New rider on 2023 ZX-6R!! First bike/636//Ride along! Tips and tricks

[@TheEffectionable]

like and subscribe for me please!!!

[@russianbot3172]

I need a new bike but have to finish the rest of my carbon parts on my 13

[@macdavis757]

TIP number one focus on riding before tricks. If you don’t you will get into trouble quickly. I have been riding for 28 years , tricks will come but riding safely and coming home at night is more important

[@I.M.A.G.E]

Facts

[@joelewis0686]

A time tested fact!! my friends started on 600s in high school by end of summer after graduating I was only one left with my little slow 250ninja had a couple of spills and all of them were from me acting stupid.

[@banditbiker929]

Absolutely ❤

[@HeldIntegral]

Can you wheelie now?

[@nateellenberger6043]

Congrats on the purchase, my friend! I was lucky enough to pick one up in the midnight blue/black color/2023 Zx6r without ABS, last November. I love it and just hit 700 miles total, on her yesterday. For the folks who meantioned that you are shifting too early, here's a good answer you can give them, .....You only have 321 miles on your brand new bike when you made this video and the dealership should have told you to keep the RPMs under 4000 for the first 200 miles, under 6000RPMs til 400 miles, and then you can spank her a tiny bit around 8000-10K RPMs from 400-600 miles (I know all that sounds a little silly, but it also says to do this in the Zx6r owners manual, go check it out). This is called a "break-in period". When you hit 600 miles, you need to take your Ninja in to the dealer and get the 600 mile maintenance (which is an oil change and tightening of the valves). You were doing the right thing by keeping your RPMs low at this stage. Also, when using the quick shift, keep in mind that our Zx6r only has "upshift" and it does not include a blipper (downshift). You'll have to use the clutch to downshift. My recommendation, for now, would be to "invest in protective gear" and not so much on accessories to make your bike go faster. It will be a very long time before you and I can exceed the performance of this machine, so why buy things to make it go faster when we can't handle the speed and performance of it being "stock". On the contrary, buying accessories to make it more comfortable to ride (like levers, rear sets/foot pegs, frame sliders, etc..) is a different story. Im 6'3, 175lbs and I had to have Woodcraft rear sets/foot pegs installed because the stock footpeg position was too cramped. Much better comfort with adjustable rear-sets, and it allows me to concentrate more on improving my riding skills. I think the very first accessories though, should always be "frame sliders" and if possible, axle sliders. They will save you money when (not if) in case of a crash or dump. Definitely buy protective gear though mate (leather jacket, leather gloves, track boots, etc...). Its much easier to replace leather than skin! I'm one of those guys that look like a Power Ranger with full leather track suit when I ride on the public roads. I dont worry that others may think it looks silly because wearing full protection puts me in my comfort zone when out riding. I'll subscribe and check on your Zx6r journey to how you are coming along. Awesome bike bro, and it was a good choice of bike to purchase. I hope these tips help and I don't mean to sound arrogant. Im such a student when it comes to riding motorcycles and I just want to keep learning more and more everyday. Keep your head on a swivel and the rubber side down. Be well my friend 🤟

[@TheEffectionable]

thanks bro!

[@RevBomb96]

I just bought a 2023 zx6r krt a few days ago and it shifts a bit rough from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd when using the quick shift, I then turned off the KQS and used the clutch and it’s still a bit jerky, am I doing something wrong or do I have to make adjustments? I know almost nothing about this bikes transmission. Any guidance would be appreciated! I also have to roll the bike forward a bit sometimes to get it to shift from neutral to 1st, is this normal? I don’t want to call the dealership and sound dumb if these things are normal with the 636 lol

[@BL4ZK1NG]

I just started riding in November and one tip that helped with my low speed turns is the emphasis of turning your head and keeping your body balanced! Ride safe brother love your ZX6R

[@ryanwipfield7031]

I’m 23 and have been riding the last 3 years. Just got my fourth bike I got a 2022 zx6r krt. I go to the track and I can drag knee and all that, and I will STILL go to a parking lot occasionally and practice the basics. Like you said never hurts to practice more and more

[@TheEffectionable]

Right on!

