R6 - Page 2

alex.s · July 23rd, 2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by robertkh100

Wow, if I was at fault my insurance would go up by 2k+ lol.

you were at fault. just not in the eyes of the insurance company

robertkh100 · July 23rd, 2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lgk

i just played my cards right... and it went up $50

you dodged a bullet there, that could have been an additional $30000 down the drain.

I wouldn't be able to ride if it went up that much. Damn right I dodged a bullet lol

lgk · July 23rd, 2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by robertkh100

I wouldn't be able to ride if it went up that much. Damn right I dodged a bullet lol

thats why we suggested that you get another ninja.
with the money you save from insurance you could buy a grail bike, later on.

learn some patience and spend money wisely, it will help you get nicer bikes in the future.

robertkh100 · July 23rd, 2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lgk

thats why we suggested that you get another ninja.
with the money you save from insurance you could buy a grail bike, later on.

learn some patience and spend money wisely, it will help you get nicer bikes in the future.

I'm not sure if you meant to write trail bike?

Jiggles · July 23rd, 2012, 02:29 PM

Lgk do you not pay attention? 250 is too slow for robert

robertkh100 · July 23rd, 2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Lgk do you not pay attention? 250 is too slow for robert

As is the R6. I just bought it because it looks nicer.

csmith12 · July 23rd, 2012, 02:38 PM

I just thought of one more thing that I believe I should share with you.

Positive throttle while on the front brake. The 250 has so little power this isn't the HUGE problem as it is on bigger bikes. Just a little bit of throttle goes a long way on a 600. Be mindful that you have completely closed the throttle when you wanna brake. I know it sounds simple but have watched a few riders go down because "my bike just wouldn't slow down". It's easy to do and will always happen at the worst time.

robertkh100 · July 23rd, 2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I just thought of one more thing that I believe I should share with you.

Positive throttle while on the front brake. The 250 has so little power this isn't the HUGE problem as it is on bigger bikes. Just a little bit of throttle goes a long way on a 600. Be mindful that you have completely closed the throttle when you wanna brake. I know it sounds simple but have watched a few riders go down because "my bike just wouldn't slow down". It's easy to do and will always happen at the worst time.

I took care of that problem on the 250. I'm just used to doing it in a way that doesn't mess with the throttle.

lgk · July 23rd, 2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by robertkh100

I'm not sure if you meant to write trail bike?

grail=extremely rare/expensive/hard to get dream object.

lgk · July 23rd, 2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Lgk do you not pay attention? 250 is too slow for robert

i dont think its the speed he's truly after...

judging by how he wanted to jump straight into an r1.
status is what he really wants.

i was just suggesting that he be more responsible in his spending, he'll get a lot more fun in the end. simply being responsible could yield income for a bunch of exotic/custom bikes.

the way he is going now, he'll burn out by 25 and file bankruptcy, or worse get injured badly and have 30k in hospital bills.

Jiggles · July 23rd, 2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by robertkh100

As is the R6. I just bought it because it looks nicer.

Yea R6 really is pussy ****. I just traded in my 650 for a 1000. Don't stick around on that 600 too long, you don't want people laughing at you. Grow a pair and step up to a liter bike or **** it go balls to the wall and get the zx14. No one will ever make fun of the size of your penis again.

Compooky · July 23rd, 2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by robertkh100

2k, ninja 250 was 1.2

Only 2k a year for the R6 with just a permit?! Time to get me a zx6r next year.

Jiggles · July 23rd, 2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Compooky

Only 2k a year for the R6 with just a permit?! Time to get me a zx6r next year.

Because 2 pussy bikes > 1?

Compooky · July 23rd, 2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Because 2 pussy bikes > 1?

I'll put a 9001R sticker on it. Then my penis will be HUGE.

Jiggles · July 23rd, 2012, 04:38 PM

Ah stickers, the Extenze and Enzyte of the motorcycle world.

choneofakind · July 24th, 2012, 04:59 AM

So if I have 250R and ninjette.org stickers, what's that mean about me?

Robert, easy with lane splitting at lights. I know it's not illegal in CA, but drivers tend to either mot know that, or get angry when bikers do it.
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Miles_Prower · July 24th, 2012, 05:40 AM

Have fun, but please be careful and stay safe. Don't get dead!

