R6 is... - Page 5

Trailerboy531 · April 5th, 2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

meant bike! meant bike!

god damn it. lol

Gurk · April 10th, 2012, 04:22 PM

R6 is..... DESTROYED

csmith12 · April 10th, 2012, 04:30 PM

1st You OK?
2nd What happened?
3rd Where is the video?

I hope you have a great group of guys that can help you get your bike back in working order. It don't look to bad.

Alex · April 10th, 2012, 04:40 PM

Who had April in the pool?

You OK, Gurk?

choneofakind · April 10th, 2012, 04:42 PM

awww bummer Gurk!

since it's already been asked if you're ok, did you at least have fun on the laps before you ate it??

Gurk · April 10th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Thanks guys i'm 100% ok. and the previous laps were indeed very fun!
It was a perfect day. Was my first time doing Buttonwillow in reverse (shoulda taken more time learning track backwards lol. But the track is A LOT of fun backwards. I wanna try it again. I was doing way better than last time before the crash haha.

Oh well!

Details in crash thread

csmith12 · April 23rd, 2012, 10:05 AM

Gurk, question for you (or anyone else). Did you find your front light/lifting up at 12k rmp over crests/dips in 3rd and 4th? I was pulling hard out of the final turn and got many good runs down the straight. The back straight at the track I am riding has a large dip in it and every time I hit it in 4th at 135mph the front lifts and I get head shake. You have that happen?

Mandatory R6 photo for this thread

Gurk · April 23rd, 2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Gurk, question for you (or anyone else). Did you find your front light/lifting up at 12k rmp over crests/dips in 3rd and 4th? I was pulling hard out of the final turn and got many good runs down the straight. The back straight at the track I am riding has a large dip in it and every time I hit it in 4th at 135mph the front lifts and I get head shake. You have that happen?

Mandatory R6 photo for this thread

I feel it gets lighter most of the time going off corners if when gunning it real hard and early. I never did a full blown wheelie on track because of this but it definitely gets lighter.

If you're getting headshake it's most likely cause you're too tight on the bars. I make this mistake too at times. I have a steering damper but in reality, I think we should be able to correct this with good technique (aka stabilize yourself on the bike with legs and keep arms loose so you avoid giving the bike unwanted input)

Sorry if that info was something you already knew but we forget it often and doesn't hurt to repeat

I know I forget it at times!

EDIT: PS: You're looking badass!

choneofakind · April 23rd, 2012, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

The back straight at the track I am riding has a large dip in it and every time I hit it in 4th at 135mph the front lifts and I get head shake.

ohohohoh!! this was a scenario presented in TOTW2!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

If you're getting headshake it's most likely cause you're too tight on the bars. I make this mistake too at times. I have a steering damper but in reality, I think we should be able to correct this with good technique

^^...and this was the lesson in that part of the video too!

(I've been watching those when I have free time

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

EDIT: PS: You're looking badass!

I concur.

csmith12 · April 23rd, 2012, 07:29 PM

Duh!!!! I know at least a few times I was tight on the bars, thanks for the reminder. The first 5 or so sessions it was fun... shift from 3rd to 4th right at the limiter and if I was on the right spot on the strait, the front would lift pretty good. Near the end of the day, I guess I got tired and tight.

I feel the same lightness in the front end off corners but that is the twist of the wrist for ya right!!!!

Thanks Gurk!

NDspd · April 23rd, 2012, 07:32 PM

I got to take a new '11 R6 around Road Atlanta for a couple laps...freaking awesome! I now so want a 600 so bad. I felt so confident with my abilities and what the bike's feedback was. The bike and really I'm speaking for most supersports, are much more predictable and precise compared to the little 250. It was so amazing words can't describe how much fun I had.

Gurk · April 23rd, 2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Duh!!!! I know at least a few times I was tight on the bars, thanks for the reminder. The first 5 or so sessions it was fun... shift from 3rd to 4th right at the limiter and if I was on the right spot on the strait, the front would lift pretty good. Near the end of the day, I guess I got tired and tight.

I feel the same lightness in the front end off corners but that is the twist of the wrist for ya right!!!!

Thanks Gurk!

No problem. Now gimme your body position and rims and we'll call it even

csmith12 · April 23rd, 2012, 07:40 PM

badass aye... ahhhh shucks guys.

I am still learning but I think I am well on my way. Check my pucks, totally spent but a "touch and go" works just as well.