[@JAYTHAKID22]

you have to turn it on. it will say kqs on the dash. hold select for two seconds. and dont let off the throttle when you’re up shifting

[@TheEffectionable]

haha i read the manual after and figured that out, makes sense. Thanks!

[@erinblount1237]

Just got my 23 zx6r KRT edition few weeks ago. They didn't explain the quick shift to me neither but I had a 08 zx6r and knew that the new ones have the pressure shifter. Only works shifting up quick shifter you don't have to engage clutch but you will on these. I added a m4 g19 slip on and took the baffle out. Thing sounds absolutely amazing. Subbed and be safe out there my guy.

[@TheEffectionable]

Thank you!

[@malachiblanchard1754]

How long did it take for the gp19 to be delivered?

[@dougmaverick3287]

The quick shifter is a setting on the display that you have to put it on to be able to use it.

[@banditbiker929]

Kudos too you for helping new riders be safe .. stay on two wheels my friend and ride safe out there 😊

[@mmxviii4736]

Slow speed manoeuvres: Look where you wanna go Have your head up Arch your back while making the slow manoeuvre (proper posture. Do you not slouch) The last one, arch your back, made the biggest difference for me, it improved my balance, 100% Also, get some aftermarket fairings on and put away the nice and expensive OEM fairings and put some frame sliders on the bike asap 💯. Quick question, is there a reason why you tend to keep the thumb on your left hand on top of the bar instead of having your thumb under the bar like you do on your right hand?

[@khaheelkelly7279]

Picking up my bike today exactly the same as yours

[@TheEffectionable]

Nice!! It’s a blast, enjoy it and be safe!!

[@khaheelkelly7279]

@@TheEffectionable yep I have her with but I can’t ride until April I live in Alaska so the roads are frozen with ice right now but I’m just rolling her around getting use to the clutch

[@khaheelkelly7279]

This is my first bike

[@jacka5676]

Just bought and started riding 2006 636, two weeks ago :)

[@nativedriftz2149]

Not sure where your eyes were, but turn your head further as you go into your tight turns, it will help you make sharper turns. Hoping you've gotten more comfortable with the bike 🤙🤙

[@ziptrigga4126]

Got the same bike a couple weeks ago, absolutely love it

[@TheEffectionable]

Enjoy it and be safe!

[@Im_V]

I got the same bike in august as my first bike. Biggest thing that I wasnt told from the dealer is to take off the gas octane sticker. If you leave it and let it get hot it will mess up the paint when you try to take it off later, or it will leave residue.

[@mrwick4875]

Just bought one last week 2023 KRT EDITION ABS just love it t and son got 400 KRT EDITION ALSO SAME TIME LOVE RIDING TOGETHER

[@Jimsmash171]

The secret of the slow turns, not sure if you're doing it cause the go pro angle but turn your head almost to your chin touching your shoulder in the direction you're turning. Massive difference at slow speed

[@adamgroves5016]

Make sure you have the quick shift turned on in the bikes settings I believe its called KQS

[@I.M.A.G.E]

I'm here saving to buy my bike been doing lil practicing on my friends r3 still working on my friction zone lol but I knw how to shift gears n downshifting it's jus the releasing of the clutch to get the friction zone is my lil weakness but I'm working on it so by time I finish save I will b ready

[@Immortal1zx6r]

You have to hold the select button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the quick shifter

[@PhillyFail]

Also you may have been shifting early but remember if you're still in the break-in. On that bike you're supposed to shift early

[@caliboi1695]

Yea man for the quick shifter you don’t let off the throttle . But you do have to enable it in the settings . Sorry if I didn’t tell you that in your previous video !