Jiggles · July 24th, 2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Robert, easy with lane splitting at lights. I know it's not illegal in CA, but drivers tend to either mot know that, or get angry when bikers do it.
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I disagree

choneofakind · July 24th, 2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

I disagree

well, judging by the way I get treated when I do it here on a bicycle (not illegal as far as I know, just do it at your own risk) people don't like it much

I've been run off the road and cussed at, been brake checked etc.

Even if it's not illegal on a motorcycle there, I feel like it's still going to make people grouchy
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iplante · July 24th, 2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I just thought of one more thing that I believe I should share with you.

Positive throttle while on the front brake. The 250 has so little power this isn't the HUGE problem as it is on bigger bikes. Just a little bit of throttle goes a long way on a 600. Be mindful that you have completely closed the throttle when you wanna brake. I know it sounds simple but have watched a few riders go down because "my bike just wouldn't slow down". It's easy to do and will always happen at the worst time.

Please tell me if I'm 'doing it wrong', but I usually clutch whenever I'm hitting the brakes. Therefore, any throttle I may give by accident doesn't really matter, though that's not the reason why I do it. And I never give accidental throttle, I'm just saying IF I was, it wouldn't matter.

The reason why I do this is because if I'm stopping fast, I want to downshift to an appropriate gear to have enough power to get out of the way if need be. Same thing at a stop light / stop sign. I don't clutch if I'm simply using the brakes to slow down, as in traffic, however.

csmith12 · July 24th, 2012, 09:27 AM

@Isabelle, for casual riding/cruising, there is nothing really wrong with what you are doing. It just takes extra time & attention. Not really a problem for most riders. If I remember right, this is what I was taught in the MSF as well during the emergency stop drill. (clutch, brake(s), down one, left foot down first)

I am in the habit of rev-matching (blipping) down as I ride along cruising, aggressively or track riding. Once you get good at it, it takes less than a second to downshift and is super smooth. Less time & attention to inputs and more time to pay attention to things that can hurt you. And if you thinking about it, your nearly always in the right gear to keep with the flow of traffic.

For example; If you are between lights in the city and believe the cars ahead will come to a stop. But they don't for whatever reason... What gear did you just downshift to and how do you come back to the gear appropriate for your wheel speed? All these actions and thoughts go away when you rev-match leaving your attention on what really matters.

And when in doubt "upshift"!

Alex · July 24th, 2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Even if it's not illegal on a motorcycle there, I feel like it's still going to make people grouchy
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People generally don't get bothered by filtering up to the front at red lights. Just don't knock off any mirrors or bump anything else, and generally all is fine. There is some sensitivity to cutting to the front at toll lanes.

iplante · July 24th, 2012, 09:33 AM

Thanks Chris. I'm not sure what blipping is

I don't go on tracks or ride very aggressively.. Actually, I ride like a granny I've been told

kingkang204 · July 24th, 2012, 09:39 AM

I think the insurance I have (State Farm) subsidized insurance cost if you take a MSF class, that might be worthwhile looking into. As an additional bonus, taking the MSF class would get you your license also.

csmith12 · July 24th, 2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by iplante

Thanks Chris. I'm not sure what blipping is

See here; http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...t=downshifting But don't sweat it to much, it's not something you really have to do to ride safely.

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Originally Posted by iplante

I don't go on tracks or ride very aggressively.. Actually, I ride like a granny I've been told

As long as it's fun, that's all that matters.

csmith12 · July 24th, 2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kingkang204

I think the insurance I have (State Farm) subsidized insurance cost if you take a MSF class, that might be worthwhile looking into. As an additional bonus, taking the MSF class would get you your license also.

State Farm in KY didn't give me squat for completing the MSF.

Jiggles · July 24th, 2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

well, judging by the way I get treated when I do it here on a bicycle (not illegal as far as I know, just do it at your own risk) people don't like it much

I've been run off the road and cussed at, been brake checked etc.

