Let's recap about that damn NOT A GOOD FIRST BIKE thing.

"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy) 09/26/2016 at 04:15 • Filed to: Yamaha YZF-R6, Regular Car Reviews, Regular Motorcycle Reviews, RCR, RMR

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Aye?

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > Wheelerguy 09/26/2016 at 05:29

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Maybe it’s just me but looks like someone over torqued the river tool when they put on the master link. That can’t be good in the long run. Otherwise I thought it was a fairly accurate assessment of the bike I almost bought before I picked up my SV as a first bike

Tripper > Wheelerguy 09/26/2016 at 08:21

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My best friend hopped on a new R6 when he was 18, I (19 at the time) cosigned on the loan so he could get it. His parents were thrilled!

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 09/26/2016 at 08:32

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Rivet tool*

Kinda won’t let me edit my comment

Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. > Tripper 09/26/2016 at 09:07

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How badly did this end?

Tripper > Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. 09/26/2016 at 09:23

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That was over 10 years ago. Since then hes had another R6, a Hypermotard, an R1 (just sold), and a DR650. He was the best man in my wedding in July, and both of his parents were in attendance.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Wheelerguy 09/26/2016 at 09:32

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Cnn confirm. Had a high strung 600cc as first bike, was terrible idea.

Alex Zapata > Wheelerguy 09/26/2016 at 09:36

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I mean he’s right, we all know it, 4 years after I started riding I still find most bikes to command respect; 600s and 1000s scare the living crap out of me, even though I love the CBR1000 and the BMW S1000 I know I probably will never not be too afraid to own one.

I know a story of a guy that went to my local BMW dealer (which was like home back then) 18 or 19 years old with his dad no less, going to get his first road bike, an S1000RR, when the salesman was trying to convince them to get a G650GS for him, they called the Manager, a man who’s been riding for like 50 years or so, he told them that some heartless salesman would probably sell them the bike, but that he refused to participate in the serious injury or death of his son and that neither him or anyone on his dealership would sell them the RR; they left pretty mad.

People just don’t get the fact that it doesn’t matter if you ride dirt bikes, it doesn’t matter if you drive fast cars, first road bike is like learning from scratch, at least for a little while.

(I’m extra touchy because I went down recently...)

Wheelerguy > Tripper 09/26/2016 at 09:53

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Safe to say this story ended well.

fintail > Alex Zapata 09/26/2016 at 10:04

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Money and sense often exist in inverse proportions, especially as the amount of money increases.

Joel Ness > Wheelerguy 09/26/2016 at 11:00

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As a rider of 5 years (who was actually talked down from buying this exact bike as his first) this video is bang on. Ended up with a first gen sv650 instead. I firmly believe that decision to listen to wisdom has allowed me to be life long rider that can handle any bike now. Like mister regular said, below the threshold, almost any inline 4 super sport is sedate. However, new riders are woefully under skilled for the bikes limits, which is just a wrist twist away in the middle of a corner, or on the highway when around cars.

Joel Ness > Joel Ness 09/26/2016 at 11:06

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And yes, when you cross that threshold it’s like hitting max boost in a civic with a single massive turbo and a good tune.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Wheelerguy 09/26/2016 at 12:14

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My first and only bike has been a 2001 R6. Had never riden a bike before, learned on the R6 then took the MSF course. 6 years and 2 track days later and still going good. I love that bike, and it is everything Regular says it is. Super docile at low revs, and a screamer up top. Probably should have started on something smaller, but oh well. It really depends on the person, I was 23 so at least a little more responsible. Wouldn’t change it for the world.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 09/26/2016 at 12:15

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Surprised you were able to screen cap that moment and catch it in the first place!

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 09/26/2016 at 12:21

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Took a couple of tries to pause it at the right moment but it was the end of the midnight shift and I had nothing going on lol

Alex Zapata > fintail 09/26/2016 at 13:01

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I think the amount of bros in Superbikes (and in fact Sports and Superbike sales) can really confirm you don’t need money to be stupid.

fintail > Alex Zapata 09/26/2016 at 13:42

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True, but when daddy is buying their entitled devilspawn a 15K+ toy, the bro might not be the only problem.