New Rider from Orlando

SilentRiderxXx · August 16th, 2012, 08:48 PM

Hey everyone. I am new here however I have been following the forum for a few months now. I recently bought by bike and i love it. I followed this forum because i was planning on buying a 250r for my first bike. This weekend i finally took the MSF course and it went well. They were really nice because they past me even though i fell twice, once in the squire and another time doing a right turn.

Well this weekend was my 16th birthday so my present was the MSF course and my mom bought me a bike. I couldnt believe it when i saw the Yamaha R6 sitting there in the garage. I love it. it is a 2010 R6 and my mom said she got for a good price.

As a new rider i just have a few question. in the MSF i never had troubles braking, however, with the r6 i have already raised the back tire of the ground twice. I know i hitting the brakes a little too hard but i dont recall the brakes in the MSF that sensitive. Second question is that whenever i turn i feel like my back tire is going to slide from under me. I think it might be the tread, but what other problems may that be?

Anyway, hello again and any feedback will be appreciated. Safety is definetly the most important thing on my mind. If my mom would have bought me a 1000cc i would have told her i didnt want it because i care about safety.

csmith12 · August 16th, 2012, 09:13 PM

Welcome Michael and fellow R6 rider! I am glad you chose this forum vs some of the other R6 specific forums. One good rider for every ten it seems over there.

I am 100% sure the little MSF bikes are not as sensitive as your bike. Everything about an R6 will be largely exaggerated compared to the MSF bikes. And the rear sliding feel? Is your rear tire spent? Do you know how to find the wear markers? Tire pressure up to par?

EDIT: Unless your riding above your ability, making a mistake or have setup/tire problem, your R6 should feel ROCK solid under you.

Good thinking on the safety first and seeing how your first bike is a R6, your going to need to keep that line of thought priority one, for a good while.

Take a week and get to know your bike's basic setup. Oil, coolant, tires and get some help baselining your suspension for your weight. The suspension on a 2010 is amazing for stock.

Gear up and ride responsibly!

A few pics would be cool too!

csmith12 · August 16th, 2012, 09:21 PM

One more thing... find/make a friend that CAN ride so you have a local goto resource to help you with whatever.

Stingray1000 · August 17th, 2012, 12:14 PM

Welcome!

R1Chronicles · August 17th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Howdy, beautiful bike. Respect it and practice a lot for the next couple of months/years ... never stop learning it's a life time thing but practice hard for the next couple of months in a quiet place.

Miles_Prower · August 17th, 2012, 12:44 PM

Welcome aboard!
That is a nice bike! Make sure you ride safely, wear gear, and don't let yourself get carried away.

Hope to keep chatting with you on here for years to come!

jhunter · August 17th, 2012, 12:47 PM

Welcome to the forums!

Happy belated birthday, and ride safe.

250rr · August 17th, 2012, 12:57 PM

Welcome, my friend.

KJohnson21 · August 17th, 2012, 09:17 PM

Z300 · August 17th, 2012, 09:27 PM

Omg your so lucky ! just be careful going over bumps!

And welcome

Snake · August 25th, 2012, 06:21 AM

Hello and welcome.

August 16th, 2012, 08:48 PM	#1
SilentRiderxXx ninjette.org newbie Name: Michael Location: orlando Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R6 Posts: 1	New Rider from Orlando Hey everyone. I am new here however I have been following the forum for a few months now. I recently bought by bike and i love it. I followed this forum because i was planning on buying a 250r for my first bike. This weekend i finally took the MSF course and it went well. They were really nice because they past me even though i fell twice, once in the squire and another time doing a right turn. Well this weekend was my 16th birthday so my present was the MSF course and my mom bought me a bike. I couldnt believe it when i saw the Yamaha R6 sitting there in the garage. I love it. it is a 2010 R6 and my mom said she got for a good price. As a new rider i just have a few question. in the MSF i never had troubles braking, however, with the r6 i have already raised the back tire of the ground twice. I know i hitting the brakes a little too hard but i dont recall the brakes in the MSF that sensitive. Second question is that whenever i turn i feel like my back tire is going to slide from under me. I think it might be the tread, but what other problems may that be? Anyway, hello again and any feedback will be appreciated. Safety is definetly the most important thing on my mind. If my mom would have bought me a 1000cc i would have told her i didnt want it because i care about safety.

August 16th, 2012, 09:13 PM	#2
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	Welcome Michael and fellow R6 rider! I am glad you chose this forum vs some of the other R6 specific forums. One good rider for every ten it seems over there. I am 100% sure the little MSF bikes are not as sensitive as your bike. Everything about an R6 will be largely exaggerated compared to the MSF bikes. And the rear sliding feel? Is your rear tire spent? Do you know how to find the wear markers? Tire pressure up to par? EDIT: Unless your riding above your ability, making a mistake or have setup/tire problem, your R6 should feel ROCK solid under you. Good thinking on the safety first and seeing how your first bike is a R6, your going to need to keep that line of thought priority one, for a good while. Take a week and get to know your bike's basic setup. Oil, coolant, tires and get some help baselining your suspension for your weight. The suspension on a 2010 is amazing for stock. Gear up and ride responsibly! A few pics would be cool too! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 16th, 2012, 09:21 PM	#3
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	One more thing... find/make a friend that CAN ride so you have a local goto resource to help you with whatever. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 17th, 2012, 12:14 PM	#4
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome! __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

August 17th, 2012, 12:27 PM	#5
R1Chronicles Rambling Madman Name: Scott Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): R1 07 Posts: 232	Howdy, beautiful bike. Respect it and practice a lot for the next couple of months/years ... never stop learning it's a life time thing but practice hard for the next couple of months in a quiet place. __________________________________________________ Pass on Hills and Corners

August 17th, 2012, 12:44 PM	#6
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	Welcome aboard! That is a nice bike! Make sure you ride safely, wear gear, and don't let yourself get carried away. Hope to keep chatting with you on here for years to come! __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

August 17th, 2012, 12:47 PM	#7
jhunter ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Georgia Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 129	Welcome to the forums! Happy belated birthday, and ride safe.

August 17th, 2012, 12:57 PM	#8
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend.

August 17th, 2012, 09:17 PM	#9
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

August 17th, 2012, 09:27 PM	#10
Z300 Ninja noobie Name: NOOBIE Location: Sydney Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 498	Omg your so lucky ! just be careful going over bumps! And welcome

August 25th, 2012, 06:21 AM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

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