05_R6 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hi guys. My name is James. I just traded my 1998 eclipse for a 2005. All white. R6. It has a few mods such as a power commander ( which is suppose to have a good tune on it, making 140hp.), a full exhaust, chain and sprocket upgrade, and 6500 miles. My eclipse had some work done but was just a roller, so I decided to take the trade since I've always wanted a bike. It just got delivered yesterday and my friend from work is storing it for a few weeks until I figure out what to do with it over winter. My plans for it are to do just a headlight upgrade, stabilizer and buy a good amount of safety equipment. This is my first bike, so anyone willing to help a brotha out, I would greatly appreciate it. I look forward to learning as much as possible and not troll like I did over at CR. haha. Keyword did. Lol. Thanks guys.James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Welcome....Take the MSF course. DEFINITELY get gear! Helmet, gloves, and Jacket minimum but look for boots and pants as well.Dont think you really need a stabilizer quite yet...Should prolly spend the money on gear.Do a good once over on your bike to make sure its mechanically in good shape. Go on some group rides next season, ride your pace and learn what you can. And that must be a hell of a tune..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05_R6 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I plan to dump it. Ill take your advice thanks. I also want to send the headlights out for bixenon retrofitting. Those are my only plans and don't want to spend any more on it. First thing is transferring the title, registering, license, whole nine yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 No way in Hell is an r6 making 140 HP. They're fast bikes, don't get me wrong, but no way is anyone tuning 140 HP out of one. That being said, Congrats on your trade, invest in a good helmet jacket and gloves and have a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Welcome to the site, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7fx Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Maybe 104 Hp but 140 no way...Welcome Edited December 5, 2011 by c7fx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Welcome to OR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05_R6 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I dunno man. Ill put it on Brian's dyne this spring or summer. It's fast. All I know. And super fucking clean now thanks to my buddy from work mike. Who is also on here. Thanks fOr the time. I'll post pics later tOnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 welcome!+1 for pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 My fz1 puts 136 at the rear. Id be suprised if your making 140 at the rear. I see you said you plan on dumping it. That sounds like the wrong attitude to have going into learning to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Welcome to or.If you plan on dumping make sure you have good gear and insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downwithdisease Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I agree with everyone.... 1) Your bike has >140HP 2) Take the MSF. This class helps you understand the basics 3) Buy twist of the wrist (http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Motorcycle-Roadracers-Handbook/dp/0965045013) or (http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-II-DVD-Set/dp/B003U7WG2U/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t) 4) Buy Gear. chick before: http://www.600rr.net/vb/showpost.php?p=2934955&postcount=1519chick after: http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4698552&postcount=46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 2005. All white. R6. It has a few mods such as a power commander ( which is suppose to have a good tune on it, making 140hp.), a full exhaust, chain and sprocket upgrade, and 6500 miles. My eclipse had some work done but was just a roller, so I decided to take the trade since I've always wanted a bike. You are NOT putting 140 to the rear. My 05 636 puts about 115. Hope you have a car for the winter and not just the bike. Enjoy the new bike and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Im sure it has AT LEAST 140hp. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Im sure it has AT LEAST 140hp. Welcome!Must have stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Yes sir! At 5hp a piece I am thinking it has at least 7 stickers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05_R6 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Thanks guys. And I didn't mean I plan on dumping it. I don't plan on dumping a lot of money into is what I meant lol. Whoops. Thanks for the helpful comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 buy gear (ebay is great for jackets/boots) get a new helmet as they do go bad over time. gloves could be bought used also.msf course is good but you could skip that and take trackday course also, either way your going to get good seat time in on the bike, thats the biggest thing you need is seattime. when spring comes around i would suggest avoiding bikenights/tacobell meets till you get a few months under your belt. riding with groups of people is how new riders get pressured into keeping up and sometimes riding over their limit and getting hurt. RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE, go out with personal buddys at first till you get comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 gloves could be bought used also.used gloves and used helmets are like wearing a used jock strap or putting on a hat you find at the thrift store...no thanks!!welcome new guy! bike sounds nice, and seems like you got a hell of a trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 R6? first bike? good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJKITTY Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 R6? first bike? good luck.my first bike was a 600RR. Sure it may have been more difficult than other choices but I learned just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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