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Author Topic: My first big bike ride.  (Read 1008 times)

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My first big bike ride.
« on: March 13, 2011, 10:12:59 AM »
Picked up my Er6-f yesterday. Wow, though restricted, more than happy with performance. Bit nervous at first but soon got more confident, seems easier to ride than my YBR as the power is there now. Getting used to the increase in weight as it is trickier getting on/off. Love the thumpier sound of the engine and the difference in acceleration.  Love the digital dashboard with all the info it gives out. Love the protection from the wind the fairing and screen gives, what a difference in comfort ! Was torn between riding it or watching the match, what a day, new bike, Wales and Italy winning, just need the jocks to beat england for the perfect weekend! Grinning like a grinny thing! :cheers
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My first big bike ride.
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2011, 10:34:02 AM »
Glad you are happy with it. I was so close to buying the 6f, took it for a test ride and loved it. Only thing that stopped me was the dealer. Pretty powerful for starter bike and comfortable to ride.
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2011, 11:06:56 AM »
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Picked up my Er6-f yesterday. Wow, though restricted, more than happy with performance. Bit nervous at first but soon got more confident, seems easier to ride than my YBR as the power is there now. Getting used to the increase in weight as it is trickier getting on/off. Love the thumpier sound of the engine and the difference in acceleration.  Love the digital dashboard with all the info it gives out. Love the protection from the wind the fairing and screen gives, what a difference in comfort ! Was torn between riding it or watching the match, what a day, new bike, Wales and Italy winning, just need the jocks to beat england for the perfect weekend! Grinning like a grinny thing! :cheers

nice one.  I'd choose bike over Rugby too  :thumbsup
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2011, 12:43:16 PM »
 :thumbsup  :thumb_up
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2011, 06:04:19 PM »
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2011, 07:07:47 PM »
 :thumbsup us too by the way who did win as like you lot out on the bikes  :thumbsup
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2011, 07:11:30 PM »
Gayland but they struggled, so bit of luck ireland will smash then next week :)
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2011, 07:19:47 PM »
oh well
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2011, 07:34:07 PM »
the restricter on thr er6 is a screw in the throttle grip to stop you using all the revs in 6th, easy to take out when your used to the bike  :thumbsup
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2011, 08:00:44 PM »
Nice one Tamyam  :tup2

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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2011, 08:01:40 PM »
Glad you had a good day out  :thumbsup
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2011, 08:05:22 PM »
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the restricter on thr er6 is a screw in the throttle grip to stop you using all the revs in 6th, easy to take out when your used to the bike  :thumbsup

No its not. Its a screw on the throttle body that stops the throttle opening all the way.  They are prone to vibration and tend to unscrew and fall out...... :innocent

Great to see your happy with the bike  :thumbsup
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2011, 08:17:52 PM »
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the restricter on thr er6 is a screw in the throttle grip to stop you using all the revs in 6th, easy to take out when your used to the bike  :thumbsup

No its not. Its a screw on the throttle body that stops the throttle opening all the way.  They are prone to vibration and tend to unscrew and fall out...... :innocent

Great to see your happy with the bike  :thumbsup
i knew it was a screw in the throttle somewhere, remember when you done chaz's
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2011, 08:25:00 PM »
 :thumbsup :thumbsup enjoy it
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Re: My first big bike ride.
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2011, 09:52:40 PM »
nice one..enjoy it
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