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Shaggy · 07-15-2009, 08:24 PM

Here are the pics of the new bike I picked up yesterday! Thaloc on this forum clued me in on the deal and it was too good to pass up! I am so excited about this new purchase! I lets me keep my R1 as a dedicated track bike and not have to switch plastics back and forth!

1 RED-RR · 07-15-2009, 08:27 PM

Sweet dude !!!

The yellow and black R6 looks awesome

Avboden · 07-15-2009, 08:28 PM

Ruh Roh!

grats!

Shrek X · 07-15-2009, 08:30 PM

nice

Shaggy · 07-15-2009, 08:47 PM

Its really strange getting use to the two if them! I rode both of them today, back to back, and I am not sure what to think! The R-6 felt nibble, agile but weak! The R-1 Felt planted, refined, and powerful! I am not sure how guys turn similar lap times in, on both!

Robusto · 07-15-2009, 08:52 PM

sweet.

Lyestille · 07-15-2009, 09:14 PM

nice rides

fastfoodfred · 07-15-2009, 09:15 PM

If it felt weak, it's because they are. You have to wring it's ever-loving neck to coerce it into forward motion. Mine doesn't even hint at making any power until the tach swings past 10k rpm, and that is just a hint. 12k and it starts to think about it and 14.5k the party's over.

Wanna race? at a trackday of course.

Good to hear from you, Shag-nasty.

Shaggy · 07-15-2009, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by fastfoodfred

If it felt weak, it's because they are. You have to wring it's ever-loving neck to coerce it into forward motion. Mine doesn't even hint at making any power until the tach swings past 10k rpm, and that is just a hint. 12k and it starts to think about it and 14.5k the party's over.

Wanna race? at a trackday of course.

Good to hear from you, Shag-nasty.

Fred,
The bike is still being broken in! I haven't red lined it yet! 12K is the most I put on it! Break in service on Friday! The other thing I noticed is how hot the bike runs! At freeway speeds the R-1 is right at 162C and the R-6 is between 184 and 200! I never get the fan to come on on the R-1 and the R-6 seems like around town, the fan is always coming on and off!

BTW where were you on Monday? I looked for you at the Track, you didn't miss anything, Me unpacking everything just to repack everything! It sucked! I am cool though, heading down to PIR for the NEBSA Track day on the 29th and grass valley on the 1 and 2nd. Pretty happy to check those two tracks out! I think I will haul both bikes and see whats what! LOL

fastfoodfred · 07-15-2009, 09:52 PM

I think I am hitting the Cascade PIR date on the 23rd or 24th, I forget which. You should do that one. I have a special place in my heart for that track.

heazy · 07-16-2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Fred,
The bike is still being broken in! I haven't red lined it yet! 12K is the most I put on it! Break in service on Friday! The other thing I noticed is how hot the bike runs! At freeway speeds the R-1 is right at 162C and the R-6 is between 184 and 200! I never get the fan to come on on the R-1 and the R-6 seems like around town, the fan is always coming on and off!

Typically I see 165-185 on the highway, and 200-220 around town. I even swapped my coolant over to "engine ice" with no noticeable change in temps.

Shaggy · 07-16-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by heazy

Typically I see 165-185 on the highway, and 200-220 around town. I even swapped my coolant over to "engine ice" with no noticeable change in temps.

I did some research and it seems as though the bike runs hot which is normal because of the catalytic converter! I am told a full system will allow it to run cooler, which makes sense! Anyone with a full system can chime in here!

Tmo · 07-16-2009, 08:26 AM

that r6 is absolutely gorgeous!

Shaggy · 07-23-2009, 09:37 PM

Since I picked the bike up last week, I have done a couple of minor mods to give it a cleaner look!
1. Custom LED Integrated Taillight
2. Flush Mount Smoke Blinkers
3. Graves License Plate Bracket
4. Leo Vince Moto GP Exhaust
5. Targa Tank protector!

The Pipe got rid of the EXUP Valve. I must say before the bike felt weak and sick, now with the pipe is seems like it runs cooler, sounds healthy, feels more powerful and looks much better! Worth every penny if you ask me! Got a couple of parts I am waiting on and will update next week!

Shaggy · 07-23-2009, 09:46 PM

Oh yeah almost forgot, here is my R1, about to get new tires and bearings in the steering head!


07-15-2009, 08:24 PM	#1
Shaggy Endorsed Joined: Aug 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2002 Yamaha R-1 Track Bike, 2008 Yamaha R6	Shaggy's New Toy! Here are the pics of the new bike I picked up yesterday! Thaloc on this forum clued me in on the deal and it was too good to pass up! I am so excited about this new purchase! I lets me keep my R1 as a dedicated track bike and not have to switch plastics back and forth! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-15-2009, 08:27 PM	#2
1 RED-RR Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: Klamath Falls, OR I Ride: 07 CBR 600RR	Sweet dude !!! The yellow and black R6 looks awesome __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-15-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
Avboden MotoGP Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pullman/Spokane, Wa I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S	Ruh Roh! grats! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
Shrek X Mr. 500,000 Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland I Ride: VTX	nice __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#5
Shaggy Endorsed Joined: Aug 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2002 Yamaha R-1 Track Bike, 2008 Yamaha R6	Its really strange getting use to the two if them! I rode both of them today, back to back, and I am not sure what to think! The R-6 felt nibble, agile but weak! The R-1 Felt planted, refined, and powerful! I am not sure how guys turn similar lap times in, on both! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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07-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
Robusto Retired Joined: Aug 2006 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: Cuz' it makes me smile!	sweet. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-15-2009, 09:14 PM	#7
Lyestille Zone Head Joined: Mar 2008 From: tacoma I Ride: Yamaha Bitches!!!!	nice rides __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-15-2009, 09:15 PM	#8
fastfoodfred Retired Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2006 R6	If it felt weak, it's because they are. You have to wring it's ever-loving neck to coerce it into forward motion. Mine doesn't even hint at making any power until the tach swings past 10k rpm, and that is just a hint. 12k and it starts to think about it and 14.5k the party's over. Wanna race? at a trackday of course. Good to hear from you, Shag-nasty. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-15-2009, 09:52 PM	#10
fastfoodfred Retired Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2006 R6	I think I am hitting the Cascade PIR date on the 23rd or 24th, I forget which. You should do that one. I have a special place in my heart for that track. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-16-2009, 08:26 AM	#13
Tmo Newbie Joined: Jul 2009 From: Spokane Washington	that r6 is absolutely gorgeous! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-23-2009, 09:37 PM	#14
Shaggy Endorsed Joined: Aug 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2002 Yamaha R-1 Track Bike, 2008 Yamaha R6	Since I picked the bike up last week, I have done a couple of minor mods to give it a cleaner look! 1. Custom LED Integrated Taillight 2. Flush Mount Smoke Blinkers 3. Graves License Plate Bracket 4. Leo Vince Moto GP Exhaust 5. Targa Tank protector! The Pipe got rid of the EXUP Valve. I must say before the bike felt weak and sick, now with the pipe is seems like it runs cooler, sounds healthy, feels more powerful and looks much better! Worth every penny if you ask me! Got a couple of parts I am waiting on and will update next week! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-23-2009, 09:46 PM	#15
Shaggy Endorsed Joined: Aug 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2002 Yamaha R-1 Track Bike, 2008 Yamaha R6	Oh yeah almost forgot, here is my R1, about to get new tires and bearings in the steering head! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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