[@bonanza28m61]

Hey boss, hope the riding has been good! Hope to see a vid from you soon. I’m looking at getting the same bike as my first so I enjoy watching your process of learning 🤙🏽

[@anonymous-bx6ly]

Hey if you don’t mind me asking, how much are you being charged for insurance on the bike? I’m in SC and looking to get one but I’m only 20 and don’t want to get screwed

[@mathiashammar1]

Nice seeing you making good progress. 6:23 Very important point, target fixation is a big issues else :D . Next level for slow speed is to keep revs a bit higher and control your speed with keeping rear break engaged and use alot more clutch modulation. When you master it engine will balance the bike for you. Feels like circus trick standing still like that. This type of technique is required in tight traffic and narrow streets, steep incline/decline city corners. (Think San Francisco). Spicy revving there 13:07 your so funny :D

[@PhillyFail]

You might have to enable it in the settings for Kawasaki quick shift

[@NickPissanu]

ZX-6R. Good Bike.

[@prdragon47]

New subscriber here!!

[@TheEffectionable]

Thanks for subbing!

[@jaarmen3]

Check out all the available classes at Yamaha Champion riding school for 2024. I’ve signed up for July’s ChampsStreet at Laguna Seca. Be save out there.

[@joelewis0686]

Awesome bike stay safe 👍

[@timmyteng562]

You have to go to your settings and turn it on.. it should show up on your dash say KQS

[@hellohunter8583]

15:06 Forgot to remove the camera lens sticker haha, funny watching it shed off

[@mpalm44]

I know how to ride, what I need practice in is gettin my wife to allow me to buy my dream bike. 22 zx6r krt is the sexiest most fun bike I've ever been on. P.S. Make sure the quick sifter is turned on. There's no specific rpm to use it, just gotta be on throttle. And there may be a millage break in before it'll let you use it.

[@adrianrosario4196]

Nice bike! At minimum get a good motorcycle specific jacket and gloves. Pads and back protector should be at least CE level 1. Be safe and congratulations!

[@MotoChase]

Keep on training man! You’ve gotten loads better since your last vid

[@TheEffectionable]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kidlo2050]

15:07 his clear screen protector flew off. I hate the feeling of those coming off.

[@jameyward4570]

Are those leather gloves?? Need to make sure you get some solid leather ones. They are more durable if you have to slide at higher speeds.

[@peteypablo3393]

That’s good that your practicing your skills always good to see new riders. Make sure you look in to getting some good gear so you can stay safe riding. Good luck out there.👍🏽

[@TheEffectionable]

Thanks, will do!

[@noahrides3725]

quick tip for a better camera angle flip the go pro so its right below the visor and not below the helmet it will make it so that they can see the road and the bike

[@chinghuahee9667]

Nice bike too bad my country not inporting any kawasaki model since 2014 which sucks.

[@636brah]

hey not sure if you figured it out yet buy you have to hold the select button for over 3 seconds and let go then you should see a kqs turn on right next to your traction control.

[@RevBomb96]

I just bought a 2023 zx6r krt a few days ago and it shifts a bit rough from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd when using the quick shift, I then turned off the KQS and used the clutch and it’s still a bit jerky, am I doing something wrong or do I have to make adjustments? I know almost nothing about this bikes transmission. Any guidance would be appreciated! I also have to roll the bike a bit sometimes to shift into 1st from neutral, is this normal?

[@chrishill1507]

Motojitsu is a riding instructor. Look him up he has alot of videos on learning techniques. He is pretty good.

[@TheEffectionable]

yeah he’s good

[@Alex-rq9jj]

Tip #1 hold ur left handle with ur thumb correctly 😅

[@jeremyirvin5283]

Rear brake is your best friend. Rear brake before front brake

[@snaps11]

Yeah you definitely have to turn on your quick shifter for it to work.

[@howiewilliams4099]

Still training! Lol. Smart guy. Stay safe have fun!

[@TheEffectionable]

Always!

[@Mr3rdeye777]

Is a zx6 much for a beginner rider who never road but know not to hit the throttle to hard in 27 5’10 and 170lbs or maybe just get a ninja 650 I was going to get a 400 but they don’t sell them or any in my city 😢

[@x1ver]

Hey man good video, Im looking to get the same bike if you don't mind me asking how much was the bikes sticker price and how much did you get it out of the door?

[@KEvin-qw9xz]

did you pay outright or financing, if so what are the monthly payments and insurance like?

[@UltimateEnd0]

We're talking ~$250 probably

[@nathanrimmer53]

F*** yea brother

[@synth1157]

if you drag your rear brake it helps with slow speed. dont mash it just rest your heel on it.

