My new Ride...Can't wait for the snow to MELT.

[BlkMaxima]

I have already taken a rider training course last summer. I have already ridden 600's and a couple 1000's. I said it was "my" first bike. Not the first bike I have ever ridden. That being said, I'm not a super experienced rider either. This bike also offer A,B and C modes. A being the fastest and C being a rainy conditions power map. I will be trying my best to stay in B or C mode until I get used to the bike and the way it handles.

Also, does anyone have an insurance company with good rates. A couple of the places I've been calling are telling me that they won't insure sportbikes or they won't insure over 750cc bikes.

For the exhaust the Jardine comes with silencers, but I doubt it will change the sound much.

[Neons4life]

The one and only insurance company for bikes to go to is Statefarm. I am married and 25 with full coverage I pay just under 1000/year. They can even set you up with monthly payments.

[Sailz]

Originally posted by Neons4life
The one and only insurance company for bikes to go to is Statefarm. I am married and 25 with full coverage I pay just under 1000/year. They can even set you up with monthly payments.

+1 WAY less than expensive than others. Especially for new riders.

[mslbebiz]

Wicked bike man! Looks awesome.

CRAZY for a first bike though, you must have some sort of death wish or something.

I just bought a Suzuki SV650S on Thursday (my first bike), so I feel ya on the snow issue. Remind me again why we live in this shithole?

Enjoy the new wheels and RIDE SAFE.

[BlkMaxima]

Originally posted by Sailz


+1 WAY less than expensive than others. Especially for new riders.

Called them, they were average for me not low not high but right in the middle. I ended up going through a company out of Edmonton that I took my course with. Got a huge discount. The guy that owns the school also owns the insurance company.

Originally posted by mslbebiz
Wicked bike man! Looks awesome.

CRAZY for a first bike though, you must have some sort of death wish or something.

I just bought a Suzuki SV650S on Thursday (my first bike), so I feel ya on the snow issue. Remind me again why we live in this shithole?

Enjoy the new wheels and RIDE SAFE.

Thanks,

I don't have a death wish. I'm not afraid of what myself or the bike can do, more of what the other drivers on the road will do. If I get into an accident, it will more than likely have to do with another drivers stupidity and lack of attention.

The weather looks like it's supposed to get better starting on the weekend. Hopefully it's warm enough next week so I can ride it to work or something. I'll have my fingers crossed.

[legendboy]

Originally posted by BlkMaxima


Yes.

lol

[Go4Long]

I sincerely hope you're joking about it being your first bike...I know seasoned riders that say the GSXR 1000 scares them :P

[BlkMaxima]

Originally posted by legendboy


lol

[CLiVE]

Congrats on the bike. Looks good.

If you took a riding course, take it easy and use your head you'll be fine.

I would have killed myself on a GSX-R 1000 when I started riding at age 16. However I have seen more 'mature' riders do just fine since they have a little more self control.

Ride safe.

[Velox]

another great exhaust is the taylormade flush mount exhaust looks great and sounds awsome!

congrats on the new ride!

[Velox]

oh and state farm gave me an awsome rate for my bike 35/month full coverage without an alarm (brand new R6). They rate the bikes based on # of cc instead of type which makes a big difference in insurance price.

[CLiVE]

Originally posted by Velox
oh and state farm gave me an awsome rate for my bike 35/month full coverage without an alarm (brand new R6). They rate the bikes based on # of cc instead of type which makes a big difference in insurance price.

^^ Good rate. I pay $139/mo for my Ducati.

[Clark-Kent]

Nice bike man

[stunta666]

That bike will probably make it a little harder for you to progress but if you take it easy you should be fine. I've been riding for about 6 years now and i started on an r6, when i bought my r1 about 2 yrs after the r6 it was a whole different ride. You could literally ride all day in 1st gear and 2nd gear on a 1000. Another good thing is in 1st gear the 1000 won't be as twitchy as a 600. The bad is the bike will be harder to corner compared to a 600.
Your gonna get a lot of shit for buying that as a first bike but it really comes down to the rider whether you crash it or not.

[legendboy]

Originally posted by BlkMaxima

spoken like a true noob

congrats!

[gretz]

Regardless, nice gsxr - not too bad for your first bike, its only as fast as you want it to be. A 600 is just as dangerous - both fast as sht

[BlkMaxima]

Originally posted by legendboy


spoken like a true noob

congrats!

You are without a doubt "THE" coolest person on Beyond.ca.

[Spoons]

Originally posted by BlkMaxima
I have already taken a rider training course last summer. I have already ridden 600's and a couple 1000's. I said it was "my" first bike. Not the first bike I have ever ridden. That being said, I'm not a super experienced rider either. This bike also offer A,B and C modes. A being the fastest and C being a rainy conditions power map. I will be trying my best to stay in B or C mode until I get used to the bike and the way it handles.

Also, does anyone have an insurance company with good rates. A couple of the places I've been calling are telling me that they won't insure sportbikes or they won't insure over 750cc bikes.

For the exhaust the Jardine comes with silencers, but I doubt it will change the sound much.

I was just going to say that I believe that the GSXR's litres have an A, B, C mode (I believe it tones it down to 600cc, 750cc, then your 1000cc?)

You're going to get flamed a bit for the 1 litre being your first bike, just kinda take it as is. I am not one to judge though. Riders shouldn't really flame each other, riders should look out for each other out there, we are outnumbered. You'll notice when your out on the street everyone gives a quick wave to each other when passing by.

None the less keep it on the C mode for awhile. Get a feel for the bike, even keep it on C for a few months. Then move up to B, then when you're ready go A. But please for the love of god take that course. It lowers your insurance (I believe) and it can save your life, seriously. You learn a lot. You may have rode a few 600's etc, but you will not have the full experience of the course.

None the less, GSXR's are my favourite bike hands down. Looking at getting another bike here once I am out of engineering (which will be 4 years lol). Can't WAIT to get back on a bike. You will notice that when you jump in your car, you are going to HATE driving it and want to get on your bike. Just stay safe out there, and don't drive like a tool.

[SilverStreak]

I say good for you on the 1000cc. Like Clive said, if you have restraint, you can ride a Busa for your first bike and it wouldn't matter.

Take it easy, learn your bike and you should have no problem.

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by CLiVE


^^ Good rate. I pay $139/mo for my Ducati.

that's high...one of the guys I ride with pays significantly less than that for his 1098