Newbie Rides A Liter Bike! First Ride on CBR 1000RR

Over 8 years of not riding a motorcycle I decided to buy a liter bike! What was I thinking? Today was my first ride and I feel very much like a newbie. So much to learn....

[@michor10]

Damn, your heavy breathing and jittery hands made me nervous, man. Hahaha. Enjoy your new bike!

[@Gimmeyo]

Think it was due to the mic sitting right on my darn stash lol. Not going to lie I was a little nervous then.

[@ahmadwatkins6660]

MickHornbak hey he'll be ok. Riding is stressful at first.

[@maxszeles4809]

...while it lasts

[@CoupmalaThaThroatGod]

Yea you can hear it in his voice,he was terrified of it and sounded sketchy about it from the beginning 🤦🏼‍♂️😬

[@Kuwai8y4u]

i just bought mine a week ago [2014 model]. have to say that the cbr is a little bit scary while turning. had drove gsxr and yamaha i felt safer but anyways the cbr impresses me all the way arround and it looks really nice.

[@Gimmeyo]

Yes, I love the CBR. Honda makes nice bikes.

[@BLACK05GO1]

8-9 years without riding isn't a big deal if the person's got 20 years experience riding bikes. He just took a break for a while (probably into fast cars - like many of us). Then he decided to get back into riding a bike. BUT if you have NO experience riding a motorcycle I think it's STUPID to get a Liter Bike. You really need to get a solid 5 years experience riding smaller bikes first. I had about 7 years experience (on and off road) before I moved to a really fast bike, and I still had to be careful and take my time.

[@justdave7520]

BLACK05GO1 my first bike I ever rode and owned was a 2000 R1. Never had an issue!

[@bryantmunozsantos2532]

They’re not that bad, I started on a 07 Yamaha fz1 but i also been riding dirt bikes my whole life

[@medic7631]

I also bought a cbr1000rr for my first bike. I ride just up the road from you in Douglasville.

[@shawndavis4015]

As soon as I saw the COBB COUNTY sign I knew where you were. Theres a WALMART across from the QT, that’s AUSTELL. My cousin lives behind that shopping plaza where you turned right. LOVE SEEING KZbinRS IN FAMILIAR PLACES.

[@derekyoung4637]

Damn dude I heard you breathing over the bike the whole time.nice vid besides me hearing your whole respiratory system.

[@Op1icaL]

Can you please give me a link for your smartphone holder? thx

[@DonWestmorelandUSA]

Famous last words, "All paid up".

[@Gimmeyo]

Nah, you gotta stick around to the end. When I say "hold my beer and watch this"!

[@noventaeum]

Never been this nervous watching a youtube video, holy shit

[@Gimmeyo]

Yep, I am even a little nervous watching it myself

[@TÜRK_ALP]

@@Gimmeyo How you doing man, still riding? ✌🏼

[@raven-jz6cv]

im riding 16yrs non stop. respect man for getting on honda's dragon she is sweet ride safe

[@Gimmeyo]

Thanks!

[@antiiv11]

raven 1 did you just assume it's gender?

[@Kaizen240]

"This traffic is crazy" ***Laughs in Californian***

[@crossofintimidation]

The people giving you crap for this, seriously, don't mind them. It's true, liter bikes are not good for new riders. However, if you continue to ride like you have been, checking yourself constantly, you'll be alright. Be safe bro.

[@carbonrrpilot]

regardless of size.... motorcycles only go as fast as you turn the throttle!!

[@Gimmeyo]

makes sense to me....

[@joshuawood1436]

So much... stupid... in...one...sentence....

[@JethroRose]

be that as it may, throttle control isn't something you're born with, and mistakes are amplified on a litre bike.

[@jerryp1392]

Weight would be a factor as well for new riders. I think a liter bike is safer than a 1300 Harley that ways 600 or 700lbs.

[@rolandtiiroja]

full throttle on a liter bike vs full throttle on a chinese scoootah

[@gbmotosong732]

bro you're so lucky a 2007 honda cbr 1000 in a pretty good shape and only had 3000 miles on it?? damnn ride safe bruh

[@Gimmeyo]

Yea it was really taken care of!

