Hey guys/ dare I say gals? I’m Joey from the east coast of the USA! 2020 has been a shit show and a year unlike any other. Despite that all, I picked up my first motorcycle a few months ago in December. 2005 Yamaha R1. Wanted an ‘09-12 model sooo bad but I settled for the 05 as I’m saving up for a BMW 335i twin turbo.
Anyway I’ve been around here and Reddit and the general world long enough to know about the old drama filled debate of getting an asphalt killer R1 as a first bike even with little dirt bike experience nothing more for me. I know my limits and have owned boosted cars of the 400whp range but as we all know it’s a bike comparable to a jet pack. I have pretty much mastered this bike and I’m lucky to not have any close calls. I still respect it every time I climb on. Thanks In advance for all the advice and knowledge I’m sure to gain from being here!
/Joey
Anyway I’ve been around here and Reddit and the general world long enough to know about the old drama filled debate of getting an asphalt killer R1 as a first bike even with little dirt bike experience nothing more for me. I know my limits and have owned boosted cars of the 400whp range but as we all know it’s a bike comparable to a jet pack. I have pretty much mastered this bike and I’m lucky to not have any close calls. I still respect it every time I climb on. Thanks In advance for all the advice and knowledge I’m sure to gain from being here!
/Joey