JB's New Toy

JonBeast · Apr 2, 2011

Just picked it up today...03 Yamaha R6...it needs a little cosmetic help, but its my first bike so I'm not complaining :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

You can see the TL and th stang on the street :tongue3:

Quick Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oQefrf46pE

mygreengt · Apr 2, 2011

Looks good! Be careful out there!

JonBeast · Apr 2, 2011

Thanks man...I will.

I have a lot of plans for it...just ordered new tires for it...gonna paint it black, with gold or red wheels, new grips, tank protector, probably needs a new chain/sprocket (this one is getting loose).

Its not perfect...but its a great first bike. It has a stunt cage on it...I'm eventually gonna take it off, but I'll keep it on for now in case I dump it while I'm learning

OnyxCobra · Apr 2, 2011

nice dude, congrats. I do like the Yamahas.

5.0kid · Apr 3, 2011

nice purchase! very jealous as i have to wait a while still till i can get myself a bike! as said earlier, be careful with this being ur first!

Shifty Powers · Apr 3, 2011

nice bike man.. Why is it the camera shots look kinda odd? U do that on purpose? I see you still have the saleens lol..

Really nice bike though man.. Be careful and dont try and be one of those asshats weaving in and out of people all the time at 120...Least till u get the hang of it..

Also u should sign up for a track day or 2 at the track.. it really helps from what ive heard from riders

Gregor185 · Apr 3, 2011

sick jon...must be nice to have all that money for all those toys haha

JStang98 · Apr 3, 2011

Nice pick up man, you gonna paint the stock wheels or you gonna buy some different ones?

duff daddy · Apr 3, 2011

I have like 6 AGV Valentino Rossi and Arai helmets for sale if you want any info let me know.

mygreengt · Apr 3, 2011

Shifty Powers said:
nice bike man.. Why is it the camera shots look kinda odd? U do that on purpose? I see you still have the saleens lol..

Really nice bike though man.. Be careful and dont try and be one of those asshats weaving in and out of people all the time at 120...Least till u get the hang of it..

Also u should sign up for a track day or 2 at the track.. it really helps from what ive heard from riders

wide angle lens

Venomous96Cobra · Apr 3, 2011

I like it and would also leave the cage on! I plan on doing a cage or buying one when I finally do get a bike, it's great protection if you do dump it!

JonBeast · Apr 3, 2011

Thanks guys! No worries...I'm being smart about it. I'm shopping for a nice helmet, jacket, and gloves right now.

JStang98 said:
Nice pick up man, you gonna paint the stock wheels or you gonna buy some different ones?

I'm gonna have the stock wheels powdercoated

auto_x5.0 · Apr 3, 2011

For it being your first bike, is it easy to ride? Do you have experience with other dirtbikes, quads, etc?

JonBeast · Apr 3, 2011

auto_x5.0 said:
For it being your first bike, is it easy to ride? Do you have experience with other dirtbikes, quads, etc?

No experience really...I contemplated going with a small beater bike to learn on, but I've heard both sides of the story. Lots of people say...start with a 250, then go bigger. Then other people say don't bother with a 250 you'll get sick of it in 3 weeks. So I went with the ladder...and just got what I wanted. I'm going to take a riding class to get my license...and I'm gonna take my time getting to know the bike. I've been tooling around in my driveway with it...once my gear gets here (just ordered helmet/jacket/gloves)...I'll take it to the street.

I have a bunch of friends with bikes...so I have a lot of advice and positive support around me

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98Viperblue · Apr 3, 2011

Nice man, I've always wanted a bike, I grew up on a dirt bike..
Especially since at my new job there are never any parking places, but there are always bike parking places.

However, I will never take the chance. No matter how good of a rider you are, the people around you can decide your fate at any second. And unfortunately this happened to one of my very close cousins. Therefore I will never own or ride one..

JStang98 · Apr 3, 2011

JonBeast said:
Thanks guys! No worries...I'm being smart about it. I'm shopping for a nice helmet, jacket, and gloves right now.

JStang98 said:

Nice pick up man, you gonna paint the stock wheels or you gonna buy some different ones?

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I'm gonna have the stock wheels powdercoated

Nice choice but if you do ever decide to get some forged wheels don't hesitate they are expensive but worth it, I just put some carrozzeria wheels on my bike and the diffrence over stock is crazy, they make it so much easier to flick the bike from side to side while cornering.

duh09 · Apr 3, 2011

Sick. I want an R6, but I've also never had any exprience and I'm a bit intimidated by the bigger ones.

JonBeast · Apr 4, 2011

Took my first ride on the bike today...rode it around my neighborhood, it actually felt pretty natural. I had it up to 4th gear cruising around...I can tell this is going to be a MAJOR addiction :angel4: