[R1up0n1]

Over the weekend I stopped by a motorcycle shop in Maryland to make sure I can fit on a 1000cc bike, and test the comfort of a few different models.

First I sat on a 2006 GSXR 1000. I think this bike really felt great. I had a nice posture on the bike and I could touch the ground...remember I am only 5'6" or so and only weigh a buck twenty or so. However when I went to get off the Gixxer 1000 my right foot kicked the tail section. I sat back on the bike and tried it again...felt really good...once again I kicked that tail section. It appears that tail section sits up too high.

Next I sat on a 2005 YZF-R1. This bike felt really nice however I was sprawed out a lot more on this compared to the GSXR1000. The gas tank is a lot longer on the R1 vs the GSXR1000. I think I could deal with it. I didn't kick anything when I got on or off of the R1.

Next I sat on a 2006 GSXR 600. I don't know why but this bike's seat height felt so much taller than both of the 1000's. The bike almost felt the same as the GSXR-1000 but just taller. I was almost affraid to put the bike back down on the kickstand! I thought I was going to drop it and cause a domino effect on the other bikes in the row. I stayed off that one for the rest of the time.

Next I jumped on a 2005 CBR F4i....well this bike felt light, and I didn't like the posture at all, so I got off that one. No intrest there.

Next I jumped on a 2005 Kawi ZX10R...Way to big and bulky of a bike!!!

I think it came down to the 2005 R1 or 2006 Gixxer 1000. I am still planning on going with the 03 R1. Although I know the bike is a bit heavier than the 05 the seat height is the same so I should be ok. I wouldn't mind lowering the bike maybe a 1/2" at most so I could be flat foot. Maybe I would be able to adjust that much with the suspension.

We'll see as this year wraps up.

 

[Gas Man]

Um..... yeah... didn't we already tell you that if you don't take that deal on the 03 we were going to send big man N4S down there to kick your arse? I know we did!! :wtf: are you doing... give that guy a deposit before he wisens up!

 

[R1up0n1]

Um..... yeah... didn't we already tell you that if you don't take that deal on the 03 we were going to send big man N4S down there to kick your arse? I know we did!! :wtf: are you doing... give that guy a deposit before he wisens up!

The guy I am going to buy the 03 R1 off he lives way up north. He's in Turkey right now on a business trip. He's supposed to be in contact with me this week to buy my triples from me.
I was just way too board this weekend driving around Maryland and Virginia by myself killing time so I figured I'd go see the new 2006 models in person. Plus this gave me the chance to actually sit on a few new bikes.

There is no way I am going to let that 2003 R1 slip away. The guy isn't advertising the bike at all. He already knows I want the bike and it won't be until later on this year or January when I am in a postition to buy the R1. It's a for sure buy tho.

 

[jeeps84]

Its not that the new Gixxer is to tall at the tail. you kicked it because its so damn wide. I have the same problem.

If you go with the Yamer. It will do it good to be lowered a little in the front for a little guy like you. They need all the weight on the front tire they can get.

 

[R1up0n1]

Its not that the new Gixxer is to tall at the tail. you kicked it because its so damn wide. I have the same problem.

If you go with the Yamer. It will do it good to be lowered a little in the front for a little guy like you. They need all the weight on the front tire they can get.

wouldn't I want to lower the rear end? or both front and rear?

 

[jeeps84]

wouldn't I want to lower the rear end? or both front and rear?

It wouldn't hurt to lower just the front a little on either bikes. If you fell you need more, you will have to shave the seat and or lower the rear also. I think most lowering links are minimal 1 inch. not real sure on that. You could always get a set made pretty cheap.

 

[R1up0n1]

It wouldn't hurt to lower just the front a little on either bikes. If you fell you need more, you will have to shave the seat and or lower the rear also. I think most lowering links are minimal 1 inch. not real sure on that. You could always get a set made pretty cheap.

Well there is not much on either bike to shave...there would be nothing left of a seat.
A company called McCoy Motorsports out of KY can custom make these lowering links....I actually got a chance to meet these guys and hang out with them all weekend during the Carlisle Bike fest this year...along with Todd from 2WT. I'm sure I can get them to fabricate something for me.

 

[Gas Man]

Alot of people can make custom lowering links...its not that hard.... you could do it with a drill press!

 

[R1up0n1]

Alot of people can make custom lowering links...its not that hard.... you could do it with a drill press!

:scratch: I do have one of those at work in the shop :scratch:

 

[Gas Man]

Then all you need to do is get the bike, get some stainless steel plate, cut to size, and drill the appropriate holes..... bang you got it!

I have seen a few guys do it this way!

 

[R1up0n1]

Then all you need to do is get the bike, get some stainless steel plate, cut to size, and drill the appropriate holes..... bang you got it!

I have seen a few guys do it this way!

I think I could get McCoys do it professionally. They already have them made I think.

 

[Chuckademus]

Be careful lowering front or rear. Make sure you take the Rake/trail into account, and try to adjust both to keep the rake/trail about the same. Depending on how hard you ride, it can turn your sweet handling bike into a dangerously unsteerable piece of shi'ite.

I've just been through all this with the project bike. If you don't get the geometry right, it's all a waste of time!!

:luck: :dthumb:

Chuck

 

[R1up0n1]

Be careful lowering front or rear. Make sure you take the Rake/trail into account, and try to adjust both to keep the rake/trail about the same. Depending on how hard you ride, it can turn your sweet handling bike into a dangerously unsteerable piece of shi'ite.

I've just been through all this with the project bike. If you don't get the geometry right, it's all a waste of time!!

:luck: :dthumb:

Chuck

Good point chuck...I ride like a nut....knee's dragging and like a bat out of hell....I will keep all this in top priority.

 

[jeeps84]

Be careful lowering front or rear. Make sure you take the Rake/trail into account, and try to adjust both to keep the rake/trail about the same. Depending on how hard you ride, it can turn your sweet handling bike into a dangerously unsteerable piece of shi'ite.

I've just been through all this with the project bike. If you don't get the geometry right, it's all a waste of time!!

:luck: :dthumb:

Chuck

:iagree: but, SV is a very little guy that will put little weight on the bars.
Every R1 owner I know has dropped the front 10mm or more. Most the Gixxer riders seam to be replacing rear spring for stronger. These are track guys and racers.

 

[Gas Man]

Hey SV... here's another R1 FS...

2003 Yamaha R1 Limited Edition For Sale. Black with Red Flames.
Only 1,500 miles. Original owner never dropped. Wife has been pregnant last 2 summers and i've had no time to ride. Must see to really appreciate. $8,500 Firm.

Here it's in Michigan and posted on another Michigan sportbike club site.

Just another option... I think the other R1 you have been looking at might be a better deal, but if you need me to go look at this one, let me know.

 

[R1up0n1]

Hey SV... here's another R1 FS...



Here it's in Michigan and posted on another Michigan sportbike club site.

Just another option... I think the other R1 you have been looking at might be a better deal, but if you need me to go look at this one, let me know.

Cool...I think the one I'm looking at it still a better deal. I really don't want to go up that much in $.

 

[Gas Man]

Yeah that maybe but I'm looking out for ya!

 

[R1up0n1]

Yeah that maybe but I'm looking out for ya!

Much appreciated GM :dthumb:

 

[Samurai_Jack]

I would get the Gixxer 1000 since it should be cheaper and the ergo should be a bit more forgiving compared to the R1.