need opinions

hey all- been gone a while- I feel like a newbie again. I guess I never really lost that status to begin with...anyway, I finally have the $ saved for a new bike. (some of you may remember me rambling (crying) on about my Kawasaki getting stolen last November) I'm trying to decide between the 50th anniversary Yellow R6 and the Raven R6. what do you guys think? I plan to buy in the next few weeks!! I live in Houston but will probably be going to Mississippi ( lakehill motors ) to make the purchase. Best price I have found within reasonable driving distance. They want $8999.99 out the door for the yellow anniversary R6. Opinions?

i say go for the anniversary edition R6. it's a collectible. but i don't envy your decision, both are great choices. :drool: :luck:

:dthumb: 50th anniversary Yellow R6:drool: its a unique color scheme...definitely stands out among the sea of blue, green, red, black, silver bikes.

Until I saw the Yellow R6 in person, I didn't think the color scheme was all that. Then I saw it at the last motorcycle show and it was gorgeous..... :2cents:

anny yellow! i still like the blue the best, but you didn't have that as an option.

Doesn't the anniversary model have some performance perks as well as a cool color scheme? Or are the Raven and Anniversary the exact same except for color?

I gotta vote Raven. I love the blacked out look of that sucker. I'm not really down w/ yellow but it is different and collectable.:2cents: :luck:

Oh...and someone post up some pics so Fatburg can see the two...and for eye candy.:drool: :nopicsbs:

I just went a lookin....with now difference in performance...Definately the Raven. That thing is gorgeous.

50th anniversary R6 (http://www.cyclesource34.com/shared/viewer.aspx?iid=923930&src=eBizAutos) and Pic of a Raven R6 (http://www.sportbikez.net/picture/17313)

I just went a lookin....with now difference in performance...Definately the Raven. That thing is gorgeous. :iagree: Love the raven scheme.:drool:

Don't get me wrong, the anniversary is not an ugly duckling. But the blacked out look is just sweet. complimented well with the red accents.

I gotta vote Raven. I love the blacked out look of that sucker. :withstupi

I'm liking the yellow ... love that diagonal black line effect on the side view :dthumb:

I'm liking the yellow ... love that diagonal black line effect on the side view :dthumb: I love that sig Blade!

the side fairings look disturbing. looks like the designers forgot about it and just slapped something on. i would vote for the raven. all black hides that disformity. -a|ex

That thing just doesn't look right below the white.:2cents:

Thx for all the replies... I think I'm leaning towards the Yellow R6... one reason is I live in Houston and I'm scared the black is going to be too hot. - ??? we'll see- i guess when I go to the dealer- i'll see which one pops out at me first. I can't wait.

i guess when I go to the dealer- i'll see which one pops out at me first. I can't wait. That's the way I do it when unsure of colors to pick.

Can't really go wrong with any of the new 6's. :drool:

well after much consideration and a few test rides- I am the proud new owner of a 2006 R1 anniversary edition. I couldn't be happier. I've already put 350 miles on it and can't wait till the sun comes back up tomorrow AM... :drool: After riding my 99' ZX750 this new Yamaha seems so rider friendly. The center of gravity is much lower and the suspension is awesome. This power is seemless... infact the one major decision making factor which caused me to decide on the R1 over the R6 was the fact that the R6 seemed to lag between gears unless you were hammering the RPM's. Don't get me wrong the R6 is sweet- but I prefer the torque and the smoother power delivery with the R1. I can see why they call the R6 a track bike. It seems to prefer being ridden hard. I also bought all new gear from Cycle gear. I got the shoei X-11 helmet which is super light weight with great air flow- I got an Alpinestar mesh jacket with matching mess pull over riding pants- I just need some boots now. I'd have to say cycle gear rocks- I'm so impressed with the selection and the customer service there. Now I just need some flush mout front signals and a tail eliminator kit... I feel like a poser riding around with this giant ass license plate bracket- :leaving: Anyway- I'm loving this new bike- new technology is amazing... so much has changed sine 99'. :mc1:

I'll post pics as soon as I can figure out how... I'm as computer illiterate as they come. :bonk:

That is awesome...can't wait to see the pics... I suggest you just upload them to the TWF gallery... that is the first!

Sweet bike bro. Can't wait to see pics. Since it's your perogative to get us pics asap I won't use the :nopicsbs: smilie.

Congrats on the new bike!!! :mc1:...:dthumb:

Sweet bike bro. Can't wait to see pics. Since it's your perogative to get us pics asap I won't use the :nopicsbs: smilie. :withstupi but :nopicsbs: :lol: looking forward to them:dthumb:

:withstupi but :nopicsbs: :lol: looking forward to them:dthumb: Man...what a cheap attempt at disquising the :nopicsbs: smilie.:disapp:

well after much consideration and a few test rides- I am the proud new owner of a 2006 R1 anniversary edition. I couldn't be happier. I've already put 350 miles on it and can't wait till the sun comes back up tomorrow AM... :drool: After riding my 99' ZX750 this new Yamaha seems so rider friendly. The center of gravity is much lower and the suspension is awesome. This power is seemless... infact the one major decision making factor which caused me to decide on the R1 over the R6 was the fact that the R6 seemed to lag between gears unless you were hammering the RPM's. Don't get me wrong the R6 is sweet- but I prefer the torque and the smoother power delivery with the R1. I can see why they call the R6 a track bike. It seems to prefer being ridden hard. I also bought all new gear from Cycle gear. I got the shoei X-11 helmet which is super light weight with great air flow- I got an Alpinestar mesh jacket with matching mess pull over riding pants- I just need some boots now. I'd have to say cycle gear rocks- I'm so impressed with the selection and the customer service there. Now I just need some flush mout front signals and a tail eliminator kit... I feel like a poser riding around with this giant ass license plate bracket- :leaving: Anyway- I'm loving this new bike- new technology is amazing... so much has changed sine 99'. :mc1: Damn, you weren't fuking around were you? Why didn't you go with the R6?

