1000cc for a beginner (please advise)

[NathFZ1]

Well I actually don't have it yet - he's going to ride it up for me next weekend so can't upload pics until then

 

 @Six30 @Bender @Stu it definitely has.. can't believe it myself - i'm gonna upload the pics when I have it next week

Edited August 21, 2021 by NathFZ1
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[Bender]

1 hour ago, NathFZ1 said:

Well I actually don't have it yet - he's going to ride it up for me next weekend so can't upload pics until then

 

 @Six30 @Bender @Stu it definitely has.. can't believe it myself - i'm gonna upload the pics when I have it next week

So you couldn't take a pic in the shop, c'mon  

 

Hope it all goes to plan,  just remember 150hp is going to be a big upgrade from the gladius  

[NathFZ1]

@Bender  def gonna upload pics... watch this space and im gonna go so easy with it. Cant even ride it for at least a month until I pass the mod 2

[Ian Frog]

Bet you do though lol.

Just go easy and don`t attract too much attention.

Cheers

Ian

[NathFZ1]

As promised guys. What a beauty.. 100% made the right choice. 

[NathFZ1]

Thanks all so much for your advice. Really much appreciated 

[bonio]

Looks a real cracker! Congrats

[Stu]

They are cracking bikes  

 

Enjoy 

[NathFZ1]

Much better picture. I love it.. my back starts to ache after a while but I think that's because I sit in quite a crouched riding position and its really difficult to find 1st from 2nd and with no gear indicator thats a bit of a pain. What were your first bikes and do they bring you good memories?

[Bianco2564]

Nice looking bike, its one I've considered when I can't get on with the R1s riding position anymore.

The only thing between 1st and 2nd is neutral which has a warning light?

Is the clutch adjusted correctly?

The gear change on my R1 is best done without the clutch when going from 2nd to 3rd and up. Using the clutch in higher gears results in jerky changes and false neutrals.

 

[Blackholesun]

19 hours ago, NathFZ1 said:

Much better picture. I love it.. my back starts to ache after a while but I think that's because I sit in quite a crouched riding position and its really difficult to find 1st from 2nd and with no gear indicator thats a bit of a pain. What were your first bikes and do they bring you good memories?

I thought you hadht passed yet !

[NathFZ1]

4 hours ago, Blackholesun said:

I thought you hadht passed yet !

I went out with my instructor, we were both radioed up but now have to wait another 4 weeks until my test again

Edited August 30, 2021 by NathFZ1
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[Blackholesun]

Is it cheaper this way ?

[Pbassred]

Its like this.  The idea that you can die on a 600 or a 1000 is misleading.  Both can far exceed the speed limit.  There is nothing you can do on a 1000 that you can't do on a 600.  The difference is that a 600 corners better, it burns less gas and parts will be less expencive.  The concept of betting the biggest bike you can afford is a bragging rights fashion from 40 years ago when a 350cc  and doing a ton was a bike deal.  A2 bikes will do 100MPH+.  There are some absolutely georgeous 600/650s out there. 

The question is; do you want to enjoy the ride or spend you time "managing" the bike?  How much does peer pressure and ego matter to you?  When you pass your test the learning does not stop.  You will become a better rider if you learn to fully exploit a 600cc for a couple of years or 10,000 miles.