[R1Rider]

Let me start by saying that I have never ridden a bike by myself. I have only been a passenger and that has only been in the past 2 years. I took the motorcycle safety course 4 months ago and successfully passed and got my license. Well, I was told that an 06 R6 was too big for me and that I would not be able to handle it (I think mostly because I was a girl). So in spite of this comment I went out and purchased an 06 R1 in perfect condition with just under 200 miles. Now I am having a very hard time riding it. The bike has a lot of power and I am very inexperienced. I have only been out on back roads and have not taken the bike over 30 mph. I am practicing all the time and don't feel as though I am getting any better. Can anyone offer any thoughts, ideas or just general useful information to help me out and be a better rider? I do not want to get rid of the bike. I want to be able to handle it and become a better / safer rider. I am very determined and want to be able to master this bike in a safe way. I live in the Tewksbury area if anyone is interested in going for a slow ride and maybe showing me some tips.

[KillBill]

No doubt that the R1 is an extremely powerful motorcycle. It sounds like you are doing the right thing by being aware of it's potential and taking it slow

What types of roads have you been riding on? Route 38 type stuff? If that's the case get off those types of roads and get onto a 40mph area where you can get a better feel of the throttle and handling.

I work in Wilmington several days a week (here now actually) and would be willing to go for a ride.

[Wishbone]

WOW that is one hell of a first bike. You should REALLY consider either putting it away until next year and getting a cheap bike to learn on or sell it and get a smaller bike. A 250 ninja would be great to start with and can be had for about 1k and if you crash it, it will be way cheaper to fix than the R1

Considering your a girl your probably smaller than most guys and that just makes it tougher to ride a big bike like an R1

At the very least wear GEAR the whole shooting match boots, gloves, full face, jacket and riding pants or full leather suit (and just think girls look hot in full leather )

If your still to proud and stubborn go to a track day

PLEASE be safe and keep it shiny side up

[Degsy]

Troll (again)

[Wishbone]

Originally Posted by 04ZRX

I had the same feeling, I bet ya it is "Boss Hog" having fun with us.

I was thinking the same thing, but all the spelling was correct

[richw]

Hi I got a deal on a Saturn Booster where's a good place to try it out

[Stoneman]

At first glance, it was obvious to me that this was someone fuckin' with us. After checking the IP, it was confirmed...

I can't for the life of me understand why people do this. You know exactly who you are...

[nefarious]

Originally Posted by Stoneman

At first glance, it was obvious to me that this was someone fuckin' with us. After checking the IP, it was confirmed...

I can't for the life of me understand why people do this. You know exactly who you are...

maybe he wants the leg humpers to flirt with him?

[Wishbone]

Originally Posted by Stoneman

At first glance, it was obvious to me that this was someone fuckin' with us. After checking the IP, it was confirmed...

I can't for the life of me understand why people do this. You know exactly who you are...

so who is it? come on out with it

[R1slowflyer]

Thats pretty twisted!

Someone needs something better to do!

[Stoneman]

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

so who is it? come on out with it

Nah. I don't like doing that unless it's absolutely necessary. About all I'll add is that he's probably up at NHIS racing this weekend and he has two user names here already. Make that three...

[Stoneman]

Originally Posted by R1slowflyer

Thats pretty twisted!

Mildly retarded too... http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...some-help.html

[Josephd14]

Jeff ??? why would he choose a Yamaha.. OMG he is a Troll..

[R1Rider]

I'm not quite sure why people think this is someone playing a joke. I came here to get some honest and useful advice. Someone said about that they traced the IP address...well I'm sure if that is true it would have come back to Tewksbury which is where I stated I lived in one of my earlier posts. If you think this is some sort of joke..then don't reply. I am just looking for some help in riding the R1...thank you the guys who sent me the private messages and I will definitely be calling this week. Maybe we can get together for a ride next weekend. Stay safe.

[mycirus]

How bout you post a pic of you and your bike holding todays newspaper?

Bruce

[Wishbone]

Great point Bruce! I say no more posts until we see this proof

[Punjistick]

This thread is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever seen. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having viewed to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[Josephd14]

Okay, a simple "wrong" would've done just fine..

[naked-daytrader]

Originally Posted by Punjistick

This thread is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever seen. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having viewed to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

A simple....incorrect would have done...but....ah....ok..


Bar none the greatest movie of all time! Period! End of story!!

[Punjistick]

So true. Funny no matter how many times you watch it in a row.

[Punjistick]

Your avatar reminds me....

Hey, kids, it's me. I bet you thought that I was dead. But when I fell over I just broke my leg and got a hemorrhage in my head. HA HA HA.

[R1slowflyer]

Billy past the third grade

oh what a wonderfull day

oh passing third grade

the billy madison way e ay