New Rider's Thoughts on the 2007 All Black 600: Tips Welcome!

NoDo · Nov 9, 2006

What’s up everyone? Just wanted to introduce myself. Just got a 07 all black 600 about 2 weeks ago. Loving every minute of it. Already taking it in for the 600-mile service manana. This is my first sports bike so any tips are welcome at this time.
Thanks

n4s · Nov 9, 2006

oh man.. i love the all black. that is a sweet sweet bike man, congrats!!!!

NoDo · Nov 9, 2006

thanks, thats why i got it. i had to go to every dealership in AZ just to find the all black and this was the only one that i found. now just to remove the "S" from the tank!!

friscokid · Nov 9, 2006

I have the exact same bike. Have had it for 3 weeks now and have about 700 miles on it. I love it. I have adjusted a few things with the help of a friend who has riden for a long time and have gotten my hands and feet more comfortable.

I have gotten slammed a few times on this forum for this being my first bike and just wait you will too. I have riden several other motorcycles, (my dads Harley and friends sportbikes) before I made the same choice you did. These guys are just worried about us and trying to help though.

The thing that worries me most is in heavy Dallas area traffic when everyone is slamming on their brakes and yaking on the phone. Wouldn't really matter much if you are on a gixxer or a "starter bike" in those situations IMO.

Respect the throttle and what I never hear is respect that brake. Our bikes have awsome braking power that can get your attention quick if you panic and really slam on the brakes.

fratellobp · Nov 9, 2006

+1 frisco...a 250 can kill you (or the cars)

nodo, my advice is to take it slow. take the msf class, then practice that stuff. go to a parking lot and practice looking thru the turns. practice squeezing that front brake and learn its limits...could save you life some day. learn to be smooth on the throttle. learn to get on the gas (and i don't mean whack it open) as early in the turns as possible (preferably before the turn)...and when you find yourself off the throttle or even braking during the turn, that means you got into the turn too fast (for you, not necessarily the bike). of course, get some quality gear!!!

GL and have fun.

NoDo · Nov 9, 2006

thanks for the info and tips guys. I have ridden numerous sport bikes owned by friends so im pretty comfortable on the bike. as for the class im going here in the next couple of weeks. i have paired up with a few friends that are teaching me stuff in secluded areas so i hopefully wont end up getting myself into a bad situation. Im wanting to go ahead and throw an exhaust and power commander on it. Any suggestions on the best exhaust for the bike? I have to have carbon fiber though. Already got my sliders on their way...

gixxer_05 · Nov 9, 2006

fratellobp said:
+1 frisco...a 250 can kill you (or the cars)

practice squeezing that front brake and learn its limits...could save you life some day.

it totally can and it saved mine and my bike. light turns yellow tons of time to get through, guy in front of me slows down, so I pull out into other lane where the lady in the car, (was talking on a cell phone I found out after) she was gona go through the yellow we were doing about 80 km/h. so I speed up a bit, then when half her car is in the intersection she decides to slam on her breaks. it wasnt just a slow down all 4 of her wheels were screeching. long story short, I stop less then a inch away from her bumper thanks to the use of the front break. it could have been very ugly, she sticks her head out her window still on her cell phone...." Ooops sorry I didnt see the light turn, My bad" good thing she was hot cause she bought me lunch after lol.

but my point is, really get to know your bike and how it reacts. it comes with ride time. just take it slow and dont ride outside your comfort zone. most important always put your gear on!

NoDo · Nov 9, 2006

that could have really sucked for u. i hope u at least pulled some digits too not just lunch.

gixxer_05 · Nov 9, 2006

ya I got her number but she was a ditz lol:wacko

timyates519 · Nov 10, 2006

Congrats on the new bike. My K6 750 was the first bike I ever rode. I'd recommend spending lots of time in the parking lot. Set up some pylons, or use the parking lines and practice turns and emergency braking. You want to learn as much as you can when you are expecting it.. that way when someone cuts you off you just react and not think.

Watch for tar lines. They get really hot and sticky and if you're not expecting your front tire to bite it can really catch you off guard.

Pretend like you're invisible and nobody sees you, because chances are they wont.

20,000 km on mine and loving it. You'll be fine just remember to remind yourself to respect the bike every time you get on it.

Here's a good link with some decent advice:

http://www.msgroup.org/DISCUSS.asp

MotoMummy · Nov 10, 2006

read the forum and learn, get sliders on that bike, and ALWAYS wear protective gear (the more the better).

NoDo · Nov 10, 2006

thanks for the welcome everyone and all the info/advice.
no recommendations for an exhaust though????

JRDNGIXX · Nov 10, 2006

Welcome... First hit up Corey @ Motomummy for some sliders/spools, some Pazzo shorties maybe, then get some top notch gear and get yourself a Taylor Made exhaust then RIIDE the shit out of it.

fratellobp · Nov 10, 2006

Exhaust...first read:

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93943

Then, the Sound Clip Collection Sticky.

Finally, CBnTN's post called "New owners, please read..."

Hope it helps.

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