Even if it's not illegal on a motorcycle there, I feel like it's still going to make people grouchy
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Nah most people don't care. I've found that at least in my area people tend to be very respectful of motorcycles. If they see you coming up behind them on the freeway they will move out of your way. I've had people scoot over to make space for me when lane splitting. I've only had one instance where an SUV tried to block me and my shoulder ended up hitting their mirror, this was at a stop light.

16,000mi and only one person being an active dick is pretty good I think. Cop motorcycles split past cars here too, people are just used to it.

kingkang204 · July 24th, 2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

State Farm in KY didn't give me squat for completing the MSF.

:/

But still taking MSF, even though he has already been riding, would be beneficial. I know where I live,in WA, MSF if you're under 17 (or 18) the government subsidizes the cost of MSF. A cheap way to learn and get a license.

choneofakind · July 24th, 2012, 11:59 AM

People here just try to run you over and cut you off by moving over left in the lane when you come up on them too fast, or they slow down amd then glare at you in the rearview. They either assume you're going to do something dumb or they just don't see you at all. I lane split ay lights and in slow traffic on a bicycle, but I would be afraid to try it on my ninjette too much besides just like 1 car at a time at lights
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Jiggles · July 24th, 2012, 12:34 PM

Thus confirming that people from Ohio are assholes

Falcor · July 24th, 2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Thus confirming that people from Ohio are assholes

My last ex was from Ohio, I can concur.

lgk · July 24th, 2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Thus confirming that people from Ohio are assholes

yea, chone wasn't originally from OH.

iplante · July 24th, 2012, 01:25 PM

BTW, this thread influenced my dreams last night.

I dreamt I was riding a black R6 on the freeway and scared shitless. The bike had so much power that a small roll on the throttle and I'd go over 100mph.

I ended up riding 30mph on the freeway and turning on my hazard lights (the bike apparently had some).

Jiggles · July 24th, 2012, 02:07 PM

Dream about a zx14 tonight and get back to us on that

iplante · July 24th, 2012, 02:09 PM

If I dreamt of a zx14, my brain would probably make it out to be an actual rocket.

Jiggles · July 24th, 2012, 02:11 PM

I heard if you tilt the mirrors correctly it will fly

iplante · July 24th, 2012, 02:17 PM

Sweet, I won't have to buy this!

Gurk · July 24th, 2012, 04:29 PM

Congrats. I moved from 250 to r6 in about 2 months. Never rode anything before the 250 besides f'ing around my bro's cbr600rr in parking lots below 30 mph.

Then again I'm 29 years old..

R1Chronicles · July 24th, 2012, 04:37 PM

Nice bike, I like red better though ...

Like any bike, learn it and your environment before playing hard, "it happens" just do it in the safest manor possible.

The back roads are my play ground (they closed the track here) but I won't do anything really stupid unless I know what I'm stepping into.

Some of the posts in this thread are a little on the hard side, I've know a person that has died at 5mph on a motorcycle.

Some suggestions, learn stoppies, power wheelies and clutch wheelies in a safe place. Why I say this is, it will let you understand the weight,power and braking mechanics of the bike which transfer very well to the street when you need to use them.

Last things, ride your limit, not someone else's. No ego allowed once your confident in your riding skills on this bike and NEVER ride when your mad. The last point has almost got me a few times.

Once again, nice bike, welcome to the Yami Family.

Pass on all hills and corners

alex.s · July 24th, 2012, 04:48 PM

still alive robert? how do you like the bike

July 23rd, 2012, 02:29 PM	#45
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Lgk do you not pay attention? 250 is too slow for robert __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 23rd, 2012, 02:38 PM	#47
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I just thought of one more thing that I believe I should share with you. Positive throttle while on the front brake. The 250 has so little power this isn't the HUGE problem as it is on bigger bikes. Just a little bit of throttle goes a long way on a 600. Be mindful that you have completely closed the throttle when you wanna brake. I know it sounds simple but have watched a few riders go down because "my bike just wouldn't slow down". It's easy to do and will always happen at the worst time. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 23rd, 2012, 04:38 PM	#55
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Ah stickers, the Extenze and Enzyte of the motorcycle world. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 24th, 2012, 05:40 AM	#57
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	Have fun, but please be careful and stay safe. Don't get dead! __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