Here is a better pick of that same corner from the pro photographer.

choneofakind · April 23rd, 2012, 08:15 PM

Do I spy a little mustachio there??

or is that just the breath deflector in the helmet?

csmith12 · April 23rd, 2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Do I spy a little mustachio there??

or is that just the breath deflector in the helmet?

hellz yea! a mustache adds +5 ballz to the rider.

choneofakind · April 23rd, 2012, 08:19 PM

Gurk · April 23rd, 2012, 08:55 PM

now i know why i got slower! gotta convince gf i NEED the stache back

Gurk · May 16th, 2012, 06:13 PM

pew pew pewwwww
and now with an 08 tail <3

alex.s · May 16th, 2012, 06:27 PM

chain is too loose

csmith12 · May 17th, 2012, 11:31 PM

Maybe now is a good time to do a midpipe delete?

csmith12 · May 17th, 2012, 11:32 PM

you know that thing weighs about 8-10lbs right?

Gurk · May 29th, 2012, 04:40 PM

it's ok. 10lbs will make no difference in performance at my level

Gurk · May 29th, 2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

chain is too loose

nope.

csmith12 · May 29th, 2012, 04:44 PM

So you got everything back in order and ready?

Gurk · May 29th, 2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

So you got everything back in order and ready?

just gonna change oil and water and put fresh new brake fluid in.
other than that, i'm done.

there's a small problem though. i realized the shifter is a little bent and rubbing against the bike stand. it's not that bad but i might take it out and hammer it back to shape a tad.

Track on 9th and 17th. Excited!

csmith12 · May 29th, 2012, 05:23 PM

Can't wait to see how your progress through the next few track days. You draggin knee yet?

Gurk · May 29th, 2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Can't wait to see how your progress through the next few track days. You draggin knee yet?

nope. i'm not worried about it that much to be honest. i'll drag knee when i'm turning faster and leaning more. some people drag knee at my speed. i don't think it's necessary.

Lisamarie86 · May 31st, 2012, 10:17 AM

Gurk,

Just got an R6 identical to yours. Taking it out on the track first time next week. Little nervous bout it thou. It rides totally different from my ninja 636.

All comments you made bout how it handles I totally agree.

Srry dont have better pic..

csmith12 · May 31st, 2012, 01:31 PM

Don't be nervous, be water..... flow......

Gurk · July 18th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Getting my confidence back ever so slowly. I had a good 3 weekend run on track. Here's a pick from Sunday @ Big Willow.

csmith12 · July 18th, 2012, 08:48 PM

Word! Fly pic homie! Do dat thang!

Joule · July 18th, 2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

Getting my confidence back ever so slowly. I had a good 3 weekend run on track. Here's a pick from Sunday @ Big Willow.

Wallpaper detected.

Joule · July 18th, 2012, 10:09 PM

Trolololol

5evenz · July 18th, 2012, 10:10 PM

Siiiiiiiiccccckkkkk!

Lisamarie86 · July 19th, 2012, 08:07 AM

I'm definitly sold on the R6! Handles great, and it's lighter than my Ninja636. Thats a + for me. Gearing and shifting feels different, and will probably take another track day or two to adjust. All-in-all, definitly glad I was able to take it out, and see what its capable of. Which is probably more than what i put it thru.

Gurk · July 19th, 2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joule

Trolololol

ahahahahh nice. probably exactly what my face was doing! :P

Gurk · July 19th, 2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisamarie86

I'm definitly sold on the R6! Handles great, and it's lighter than my Ninja636. Thats a + for me. Gearing and shifting feels different, and will probably take another track day or two to adjust. All-in-all, definitly glad I was able to take it out, and see what its capable of. Which is probably more than what i put it thru.

Sweet photos. Yeah R6 is very punishing when it comes to gears. You really gotta be in the right gear or it just doesn't wanna pick itself up! I think it's really nice training though. Makes you try and keep it at its sweet spot in RPM's the whole time. Which I'm struggling with too. I'll get it right sooner or later haha

menikmati · July 19th, 2012, 12:51 PM

Nice pictures, what model of Dainese suit is that?

Gurk · July 19th, 2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menikmati

Nice pictures, what model of Dainese suit is that?

laguna seca pro. i love the suit. and it survived a pretty fast speed lowside on track

rcouch358 · August 8th, 2012, 08:29 AM

Beautiful bike man, sucks it got messed up (thankfully not too bad!). I plan on making the same jump as you in a couple months, as soon as I find a good deal on an R6. I want to hit the track once im comfortable on that... not until next season though.