Pimp... http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/522/medium/Picture_214.jpg

http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/533/medium/HPIM0569.JPG well finally here's a pic.

http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/533/medium/HPIM0569.JPG well finally here's a pic. Butta! Yes, the R6 is a track monster!

http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/533/medium/HPIM0569.JPG well finally here's a pic. Rept. Very nice.

me likey... :dthumb:

Thanks guys- sorry it took so long to get a picture posted- I have lots more but for some reason can't get the others uploaded??

Thanks guys- sorry it took so long to get a picture posted- I have lots more but for some reason can't get the others uploaded?? Are you uploading them on TWF?

Are you uploading them on TWF? Yeah, to the gallery. I see the process start and get the hour glass- wait forever then automatically re-directs to the upload page... check for my images and nothing? :idk:

Yeah, to the gallery. I see the process start and get the hour glass- wait forever then automatically re-directs to the upload page... check for my images and nothing? :idk: Maybe try less pics at one time...or are you only doing 1 at a time? Sounds like it's timing out. Or try smaller size.

Maybe try less pics at one time...or are you only doing 1 at a time? Sounds like it's timing out. Or try smaller size. I tried with my pics and cant get it to work either. :idk:

I tried uploading one at a time and it worked for the one I posted above- but not since.

I'll talk to Shan and see if we can get it figured out guys. :sorry:

Remember guys, size matters. If the pick is to big or has is invalid file type. They wont upload. First 1000 members and supporting members have extra privileges while others are limited to upload size and number per day. Plus, pics have to be moderated before they will show up after they are uploaded.

Working for me again. I tried less pics at one time. 3 to be exact.

Also sometimes logging out, clearing your cookies, and logging back in helps. Remember that photopost and vB are like 2 different programs running on one face.... Members... please let us know if you are still having problems...

Also sometimes logging out, clearing your cookies, and logging back in helps. Remember that photopost and vB are like 2 different programs running on one face.... Members... please let us know if you are still having problems... I tried this too- I attempted to upload 1 image- it even said pic uploaded successful... then when I tried to find it- the pic isn't there. ? It's possible that I am doing something wrong, but I don't know what it is- since I was able to get the one pic in this thread to upload- ? Do you see any waiting approval submitted under my name?

Now get that damn sticker off your tank before you get the taste slapped outta your mouth!!!!!!!!!!!

Now get that damn sticker off your tank before you get the taste slapped outta your mouth!!!!!!!!!!! Harsh. Relax, buddy. Stop hating because he gots a pimp ride. Chill, like Arnold does. http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/DLIT_2006/tharnoldsmokespot.gif

Harsh. Relax, buddy. Stop hating because he gots a pimp ride. Chill, like Arnold does. http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/DLIT_2006/tharnoldsmokespot.gif http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/smilies/morebeer.gif

Now get that damn sticker off your tank before you get the taste slapped outta your mouth!!!!!!!!!!! LOL yeah the stickers gotta go- I've just been too lazy- I promise to get it done today. :sorry: I guess I just needed to be threatened. :yikes: And thanks Dlitalien for the props- but I have to ask- the chick in your avatar- is that a tatoo of wild pubic hair comming out of the top of her panties? lol

OOOHHH I AM HONESTLY NOT HATING!!!! Just wanto to see his ride live up to its true colors as an anniversary edition and a repli-racer... I hate those stickers no matter what the make..suzi, yammi, kawi, honda, aprilia, ducs..etc etc etc. So my response will be the same no matter who you are or what you ride, Ilike clean looking motorcycles as Im sure all of u do....BTW if any of u has that damn sticker, slap your own taste out your mouth...you deserve it!!!!!:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

LOL yeah the stickers gotta go- I've just been too lazy- I promise to get it done today. :sorry: I guess I just needed to be threatened. :yikes: And thanks Dlitalien for the props- but I have to ask- the chick in your avatar- is that a tatoo of wild pubic hair comming out of the top of her panties? lol No, it's a revolver on each sides pointing down to her G spot. The guns say "DLITALIEN" on them.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/DLIT_2006/Picture74.jpg

OOOHHH I AM HONESTLY NOT HATING!!!! Just wanto to see his ride live up to its true colors as an anniversary edition and a repli-racer... I hate those stickers no matter what the make..suzi, yammi, kawi, honda, aprilia, ducs..etc etc etc. So my response will be the same no matter who you are or what you ride, Ilike clean looking motorcycles as Im sure all of u do....BTW if any of u has that damn sticker, slap your own taste out your mouth...you deserve it!!!!!:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Those bitches come of first thing.

No, it's a revolver on each sides pointing down to her G spot. The guns say "DLITALIEN" on them. copy- now I can see with the upclose pict... and just to let you guys know- the stickers are history!!!

No, it's a revolver on each sides pointing down to her G spot. The guns say "DLITALIEN" on them. http://sportscrew.com/vb/images/smilies/liar.gif Let's see the rest of the gun to prove what your saying is true

Nice bike love the colors :luck: :dthumb: :dthumb:

Nice bike love the colors :luck: :dthumb: :dthumb: Thanks bro! :cheers:

Not to hate, but the yellow looks like some bizarre road-rashed hornet. Just my :2cents:, but I love the black. ..buzz, buzz... SPLAT!!

Go Yellow. They're fastest, after all...

Go Yellow. They're fastest, after all... LOL- I like the black too, but they were just too slow. :whistle: