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R6newbie
21-07-2014, 06:31 PM
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
21-07-2014, 08:18 PM
Welcome!! pretty much everyone is always willing to lend a hand!

just have to ask

Stu23
22-07-2014, 08:12 AM
Avoid chubb at all costs !! especially on facebook !!!!!!!

Turbo
22-07-2014, 08:26 AM
: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
22-07-2014, 09:02 AM
: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
22-07-2014, 10:34 AM
Avoid chubb at all costs !! especially on facebook !!!!!!!

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

Geoff_ReadyRamp
22-07-2014, 12:23 PM
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
22-07-2014, 02:46 PM
Welcome to Tarmac

Have fun ..

senator8
22-07-2014, 04:37 PM
Welcome mate

shippy__
22-07-2014, 05:03 PM
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
27-08-2014, 10:11 AM
I finally have the bike, check this mad machine out. Very happy Nick! Thanks again. Now to learn how to ride it...

873

dan
27-08-2014, 10:53 AM
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
27-08-2014, 10:59 AM
nice

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

I know a guy....

Marshy
27-08-2014, 11:00 AM
I know a guy....

Me too.....

shippy__
27-08-2014, 11:00 AM
thats a sick jumper



nice bike too

Marshy
27-08-2014, 11:01 AM
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__
27-08-2014, 11:05 AM
I know a guy....

did he just buy a 2nd honda ?

dan
27-08-2014, 12:34 PM
Realistically I'll be looking at updating for 2016 season I reckon!

dan
27-08-2014, 12:35 PM
Aiming for 40s in 2015 on my K3 yieew

Marshy
27-08-2014, 12:45 PM
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
27-08-2014, 12:47 PM
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
27-08-2014, 12:51 PM
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
27-08-2014, 12:56 PM
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
27-08-2014, 06:32 PM
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
27-08-2014, 07:08 PM
Ooooh Dan! Marshy's giving you a fair old slap around in the face with the glove :fencing:

Marshy
27-08-2014, 08:51 PM
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
28-08-2014, 09:53 AM
Oi no knocking my ciggie out my hand!