[Jack_R1]

Hi all.

This thread is for those who ask the eternal question - "How about R1 as my first bike?".
The question comes in several variations, and I tried to find the relevant threads to answer these variations of the question.

This is a collection of the best threads on the subject, presenting different opinions. I hope it'll save a lot of time and unnecessary questions.

Interesting discussions:
Who started out on an r1
new bike
R1 as a first bike?'

If you're thinking about buying an R1 and have no prior experience with bikes, these threads are for you to read carefully:
!st bike
Newbie with a few 2004 R1 questions
Few R1 questions (newbie)
My R1 First Bike Story… long, but please read
Girlfriend wants R1
R6 or R1
New Guy!
Is the R1 a good choice for a first bike?
I'm going to get a 04 R1 for my first bike that i can actually take on the street!
First bike recommendations ? R6...R1 ?
Noob
1st Bike...

If you're thinking about buying an R1 and have some dirt/other background, these threads might answer your questions:
New to R1s; Need advice on First Bike
Should I buy a new R1
My first R1 (first Liter Bike)

I hope the information will prove useful.

 

[Jack_R1]

By the way, this thread is going to turn sticky.

 

[r1-superstar]

This thread needs to be made into a sticky.

 

[Eyespy]

Well, in that case, let me say it now:

Blah blah blah......blah :sneaky

 

[Tron]

yes... BLAH BLAH BLAH....

R1 means a learning bike....mmmmmmm

learn to kill yourself reallllly fast..

 

[mars]

what about if you're responsible.:lol

 

[joerocket_1]

This is why insurance rates are high. Rich kids have daddy go buy them the latest and greatest for their first bike and whammo! faster than wacko jacko can hit on a 10 year old they bin it. I think the US should do what England does, make people work their way up to a liter bike. I think its like 250 cc they have to ride for year, then 600, etc. Would help us out!

 

[RyzER]

ABSOLUTELY, UNEQUIVICABLY(?) NO F*UCKING WAY---------------------


--------------DON'T DO IT!!! (M.S.F. OR NOT!!!----------------



(I know one idiot is gonna our read our posts and deduce that they should get something a bit slower ....like a Gsxr-1000:scared instead )

When I took my R6 off the lot I was so scared I completely fogged my windshield:lol ( It was 75 degrees and SUNNY:fact :lol .

 

[R1 Kid]

This is a good start to a reference thread for newbies and wantabies (as in want an R1 as first bike)

 

[Tron]

M.S.F. lol yeah like that will get u ready 4 an R1....

SQUIDS buy big bikes wif daddy's $$$$ so they can kill em selves faster than buying drugs... I say let it happen, let the chips fall where they may.

 

[marlboro R1]

Yeah it"s a great idea all newbies should start on r1"s.
That"ll just make it easier for us to find parts on EBAY>

 

[Ronin R1]

About time we had a sticky for this question

 

[Darkangel]

About time we had a sticky for this question

:iamwithst

Let's just hope all adhere. But you know people will be hard headed and get what they want anyhow. Sooo many times I see someone get a bike they can't handle, get their @** whipped by it (a lot of times hurt really bad) and then say "I'm never getting on a motorcycle again"! :2bitchsla Makes you want to choke'm

 

[XXXMAX]

:bash

R1= $10,500

Permit/ licence/ Insurance Fees = +/- $500

Proving Darwin's therory of evolution, PRICELESS


it's all in how you look at it

 

[Skeeter]

This thread will clear up most of the questions from all of the newbies.
Glad to see it all in one central location for all to view. Jack, nice job on
doing the research.

 

[downtown]

Well done Jack.

Good to see you.

 

[Rocke91262]

im buying a R6 for my first sportbike, but at least ive had some riding experiance. unlike some kids that see biker boyz and decide they need a turbo busa with nawwwsssssssssssss. but like i always say **** those kids. im buying this bike all by myself and daddy has nothing to do with my bike.



sorry had to get that off of my chest
Damn i hate rich dumb kids

 

[hooligan_r1]

:iamwithst

Let's just hope all adhere. But you know people will be hard headed and get what they want anyhow. Sooo many times I see someone get a bike they can't handle, get their @** whipped by it (a lot of times hurt really bad) and then say "I'm never getting on a motorcycle again"! :2bitchsla Makes you want to choke'm

:iamwithst If they would've started on a smaller bike, they might've progressed to bigger and better and stayed with it.
Oh well........

 

[wonder140]

This thread will clear up most of the questions from all of the newbies.
Glad to see it all in one central location for all to view. Jack, nice job on
doing the research.

:iamwithst :hellobye

 

[kathy]

In Ireland you have to stay under 400cc untill you are twenty four in theory anyway.