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12-14-2008, 07:45 PM
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I eat my R1
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Newbie uncomfortable driving the R1
Hi, daily drive a Kawasaki Concours which is a 1000cc sport touring bike. Recently bought a 2005 R1. I only made two rides on it. I drive extremely slow on it and have a hard time taking curves. Maybe to all of you seasoned R1 riders this must seem like a newbie question, well it is. Did you guys have the same feeling when you first drove the R1?
I am feeling awry when I have to take a curves, it's like the bike stays straight up and wants to go straight, steering is very short angle, so yes, I have to lean in, but it feels awry, maybe I just have to get used to it. maybe you all have some tips on riding or maybe you can make me comfortable telling me your first riding experiences. Thanks all in advance. I am anxious to go for a ride, but I drive like slow and scared on my R1 while while blasting on my Kawasaki Concours.
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12-14-2008, 07:47 PM
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I eat my R1
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so the concourse will turn and your R1 won't?
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12-14-2008, 07:47 PM
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at the crossroads
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You probably need to set up the suspension and just not fear curves. I hope you take the time to get comfortable with the bike. And if people come in here flaming you just ignore them
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12-14-2008, 07:50 PM
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I eat my R1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W8nonu
You probably need to set up the suspension and just not fear curves. I hope you take the time to get comfortable with the bike. And if people come in here flaming you just ignore them
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saying the R1 won't turn but the big sport tourer will with no problem (at any suspension setting) is uhmmm...suspect
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ZX14 Red - SOLD!
CBR600RR - Track bike
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12-14-2008, 07:51 PM
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at the crossroads
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steveWFL
saying the R1 won't turn but the big sport tourer will with no problem (at any suspension setting) is uhmmm...suspect
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maybe.lol. or he is just scared of curves and leaning
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12-14-2008, 07:54 PM
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I eat my R1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W8nonu
maybe.lol. or he is just scared of curves and leaning
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my bad..... apologies with this disclaimer: I just can't grasp riding a sport tourer daily then an R1 being intimidating to turn  
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2008 R1 (pornstar nail polish colored red)
ZX14 Red - SOLD!
CBR600RR - Track bike
Last edited by steveWFL; 12-14-2008 at 07:54 PM.
Reason: two spellings~
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12-14-2008, 07:56 PM
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at the crossroads
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12-14-2008, 07:58 PM
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I eat my R1
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there's no issue with the bike, I am sure it's normal. I just had the bike checked and tuned by GMD Computrack, so I know the bike is in perfect condition. Tires are kinda on the sleek side. I think I come from a much different bike (heavy, wide steering angle) where I sit upright, to a light, nervous, leaning forward, short steering angle. It looks like a ride better leaning over the gas tank.
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12-14-2008, 07:59 PM
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Yamaha blue, in any color.
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How much do you weigh?
I agree with w8nonu... this sounds like suspension.
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12-14-2008, 08:11 PM
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I eat my R1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W8nonu
You probably need to set up the suspension and just not fear curves. I hope you take the time to get comfortable with the bike. And if people come in here flaming you just ignore them
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Thanks for the heads up
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12-14-2008, 08:12 PM
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I eat my R1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanQ
How much do you weigh?
I agree with w8nonu... this sounds like suspension.
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I weigh 207lbs
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12-14-2008, 08:15 PM
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I eat my R1
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dimitrios, another thing is it'll turn easier with the balls of your feet on the pegs
(probably the sport tourer didn't, or it didn't factor as much)
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2010 Concours14 - the long hauls
2008 R1 (pornstar nail polish colored red)
ZX14 Red - SOLD!
CBR600RR - Track bike
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12-14-2008, 08:19 PM
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Yamaha blue, in any color.
Join Date: Jun 2005
Bikes: 91 FZR1000, 04 YZF-R1, 05 V-Max 0098/2000, 04 Warrior, 05 R6
Location: Jacksonville, NC USA
Posts: 21,307
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dimitrios
I weigh 207lbs
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What year R1?
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R1-016 'Venom' Squadron Member
CCS #598
91 FZR 1000
04 YZF-R1
05 YZF-R6 (track bike)
05 Vmax 20th Anniversary 98 of 2000
04 Road Star Warrior
TEAM: SO FAST SO CLEAN
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12-14-2008, 08:19 PM
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at the crossroads
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanQ
How much do you weigh?
I agree with w8nonu... this sounds like suspension.
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Your teachings are inspiring me to help others sensei 
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12-14-2008, 08:20 PM
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I eat my R1
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DanQ per his post FYI: "Recently bought a 2005 R1"
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2010 Concours14 - the long hauls
2008 R1 (pornstar nail polish colored red)
ZX14 Red - SOLD!
CBR600RR - Track bike
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12-14-2008, 08:32 PM
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I eat my R1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanQ
What year R1?
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2005
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12-14-2008, 08:37 PM
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I eat my R1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steveWFL
dimitrios, another thing is it'll turn easier with the balls of your feet on the pegs
(probably the sport tourer didn't, or it didn't factor as much)
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That's interesting steveWFL, this would also imply that I would lean myself on the gas tank I guess, lock myself in so to speak
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12-14-2008, 08:41 PM
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What? Did I do that? Who me??
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Have you gone through the MSF course?
push pull on the bars?
If you can turn the Kawai, you can turn the R1..
Suspenson is one thing.. But, I'd start with the tire pressure..just a guess..but if the front is low, it wont want to turn at all..
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12-14-2008, 08:42 PM
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I eat my R1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dimitrios
That's interesting steveWFL, this would also imply that I would lean myself on the gas tank I guess, lock myself in so to speak
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I'm 6'2" tall, I have to move back in the seat on sportbikes. But if the balls of your feet are on the pegs and you're tall that will happen
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2010 Concours14 - the long hauls
2008 R1 (pornstar nail polish colored red)
ZX14 Red - SOLD!
CBR600RR - Track bike
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12-14-2008, 08:43 PM
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What? Did I do that? Who me??
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dimitrios
That's interesting steveWFL, this would also imply that I would lean myself on the gas tank I guess, lock myself in so to speak
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That will come later.. lets start with setup, and turning techniqes first..
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