Have a bike in garage since 2013, not sure what to do

[lilmira]

You sound like another member here.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by WongYue
I've been practicing clutching in and out to find that friction point, without giving the bike any gas. So far it's a fail. I've also decided to train my hand to only use around 10% of the throttle at all times. Some of my friends say that this isn't possible, but I'm going to prove them wrong. I'm probably only going to ride in 1st or 2nd only so I don't need to change gears as often.

Riding with the kickstand down probably seems like a good idea too.

Originally posted by WongYue
All I need is time!

It's working wonders already. You expecting another growth spurt?

[carson blocks]

OP is either trolling or disabled.

[roll_over]

My concern is him in first or second gear then hitting a bump twisting the throttle and falling. That's less likely on a 300 or 600

[WongYue]

Originally posted by roll_over
My concern is him in first or second gear then hitting a bump twisting the throttle and falling. That's less likely on a 300 or 600

I've trained up my right hand to only give it around 10% throttle no matter what. There wouldn't be a situation where I would twist the throttle too far. 10% of a litre bike throttle should mean a 100cc right? I think I can handle that.

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
It's working wonders already. You expecting another growth spurt?

One can only hope to grow a bit more ...

[roll_over]

Aids are you back man? Missed yeah

[WongYue]

Originally posted by roll_over
Aids are you back man? Missed yeah

who is aids?

[SOAB]

if this isn't a troll post than this guy is going to die.

won't take a course cause you think you can teach yourself? you've had the fucking thing for 3 years and you haven't learned jack shit! can't even ride a scooter and you think you can control yourself on a R1?

do the rest of the drivers in the world a favor and sell it. you will die.

or ride it. and do the world a favor.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by WongYue


I want the slipper clutch on the R1 though, plus the R3 is not a pretty bike. Wouldn't want to be caught dead on it at all.

I know what counter-steering is, but I really do not want to do it. I just want to steer like a bicycle. I understand that it is the de-facto standard, but I like to be different.

spike98: Definitely not trolling. This is my life story.

KTM duke 390 comes with a slipper... Much more noob friendly, I started on a gsx-r 750 and now own a duke... But I was also doing 200km/h and passing most bikes on the 1a by the end of week one... But I'm not build like a 12 year old girl and am not afraid of sports

[GQBalla]

Op is a troll

[J.M.]

fuck this thread

why would you even ask questions on what to do when you're pretty much set on learning on your own anyways

[J.M.]

Originally posted by ercchry


But I'm not build like a 12 year old girl and am not afraid of sports

I play real sports, not trying to be the best at exercising


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[vengie]

100% troll.

Doesn't want to be seen on anything other than an R1?!? Lol you're self image of material possessions are going to get you killed. In that instance you won't be seen at all.

But hey at least your friends and family will have cool pictures of you on an R1 to remember you by!

[JordanAndrew]

Take the course, like what a lot of users are saying already. You'll learn a lot taking a safety course and it's definitely worth the money.

You can literally drop their bikes and learn from them without worrying too much about repairs, so that in it's essence pays for itself. I dropped an R3 and a Ninja 300 on my course and damaged the fairings but I wasn't worried at all.

Once you've done the course and you have proof of doing so, as long as you have all a helmet, gloves and jacket, I can take you under my wing and teach you more if you need to in a parking lot and ride alongs.. for free, as long as I'm free I'd be willing to do this for the motorcycle community.

Join the Calgary Motorcycle Rider group and 403 riders group on facebook. Lots of people are also willing to help new riders. Almost always someone will help you get there for free, just do it safe and do it right.

Take a lot of people's advice here as well, down size your bike, it's tough to learn on an R1, too much power for a beginner. I'd max you out at 600-700CC bikes.

Let me know what you think, I'm down to help another rider as long as you promise to do it right.

[WongYue]

Originally posted by JordanAndrew
Let me know what you think, I'm down to help another rider as long as you promise to do it right.

Thank you for your kind words JordanAndrew. I am saddened that so many of you want me to die though.

In all honesty, I am not learning to ride for the thrill, but rather to prove to myself that I am not a fool. More than likely I will never exceed 60 km/h or even reach 3rd gear. My goal is not to be a danger to myself or to others.

I just want to look good while going slow.

Though that's a stupid thought because I can't even roll my bike across the garage without toppling over

[JVR1]

(must feed the troll....)

Saddened we want you to die? Only your stupid opinions are gonna get you killed. I'm almost want to watch you fuck up but then I'd have to call 911 out of decency and explain it..

"Hi 911.. Yeah, he thinks 10% throttle = 100cc but now he's 100% hurtin. "

[Buster]

All savvy internet vetrins in here, and you guys are responding to an obvious troll thread?

disappoint.

[revelations]

Originally posted by WongYue
I know what counter-steering is, but I really do not want to do it.

Thats almost signature-worthy appalling.

Sell the bike now.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Pics of R1.

Write on a piece of paper with your username, so we know it's legit.

[civic_stylez]

Bike has been sitting for too long.. its no good anymore. You should put it up for sale at a drastically reduced price.. ill do you the favor and come and pick it up and take it to the scrap metal place. Its the only logical answer. Bike cant sit for more than a year... sorry dude but your out of luck. Ill swing by with my truck and give you $1000.00 for it..