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Just bought a CBR1000RR Repsol 2011, so smooth. Upgraded from 900cc cruiser. Any general advice on this model ? Just had first ride, Accelerated onto motorway and visor on helmet blew off. So shopping for a new helmet today.
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Welcome!
Best advice I have is to spend lots of time riding! Get to know that bike well, and take your time doing so. It's completely different than a cruiser. It has way more torque an HP than what your used to, causing it to be less forgiving than the other bikes. But it is an awesome machine, nice choice. Congrats!
Best advice I have is to spend lots of time riding! Get to know that bike well, and take your time doing so. It's completely different than a cruiser. It has way more torque an HP than what your used to, causing it to be less forgiving than the other bikes. But it is an awesome machine, nice choice. Congrats!
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Welcome to the CBR Forum NZ Repsol,
I must admit I giggled when I read about your visor blowing off. My first superbike was a 1991 GSXR750 bought after riding a BMW K100RT for a few years. As I accelerated away from the lights as I would on the BMW (loose grip on the bars, twist the throttle with the palm and wrist), my hands were ripped from the bars with the accleration!!
Learn to use the power wisely and you will never get the smile off your face.
Cheers, SB
I must admit I giggled when I read about your visor blowing off. My first superbike was a 1991 GSXR750 bought after riding a BMW K100RT for a few years. As I accelerated away from the lights as I would on the BMW (loose grip on the bars, twist the throttle with the palm and wrist), my hands were ripped from the bars with the accleration!!
Learn to use the power wisely and you will never get the smile off your face.
Cheers, SB
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New helmet and 200km later
Hi Thanks for welcomes. New helmet quickly purchased and a number of rides later slowly getting to grips with the bike. Beautiful to look at and possible to ride, once arms and hands become tight then throtle response becomes notchy. Gentle as she goes, the car in the distance all too quickly is right in front . Legs now bend to angles they have not been for many years. Love the bike.
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Hi Thanks for welcomes. New helmet quickly purchased and a number of rides later slowly getting to grips with the bike. Beautiful to look at and possible to ride, once arms and hands become tight then throtle response becomes notchy. Gentle as she goes, the car in the distance all too quickly is right in front . Legs now bend to angles they have not been for many years. Love the bike.
Good for you. If you haven't looked at Keith Code's books 'A Twist of the Wrist' and ATOTW2, it would be worth it. Good books and great tips.
Relax your shoulders, arms and wrists, don't white knuckle the grips, use the throttle judiciously and always, always look 'through' the corners.
When it all comes together on a set of twisties you'll whoop and holler for joy
Cheers, SB
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