Bike Swap Impressions 090409

The Yamaha R6 wasn't really that comfortable... but that wasn't the big problem. The problem was the tires slip sliding around. That was really scary, and I wasn't happy about that.

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[KelsoFabulous]

Question: I always notice you two pushing out your bike, before getting on it. Are they that high? Hard to push around while you are on them? I have never tried to do this on my bike. Just always hopped on and used the legs.

[Spencerian]

KelsoFabulous - they're a lot easier to move by getting off the bike and pushing them. It's hard to push while on the bike because you don't have leverage with your legs, especially if you're tippy-toeing.

[Kees5507]

Didn't you own a R6 in the past? Or was that an R1?

Anyways, can imagine you wanted to swap asap after that slippery part.

[Spencerian]

Kees5507- Yeah, I had an R1. It was a great bike, and I wouldn't mind owning one again. It was a 2001, which was the last year it was carburated.

[kalashinakov]

hey rob how manys K's have you done on your ninja??

[Spencerian]

kalashinakov - just 13,000 miles.

[tedirelan]

love the camera view. How did you guys do that? I mean did you use iPhones or some kind of special camera? I'd love to get one.

[jodirt2k7]

250r ninja?

[billaa49]

Might be slippery with new tires in the rain, gotta put some wear into them

My R6 is comfortable for 2 hours, after that my ass is gone

[gratscot]

@Spencerian Backwards is easier while sitting though, well for me at least. But I can bend my knees easy while sitting on my bike.

[phantomx2003]

@phantomx2003 Errr Billmaa's pants

[phantomx2003]

Dude I want your pants.. in a non gay kinda way Lmao

[dquan1234]

Whats the wheel size on that ninja 250r

[ace00012]

yea when your used to your bike other noes can be scary because of the different weight ratio/traction

[Anavengertg]

Start with a road bicycle first. That way you'll learn how to control cars and make them do what you want them to do. With a motorcycle it's easier after riding a bicycle but harder if you start without riding a bicycle.

[NwGKenny]

i get pushed around by wind on the interstate on my 250