Good to hear your experiences and comments on the move... makes me want to get one tomorrow though! Lol

April 10th, 2012, 04:30 PM	#163
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	1st You OK? 2nd What happened? 3rd Where is the video? I hope you have a great group of guys that can help you get your bike back in working order. It don't look to bad. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 10th, 2012, 04:40 PM	#164
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Who had April in the pool? You OK, Gurk? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 23rd, 2012, 10:05 AM	#167
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	Gurk, question for you (or anyone else). Did you find your front light/lifting up at 12k rmp over crests/dips in 3rd and 4th? I was pulling hard out of the final turn and got many good runs down the straight. The back straight at the track I am riding has a large dip in it and every time I hit it in 4th at 135mph the front lifts and I get head shake. You have that happen? Mandatory R6 photo for this thread __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 23rd, 2012, 07:29 PM	#170
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	Duh!!!! I know at least a few times I was tight on the bars, thanks for the reminder. The first 5 or so sessions it was fun... shift from 3rd to 4th right at the limiter and if I was on the right spot on the strait, the front would lift pretty good. Near the end of the day, I guess I got tired and tight. I feel the same lightness in the front end off corners but that is the twist of the wrist for ya right!!!! Thanks Gurk! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 23rd, 2012, 07:40 PM	#173
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	badass aye... ahhhh shucks guys. I am still learning but I think I am well on my way. Check my pucks, totally spent but a "touch and go" works just as well. Here is a better pick of that same corner from the pro photographer. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 10th, 2012, 04:22 PM	#162
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	R6 is..... DESTROYED

April 10th, 2012, 04:42 PM	#165
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	awww bummer Gurk! since it's already been asked if you're ok, did you at least have fun on the laps before you ate it??

April 10th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#166
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Thanks guys i'm 100% ok. and the previous laps were indeed very fun! It was a perfect day. Was my first time doing Buttonwillow in reverse (shoulda taken more time learning track backwards lol. But the track is A LOT of fun backwards. I wanna try it again. I was doing way better than last time before the crash haha. Oh well! Details in crash thread

April 23rd, 2012, 07:32 PM	#171
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I got to take a new '11 R6 around Road Atlanta for a couple laps...freaking awesome! I now so want a 600 so bad. I felt so confident with my abilities and what the bike's feedback was. The bike and really I'm speaking for most supersports, are much more predictable and precise compared to the little 250. It was so amazing words can't describe how much fun I had.

April 23rd, 2012, 08:15 PM	#174
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Do I spy a little mustachio there?? or is that just the breath deflector in the helmet?

April 23rd, 2012, 08:19 PM	#176
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14

April 23rd, 2012, 08:55 PM	#177
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	now i know why i got slower! gotta convince gf i NEED the stache back

May 16th, 2012, 06:13 PM	#178
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	pew pew pewwwww and now with an 08 tail <3

May 16th, 2012, 06:27 PM	#179
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	chain is too loose __________________________________________________

May 17th, 2012, 11:31 PM	#180
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	Maybe now is a good time to do a midpipe delete? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 17th, 2012, 11:32 PM	#181
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	you know that thing weighs about 8-10lbs right? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 29th, 2012, 04:40 PM	#182
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	it's ok. 10lbs will make no difference in performance at my level

May 29th, 2012, 04:44 PM	#184
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	So you got everything back in order and ready? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 29th, 2012, 05:23 PM	#186
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	Can't wait to see how your progress through the next few track days. You draggin knee yet? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 31st, 2012, 01:31 PM	#189
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	Don't be nervous, be water..... flow...... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 18th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#190
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Getting my confidence back ever so slowly. I had a good 3 weekend run on track. Here's a pick from Sunday @ Big Willow.

July 18th, 2012, 08:48 PM	#191
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	Word! Fly pic homie! Do dat thang! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 18th, 2012, 10:10 PM	#194
5evenz ninjette.org member Name: Sev Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165	Siiiiiiiiccccckkkkk!

July 19th, 2012, 08:07 AM	#195
Lisamarie86 ninjette.org member Name: Lisa Location: Cookeville, TN Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 636, 2007 Yamaha R6 Posts: 23	first track day w/ R6 @ Carolina Motorsports I'm definitly sold on the R6! Handles great, and it's lighter than my Ninja636. Thats a + for me. Gearing and shifting feels different, and will probably take another track day or two to adjust. All-in-all, definitly glad I was able to take it out, and see what its capable of. Which is probably more than what i put it thru.

July 19th, 2012, 12:51 PM	#198
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Nice pictures, what model of Dainese suit is that? __________________________________________________

August 8th, 2012, 08:29 AM	#200
rcouch358 Toasted. Name: Ryan Location: Cherry Hill / New Brunswick Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 43	Beautiful bike man, sucks it got messed up (thankfully not too bad!). I plan on making the same jump as you in a couple months, as soon as I find a good deal on an R6. I want to hit the track once im comfortable on that... not until next season though. Good to hear your experiences and comments on the move... makes me want to get one tomorrow though! Lol