R1 = licence lost?

Quiet Sat arvo and being bikeless I threw some bike gear in the back of
the car headed to a moto dealer in ACT with the intention of riding my
first R1.

Last bike was 90's GSXR11 so to me this thing was for all intents and
purposes a 600...until I twisted my right hand. 20 minutes up and down
the old Federal Hwy and I was convinced this thing was absolutely
useless to me unless I had a private track at my disposal.

I understand 600s and 750s now, R1 is beyond me, like my parents said
when I first saw the ocean as a toddler - "too big, too full!"

I went away seriosuly considering sport-tourers something I didn't think
I be contemplating just yet (I'm 33). I remember having quite a lot of
fun test riding a Royal Star a few years ago, w/ set of pipes (detuned
V-max motor in a cruiser for those that don't know it). Fun that's what
it's all about - I need to keep that it perspective, no matter what the
wheels.

Cudex

 

Yep, my thoughts exactly, I was wondering why you would take an R1 tp the
Old Hwy, I thought a quick sqirt up black mountain or even down across
Coppins Crossing and to the Cotter might give you some idea....

I havnt ridden one myself but a visit to Action might be on the cards as
well......... just to get an idea of what they are really like...... I get
enough of a rush from my CBR600 but have often wondered

TwoDogs ..... (CBR600F4I)

 

Credibility lost, more like!!
Clem

 

f that! i've already lost my license on the 250! just a lapse of
concentration can have the coppers whirling their sirens.

 

It is if you forgot to check for Cops first Can happen to anyone!

Mike (No...I am not condoning such behaviour)

 

try and keep the speed within 80km/hr with a sportsbike. i find that
harder than crusing in 3rd or 4th gear (which is relatively about +110).
and on a 2 stroke that's even harder.