Just bought a 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1!

[Smifffy]

I'd suggest riding the nice windy roads that you are already familiar with from riding on your 250 would be a great place to start.

[NinjaNanna]

hmmm, do I smell a troll?

[r1whanga]

[QUOTE=jolly_26;1130600791]Fuck that's a big step up mate, how are you finding the difference? Some people don't even recommend jumping on an r6 straight off a 250, let alone an r1![/QUOTE

it feels like a totally different riding experience, i feel WAY more comfortable hanging off the side going through a corner, the power is crazy.. first day i got it, turned off a main road & thought I would open it up abit to test out the gooo!! & to my surprise the front wheel picks up! totally freaky i hadn't realized the raw grunt of this bike! I had half a second to decrease the throttle or else .. one thing i learnt that evening is that i must always have motorbike in my life =]

[haydes55]

I had a few people saying I made a big jump up going from a klx300 to a z1000. It's funny though, my race bike I rode for 4 years before even getting a 250 was 77kg and 70hp at the wheel. So even my z1000 is a step back in terms of power to weight ratio.

Glad to finally have my license done and dusted. Bigger bikes make bigger smiles!

[Ride 24/7]

hello everyone, I've managed to buy a 2006 YAMAHA YFZ-R1! I've gone from a 2009 ninja 250 to this sexy beast. I LOVE it! I've had it for 4 days now, i have a completely new view & feel on riding its BRILLIANT! I'm in the northshore & I'm completely new to this kiwibiker community! I'm looking for some nice windy roads close-ish to the northshore to ride this Sunday. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY?? =) feel free to share your knowledge & wisdom with me! cheerios =}

Congrats on the bike man, I know exactly how you're feeling right now, I also started off on a Ninja 250 and went to a SV1000S when I got my full and I couldn't believe how different it was and I spent all summer out riding it every chance that I got, just make sure you take the time to get used to the bike and the power.

If you're keen I'll be heading out for a ride on Sunday through whitford, maraetai, clevedon, kawakawa etc. your're welcome to tag along if you don't mind riding out that way, some really nice coastal roads.

By the way I'm new to Kiwi Biker and keen to find other riders to ride with in Auckland so if anyone else is also keen for whitford this Sunday let me know.

[Smifffy]

Since you're both new, I'll explain the rules to you.

You need to post pics of your bikes, we like good motorcycle pr0n round here.

[Erelyes]

Since you're both new, I'll explain the rules to you.

You need to post pics of your bikes, we like good motorcycle pr0n round here.

Show us le bike, soldier!

Have fun, don't kill yaself mmkay. Do a course or summat if it's scared ya like that once already!