[@chadrichards8930]

Your heel??? Why would you rest the back of your foot on the rear brake?

[@synth1157]

@@chadrichards8930 oof my bad on a stock rearset it would be your toe. I set my bike up a little differently lmao sorry for the confusion.

[@russthomasjr]

Practice using your rear brakes. It will help with your sharp turns & controlling wheelies

[@isaiasjulio1]

Pause @ 1355 had me weak lmao , sub'd to your channel .. looking to get my first bike by June n it'll be ZX6r as well ,, Is the insurance expensive?

[@TheEffectionable]

Thanks! and all depends on who you go with, some companies were charging way to much so i went and looked at Harley Davidson insurance and they had the lowest deals i could find.

[@sabahashraf]

It's been 11 months. you good my man?

[@Jig1saw]

#1 thing that I learned is to not buy a helmet with a tinted visor. 😁

[@butsargeee]

Transitions Visors ftw

[@UltimateEnd0]

Probably going to end up with a ZX6R b/c ZX4RR's are so sparse & are overpriced by the seller's price (12 grand!) maybe 11 grand otd at the most...ffs. ZX6R is just cheaper value proposition and I will definitely get the KRT ABS b/c KIBS ABS is kickass.

[@butsargeee]

Not really over priced when you realize a flash on it makes it just as quick as an R7 and you get that beautiful inline4

[@សៀងជា]

Hey brother, I got a question for the 2023 Kawasaki zx 6r can I upgrade it and make it faster ?

[@KRT10]

When you downshift have you ever heard a clunk noise? Maybe I’m letting the clutch out too fast or am downshifting wrong. Please let me know!! New rider here as well, 2023 zx6r krt 💪💚

[@erinblount1237]

Are you rev matching on your down shifts?

[@iimgbillyrock]

If he's a new rider I highly doubt he's Rev matching im guessing your letting out the clutch to fast

[@KRT10]

Yes I do.. I had it down pact on my 400 but recently bought a zx6r & it’s like learning all over again (at least for me personally). I definitely was letting the clutch out too fast or too early & wasn’t giving enough “blip”. I’ve gotten a lot better with it the past few days thankfully!

[@iimgbillyrock]

@@KRT10 when I went from my 250 to my 600 it took me awhile to get it down again

[@KRT10]

@@iimgbillyrock good sh*t bro hell yeah! I honestly love the feeling of “having to learn again”.. it brings back that joy we had when we first picked up these bikes when it was all fresh. Do you think I potentially caused damage by doing what I was doing? It only happened a hand-full of times

[@nepatriots77]

what cameras are you using?

[@MrKnoxshus]

Turn your head more, you will go where your looking.

[@ih8you176]

That protective flim on your camera fell off to symbolize the doubts of thoughts of your own ability #ProgressDaily

[@uscgsj9549]

Hey man. U still alive?

[@rt2255]

Tips learn to ride in dirt.minimum 1 yr before 130hp.on street if you like living. So many bad injuries and deaths by rookie riders on fast street bikes. Good luck and sign organ donor box on license, do not ask why, 45 yrs riding trust me you will need it, or someone else will at least.

[@redbullgg666]

😬where is the gear 🫣🤕

[@UltimateEnd0]

Honestly, he probably doesn't have enough $ after buying this lol

[@marcellusshedrick9744]

Where's your gear

[@TheEffectionable]

Still here! thanks for the support everyone!!! I want to make higher quality content for you guys which is why i haven’t uploaded in a while. Hopefully ill have it figured out soon and put some better vids out!

[@chadrichards8930]

Youre riding with your arms locked out straight. Get in a habit of keepind a bend in your arms and keeping them loose

[@georgemcpherson3706]

read your manual !

[@aaronferguson9328]

msf will save you liiiioooofffeee

[@Dirtbillys]

Get some riding gear. Im new too.

[@jordankelly4684]

If you ever get into an accident you're gonna break your left thumb with the way you keep it

[@ZGcentaur]

best tip for you: go back to your barn, pull your bicycle out and practice...