N3WMAN
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If you can't keep up to your 1k buddies on your 650r, you aren't going to keep up on a 1000. Learn to ride the bike you have properly and you wont get left behind. Take a track course and leave the 1000s in the showroom.
Great read. Do you have a link to more info about the James Perrault crash? I searched and searched and couldn't find it!Here is a thread to help you understand a little about why people are giving you the advise they are...
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?147657-October-8-9-10-TMP
That made me laugh too:lmao:Come for a ride with me and decide for yourself ;-)
My bud has an R1, so I know that all to well. LOL
Yea, we should. I go every evening around 8PM-9PM.
I actually give him credit for that, I couldn't do it... not with the weather we've been having the last couple of weeks.you do your serious riding at night?
Thanks for all the recommendations, advice and the concernI don't plan on getting a faster bike just yet, but probably will next year.
I've only had the 650R for a few months, but I've already put 4000KM+ on itSo I love the bike and riding. I feel totally comfortable on it.
Here are my reasons for wanting a 1K bike:
- 2upping. The wife and I do it a fair amount and plan on doing it A LOT more in the future that added weight can slow the 650.
- Gearing. Having to switch gears so darn much. Especially 1st having to gear-up at 70KM and that's pushing it.
- Speed. Keeping up with my 1K budsI'm not a speed demon, but when we push it from time to time it's nice to at least keep up. It's also nice if you need to pass in a hurry.
- Track. I'd like to get in to track at some point in the near future as well.
- And the fact I'd have a 1K bike would make me sleep better. LOL
You just have to ride in a hot company thoughI actually give him credit for that, I couldn't do it... not with the weather we've been having the last couple of weeks.
Just not enjoying the ride at that point, too f***ing cold for me!
Great read. Do you have a link to more info about the James Perrault crash? I searched and searched and couldn't find it!
-Jamie M.
Great read. Do you have a link to more info about the James Perrault crash? I searched and searched and couldn't find it!
-Jamie M.
It wasn't the guy who crashed in that thread, but people kept referencing him that he also crashed into someone on the straight away, so wanted to see/hear about that one too. Here is a better video from the crash bike in case you haven't seen it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBQrR4J1UcIs that the guys name, cause I didn't know it. There is a vid up from behind but it's so shaky.
lol, that sounds like the guyAre you talking about the James Perrault crash that happened on the 401 back in the 1990s? Ah, back during the Finch & Weston days. Those were the days! Seeking out 1/4 mile stretches, running from the Po-Po, meeting back up in empty parking lots in industrial areas to regroup and peacock strut...
I saw James at Grand Bend. He looked really good!
Court case is Nov 30th. If I don't go to jail I'll post it Dec 1st. If I do and get early release for good behaviour I'll post it April 1st, if not June 1stStill waiting on the video from your crash Jamie...
How come you never posted it?
Keep the money you want to spend on a new bike and put it toward riding lessons. Seriously. That's not a shot, and take your ego out of the decision. The 650r is more than capable (and yeah that's coming from a modded 1000cc rider).
I agree, but according to my Insurance company (Jevco), ANYTHING Ducati will cost me a ***** load.
If you really want a bike with a bit more power, consider the z750.