to you, because i meen the very best. If you need me please feel free to contact me.

Brandon

Why exactly did you start with an R1? Your in for a world of hurt. Bad bad choice.

Xv7, a damper is not going to help this kid. Yes R1 R6 are known for twitchy front ends but thats the last thing this guy needs to worry about. Try full throttling it in gears 1-3 and you will find out what I mean.

I know what you meen, i have ridden many different r-1's, i have much respect for that bike.

However he asked
"any unsuual traits that the R1 has that are normal though? "

So the answer to this question would be twitchy steering, and the answer to that problem is steering dampner.

I am still alive, I can now ride wheelies for 1/8, sometimes a 1/4 mile if IM lucky(I know its nothing special but im still learning) and ive done a few 15-20 foot stoppies. I like turning into a sidestreet and then leaning hella left, lockuing the rar brake and putig my left foot down and doing a 180 and take off left to turn around, thats pretty fun, I have purposely gone sideways in wet parkinglots in first and when shifting to 2nd. I do do stupid crap, most of the time though its on deserted roads or parking lots, I dont do wheelies in rush hour traffic or stoppies when people are behind me, I stay pretty safe IMO even if I try tricks.

Because you can do all this only riding for a short time doesn't mean your good.... it means your LUCKY

New to AF, but it sounds to me like some are a little envious of your purchase. I'm on an R1 as well, and can't think of any other bike I would rather ride.

Would it be smart to learn on a smaller cc? Yes. But after a few months you are always wanting to upgrade. I think you made the right decision. Utimately it's your decision; it's your money, and it's you're confidence in your ability to safely control the bike. Everyone else needs to chill out. When a fellow biker asks for help to further his education on his bike and its safety there should be no hesitation to reply. You other "riders" are a disgrace to the community and brotherhood that goes along with riding. Especially for not providing help because someone hasn't heeded your advice. The crew that I ride with would be excited that there was a new member to ride with, and would do everything to go out of their way to help ensure the safety of the rider and the pack; as well as educate him/her to become the best rider possible. Grow up. Jason

ok, I havent been here for a while, anyways I no longer have the R1, it started raining lots here and my car broke down and was forced to ride in the rain and didnt want to so I traded for a car. I had it for a couple montsh though, hauled ass, did stunts, wasnt in a world of hurt ever. rubber side down always. and yes I know the fron end comes up easy, I never noticed twitchy steering though, mine always felt smooth/solid thorugh the corners. anyways I am gonan get one again someday, maybe a R1 but probably a 600, not cuz 1000 scares me but it is too much power on sauch a short wheelbase. you cant use the power in 1st or 2nd gear. if you floor it you will go over backwards. on a 600 1st is kinda like that but nowhere near the backflipping power of a 1L, and 2nd is no problem. and thanks originalsin, thats a good attitude on things.

Well im glad to see you sold the bike 94tegRS. You may not know it now, or believe it, but i think you made the right choice. I hope you stick around and contribute to this fourm. Oh, and i hope you get an R6 this spring.

as for OriginalSin i doubt many here are envious. I would guess most of us here have our bike of choice.

Your new and with comments like "You other "riders" are a disgrace to the community and brotherhood that goes along with riding." you wont make it far in our eyes. Because in fact its just the opposite. We are trying to protect a new rider that thinks he knows how to handel a 998cc super bike. And if you think that ANY new rider can PROPERLY handel that, you arnt much of a rider your self.

94tegRS said "I DO however listen to information and peoples experiences cuz that is another way to learn something"

But also said "and I know everyone says start small but I dont se why"
which isnt listening at all, its doing the complete opposite.

But regardless its over, He had the bike used it, probably learned some, then sold it. Hopefully 94tegRS will make the safe, informed decision when purchasing his next bike.

geez... I said I listen to peoples experiences, and information they have. telling me to start small is neither of the 2. an experience would be I started on a R1 and almost killed myself cuz i was not skilled at riding. and if I decided to get a 1L again it wouldnt be a unsafe/uninformed decision. Ive done it once and could do it again.

It sucks to sell, but you made the right decision. Try a 600... they're lighter and I know I'll never see the day when I am too skilled for one. ;)

I didnt sell it. I treded oit. this is how my last 3 vehicles has gone. someone neded to sell a 97 accord Lx quick, 5 speed black sedan with 117k and I got it for 5k cash and paid taxes on 2k of it, then i traded the accord for the R1 straight across, never put it in my name and just rode it for a couple months, then got a new odometer from from DOL and traded it straight across again for a 94 integra LS with tint/viper alarm/lowered/16's/altezzas/new cd player anfd speakers/intake and exhaust, 5 speed with a new custom paint job, WW front lip and strut bar. only 100k on it.

I think i made out real good. :evillol:

So what happen, couldnt use the R1 to its full potential? I dont anyone who can.

oh i could, just not first and most of the time not 2nd. I hauled ass on that thing and flew around corners. well, Im sure not to its full potential, only people who can do this get payed to on the racetrack. think about this, I weigh 140 pounds, that makes 152 HP push only around 550 pounds on a short wheelbase, of course I cant floor it in first or 2nd. I did however floor it sometimes in first for a few seconds bringing up the front, shift to 2nd while up and balane it. did only 2 stoppies the whole time cuz I wasnt ready to do that. wooried me way too much. wheelie, brake brings you back down, on the front wheel, brakes wont help, neither would throttle so i figured id perfect everything else first, but dont have 9it anymore. but man I miss it.

Yeah I got ya. Wasnt putting you down or anything its just that its really hard to use an R1 and even my bike the R6 to its full potential. Yeah I dont know what I would do without a bike. Get back on the saddle soon.

everytime I put the pedal to the floor in my car I suffer withdrawls. lol.

thats what I miss the most, the ability to top 150 in just a matter of seconds