July 24th, 2012, 09:27 AM	#61
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	@Isabelle, for casual riding/cruising, there is nothing really wrong with what you are doing. It just takes extra time & attention. Not really a problem for most riders. If I remember right, this is what I was taught in the MSF as well during the emergency stop drill. (clutch, brake(s), down one, left foot down first) I am in the habit of rev-matching (blipping) down as I ride along cruising, aggressively or track riding. Once you get good at it, it takes less than a second to downshift and is super smooth. Less time & attention to inputs and more time to pay attention to things that can hurt you. And if you thinking about it, your nearly always in the right gear to keep with the flow of traffic. For example; If you are between lights in the city and believe the cars ahead will come to a stop. But they don't for whatever reason... What gear did you just downshift to and how do you come back to the gear appropriate for your wheel speed? All these actions and thoughts go away when you rev-match leaving your attention on what really matters. And when in doubt "upshift"! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 24th, 2012, 04:59 AM	#56
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	So if I have 250R and ninjette.org stickers, what's that mean about me? Robert, easy with lane splitting at lights. I know it's not illegal in CA, but drivers tend to either mot know that, or get angry when bikers do it. Posted via Mobile Device

July 24th, 2012, 09:33 AM	#63
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks Chris. I'm not sure what blipping is I don't go on tracks or ride very aggressively.. Actually, I ride like a granny I've been told

July 24th, 2012, 09:39 AM	#64
kingkang204 ninjette.org guru Name: Matthew Location: Washington Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Bike-less, Can I ride yours? Posts: 318	I think the insurance I have (State Farm) subsidized insurance cost if you take a MSF class, that might be worthwhile looking into. As an additional bonus, taking the MSF class would get you your license also. __________________________________________________ RR stands for Responsible Riding... Right?

July 24th, 2012, 11:59 AM	#69
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	People here just try to run you over and cut you off by moving over left in the lane when you come up on them too fast, or they slow down amd then glare at you in the rearview. They either assume you're going to do something dumb or they just don't see you at all. I lane split ay lights and in slow traffic on a bicycle, but I would be afraid to try it on my ninjette too much besides just like 1 car at a time at lights Posted via Mobile Device

July 24th, 2012, 12:34 PM	#70
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Thus confirming that people from Ohio are assholes __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 24th, 2012, 01:25 PM	#73
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	BTW, this thread influenced my dreams last night. I dreamt I was riding a black R6 on the freeway and scared shitless. The bike had so much power that a small roll on the throttle and I'd go over 100mph. I ended up riding 30mph on the freeway and turning on my hazard lights (the bike apparently had some).

July 24th, 2012, 02:07 PM	#74
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Dream about a zx14 tonight and get back to us on that __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 24th, 2012, 02:09 PM	#75
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	If I dreamt of a zx14, my brain would probably make it out to be an actual rocket.

July 24th, 2012, 02:11 PM	#76
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I heard if you tilt the mirrors correctly it will fly __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 24th, 2012, 02:17 PM	#77
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Sweet, I won't have to buy this!

July 24th, 2012, 04:29 PM	#78
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Congrats. I moved from 250 to r6 in about 2 months. Never rode anything before the 250 besides f'ing around my bro's cbr600rr in parking lots below 30 mph. Then again I'm 29 years old..

July 24th, 2012, 04:37 PM	#79
R1Chronicles Rambling Madman Name: Scott Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): R1 07 Posts: 232	Nice bike, I like red better though ... Like any bike, learn it and your environment before playing hard, "it happens" just do it in the safest manor possible. The back roads are my play ground (they closed the track here) but I won't do anything really stupid unless I know what I'm stepping into. Some of the posts in this thread are a little on the hard side, I've know a person that has died at 5mph on a motorcycle. Some suggestions, learn stoppies, power wheelies and clutch wheelies in a safe place. Why I say this is, it will let you understand the weight,power and braking mechanics of the bike which transfer very well to the street when you need to use them. Last things, ride your limit, not someone else's. No ego allowed once your confident in your riding skills on this bike and NEVER ride when your mad. The last point has almost got me a few times. Once again, nice bike, welcome to the Yami Family. Pass on all hills and corners

July 24th, 2012, 04:48 PM	#80
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	still alive robert? how do you like the bike __________________________________________________