Very new. Very.

[R6newbie]

Hi everyone,

Have joined the forum after Marshy has suggested I do.

Total newbie, my background being pretty serious Ironman (yes bikes you push) racing.

Bought a Ducati monster 2 years ago after retiring, have loved it, so have just purchased (awaiting delivery) an R6 Nick had for sale, all nice and done up.

Have done a few slllloooow track days on the duke, looking very much forward to the next possible track day on my new track bike. Both PI and Broadford so far.

Am loving the technical aspect of riding, versus previous sport which was just hours and hours of the same thing.

Based in Shepparton, not sure if i ever would consider racing, however im sure thats how it all starts.

Any tips on how best to develop technique, keep it upright, anyone i should get to know (or avoid), and anything thats a must, would be much appreciated.

[chubb]

Welcome!! pretty much everyone is always willing to lend a hand!

just have to ask

[Stu23]

Avoid chubb at all costs !! especially on facebook !!!!!!!

[Turbo]

:welcome: PI your local track hey? Sounds like a tough life!! Hope to see you out there sometime...


an R6 Nick had for sale, all nice and done up.
She's a beauty! You'll absolutely love it.... :thumb:


Any tips on how best to develop technique, keep it upright

There was a thread on coaching started not long ago.. http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?690-Coaching (http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?690-Coaching)
some good info on there. If you can get a copy of "A Twist Of The Wrist II" either the book or the video (if you can stand the cheesy American production values), there's heaps of useful info in there to get you going. :nod:

[Marshy]

:welcome:

When I recover a bit more from the epic PI return drive, I'll say more ;)

But awesome to have you here! It's a good bunch of people that are all addicted to track days!

[Mr.Ed]

Avoid chubb at all costs !! especially on facebook !!!!!!!

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=839&d=1405992849

[Geoff_ReadyRamp]

Welcome R6Newbie...

Well I guess if PI is your local, then it's also mine :eek: ! Haven't been to Broadford yet, although there are some pretty spectacular roads around there if you know where to go...

Bring on Summer! I once did a trackday at Silverstone...in December...and I think it was warmer than this!

[BoB]

Welcome to Tarmac

Have fun ..

[senator8]

Welcome mate

[shippy__]

hey mate, r6 is the perfect bike to start racing with

Post up some pics when you get it

welcome




I was very very new once

[R6newbie]

I finally have the bike, check this mad machine out. Very happy Nick! Thanks again. Now to learn how to ride it...

873

[dan]

I finally have the bike, check this mad machine out. Very happy Nick! Thanks again. Now to learn how to ride it...

873

nice

that's a quick bike! i think i'm the only one without a r6 now haha

[chubb]

nice

that's a quick bike! i think i'm the only one without a r6 now haha

I know a guy....

[Marshy]

I know a guy....

Me too.....

[shippy__]

thats a sick jumper



nice bike too

[Marshy]

I finally have the bike, check this mad machine out. Very happy Nick! Thanks again. Now to learn how to ride it...

Fantastic mate!! It sure looks the goods ;)

[shippy__]

I know a guy....

did he just buy a 2nd honda ?

[dan]

Realistically I'll be looking at updating for 2016 season I reckon!

[dan]

Aiming for 40s in 2015 on my K3 yieew

[Marshy]

Aiming for 40s in 2015 on my K3 yieew

Yep, in the 40s, ie high 49s, I reckon is just about doable on a gixxer ;) Just :flame:

[Marshy]

Realistically I'll be looking at updating for 2016 season I reckon!

Yeah, but your update will be to a 2005 model.....

Your old bikes might be good for collecting, but they are not the fastest, safest way around the racetrack :behindsofa:

[dan]

Yeah, but your update will be to a 2005 model.....

Your old bikes might be good for collecting, but they are not the fastest, safest way around the racetrack :behindsofa:


going to get james' 04 cbr haha

[dan]

Yep, in the 40s, ie high 49s, I reckon is just about doable on a gixxer ;) Just :flame:

If I dont do 40s i'm going to just assume you serviced my rear shock wrong and pass the buck hahahahha

[Marshy]

If I dont do 40s i'm going to just assume you serviced my rear shock wrong and pass the buck hahahahha

You did say reinstall the valving upside down, right?? ;)

[senator8]

Ooooh Dan! Marshy's giving you a fair old slap around in the face with the glove :fencing:

[Marshy]

Ooooh Dan! Marshy's giving you a fair old slap around in the face with the glove :fencing:


http://fatguyskinnywallet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Duel-Glove-Slap-e1317016536987.png

[dan]

Oi no knocking my ciggie out my hand!