[easy]

I picked up my bike on Saturday. I didn't ride it anywhere except home, because I had stuff to do...

I got home later that night and I was showing my bike to my friend. He noticed that when I had my hand on the right clip-on, there was massive amounts of flex. A bolt in the clip-on assembly was missing (see picture- the circled bolt is the one that was missing). Pretty much freaked me out.

The dealership from which I bought the bike is closed on Sundays, so I rode my bike (carefully) to a different dealership and asked them to hook me up with a bolt, and they did.

After that, I really started riding it, trying to keep the RPMs below 7k, per the owner's manual. The thing is much, much faster than I ever thought it would be. I can't even begin to imagine that thing being my first bike, let alone a liter bike, know what I'm saying?

The front tire came up a few times from throttle only. And that's with me still being afraid to just grab a handful of gas! BTW, anybody know how optimistic the speedometer is? I was doing 75 or 80 on the freeway, but it didn't feel like I was going that fast. Also, I wasn't passing many cars at that speed.

The wheelbase is shorter than my ducati by about two inches, yet it's much more stable and planted, especially on the freeway.

Anyway, the thing is tons of fun. I think I'll keep my ducati monster (for a while at least), because it's nice to have variety, but I don't see myself riding anything but the R6

 

[easy]

I forgot the picture:

 

[are_one]

Holy crap! My friend just got his last thursday, and the exact same bolt was loose. I wonder how many others are like that?

 

[easy]

I'm going to go to the dealership tomorrow and see if I can get something for free, since my life was endangered. I'm thinking some leathers or a new helmet

 

[Daekwan]

You'll probably just get the bolt that was missing in the first place..

Dealerships only care when you are spending the money.. after its in the cash register... you are a normal person again..

 

[easy]

you're probably right, but I'll still ask/demand

 

[roman_van_alten]

good luck :thumbup

 

[tub]

hey mate... congrats on getting your bike!!

i know what u mean about fun i find it hard 2 wipe the smile from my face whenever i get off it!!

have fun

 

[easy]

thanks, tub. As far as the speedometer goes, do you know how accurate it is? The bike just feels so planted and stable, I can hardly believe the speedometer, sometimes.

 

[tub]

yeah i know what ya mean... i can't believe what speed im doing sometimes until i look down at the speedo!!

i've tested the accuracy of it beside an R1 doing the same speed & it's pretty much spot on!!

haven't tested it beside a car tho.

 

[gtg727g]

I'm going to go to the dealership tomorrow and see if I can get something for free, since my life was endangered. I'm thinking some leathers or a new helmet

How did the trip to the dealership turn out?

 

[easy]

just like Daekwan said- at first I thought they were going to make me pay for the bolt, but "oh no, man, we'll buy the bolt for you, you don't have to worry about that."

damn bastids. I should talk to a manager

 

[AFLACMATTH]

My 2002 R1 had the same bolt missing-when they are shipped that clip on is left loose so it can be shipped folded back

 

[killershroomr6]

How much did you pay for the R6 otd?

Man, I hope I like it as much as you seemed to, lol.

 

[r1-superstar]

I picked up my bike on Saturday. I didn't ride it anywhere except home, because I had stuff to do...

I got home later that night and I was showing my bike to my friend. He noticed that when I had my hand on the right clip-on, there was massive amounts of flex. A bolt in the clip-on assembly was missing (see picture- the circled bolt is the one that was missing). Pretty much freaked me out.

The dealership from which I bought the bike is closed on Sundays, so I rode my bike (carefully) to a different dealership and asked them to hook me up with a bolt, and they did.

After that, I really started riding it, trying to keep the RPMs below 7k, per the owner's manual. The thing is much, much faster than I ever thought it would be. I can't even begin to imagine that thing being my first bike, let alone a liter bike, know what I'm saying?

The front tire came up a few times from throttle only. And that's with me still being afraid to just grab a handful of gas! BTW, anybody know how optimistic the speedometer is? I was doing 75 or 80 on the freeway, but it didn't feel like I was going that fast. Also, I wasn't passing many cars at that speed.

The wheelbase is shorter than my ducati by about two inches, yet it's much more stable and planted, especially on the freeway.

Anyway, the thing is tons of fun. I think I'll keep my ducati monster (for a while at least), because it's nice to have variety, but I don't see myself riding anything but the R6

Congrats!! :beer

I rode a brand new '03 last year. Man you must rev the hell out of it. It makes no power below 10K....But it felt silky smooth and light, but not as smooth as my '04 R1.

 

[easy]

killershroom: out the door it was around 97, I think. I'm sure that in Texas it will be bucks cheaper than that.

r1-superstar: it's funny that you say it makes no power below 10k rpm, and in a way I know what you mean, but I'm coming from a monster 620, so it makes plenty of power at any engine speed, compared to what I'm used to

 

[03blackredLOUD6]

I bought an LE R6 last june. My buddy took it riding and come back freaking out b/c the right clip on was bent. Inspected and it was the same bolt missing. It has power below 10k.....starts around 5500 to 7000 dies out at 8k and picks back up after 10k. Really peaky power. I have a black satin D&D so it doesnt matter how fast i go it sounds like I am going fast!