[@SnewJ]

Nice bike bro

[@Gimmeyo]

+SnewJ Thanks

[@Kenspiricy]

wheres the new videos man???

[@Gimmeyo]

Gopro issues and I have made some changes and additions. Ordered a new Gopro just today.

[@Kenspiricy]

+Gimmeyo great man. I'm dying to see some new videos!

[@davidmadison8132]

HEY guys. ive never even ridden a motorcycle.. Is it good idea for me to get a 1000cc bored out to 1934cc and have a 100 shot of nitrous for my first bike? I heard once you get it rolling its easy. also, I'm going to remove the brakes bc I only care about going fast on one wheel while having a bitch on the back. i figure its just like midnight club :)

[@rpharkema]

Fucking great comment 😂😂😂

[@Real_MisterSir]

you all good bro, just dont forget your safety flip flops and shorts for those hot days. That heat is dangerous you know, full suits will kill ya! ride safe xD

[@Gimmeyo]

lol good one

[@willsherriff3711]

David Madison yeah it's exactly like midnight club 😂👌

[@D00GNUKEM.]

David Madison only if you wear a T-shirt And shorts... also don't forget the backwards ball cap....for safety...and aerodynamics!

[@boombang4535]

He's grown ass man so he can do what he wants. No need for the negative comments

[@Jarrettthejet]

hunter martin *exactly*

[@Gimmeyo]

This message is approved by Gimmeyo lol

[@ahmadwatkins6660]

hunter martin I don't think it's negative or postive, just feedback, he'll sometimes negative feedback motivates you to do better. My friends Don lie to me. I'd rather them tell the truth then lie and make me feel better. Something I may not want to hear, may save my life.

[@Twisted86]

@Ahmad Indeed they do, I told my buddy his bitch was cheating on him (with proof), he of course got mad and denied but a few months later he showed up at my front door and hugged me and apologized. The truth sucks because it hurts but through that pain you come out stronger.

[@ahmadwatkins6660]

Twisted86 Shot I wish I had friends to watch my girlfriend. I never know what's going on. I've messed up a few times but I did a lot for her and sacrificed before I got fed up with a few things. Either way it's good to have some good cronies in your corner.

[@boccaccioboyer1140]

Much respect brother....just passing your riding test 2 weeks before, not just jumping on, but for BUYING a 1000 as your 1st bike!

[@oathkeeper926]

I know that I can never own one...I'm 32 and I know I will never be responsible enough....I have acceleration issues. I would go until I was dead!!

[@thomassmith228]

Oathkeeper Haha, Me to man. Lol

[@EnclaveDesigns]

8-9 years since the last time hes rode, gets on a 1000rr EDIT: I didn't comment this in a negative tone, I'm just stating a fact that I thought was a little funny. Obviously, if you can respect the power you'll ride just fine.

[@zissou6928]

They're not hard to ride

[@generalstl52]

I haven't rode in 8 years got a 1299 for summer i am in the same position as u nice going

[@Gimmeyo]

Still loving it too :-)

[@Gimmeyo]

Its all in how you respect the bike and how much control you have in that right hand. Ride safe!

[@isaacreid7098]

All you have to do is respect the power.

[@ziondanny7081]

"Wow, this thing's fast..." Yeah.......

[@Gimmeyo]

It is! I have slowed down a bit. Enjoying the ride more now.

[@ziondanny7081]

Ride safe!

[@georgesamaras1390]

remouve this pictures of you who are

[@martyvreede1880]

you have slowed down even more.... you were short shifting, if u go much slower it will break

[@IamLaR1]

Good for you Bro...I am 3 month in on my 1st bike every, 2009 R1, and I am so happy with my purchase. I am not a street Rossi and I ride her like she is a 300. I didn't buy the bike to race folks or do wheelies. I bought it to vlog. I hope your bike is everything you hoped it would be and that all your rides are safe.

[@Gimmeyo]

Congrats and ride safe!

[@hfr8343]

You bought a motorcycle just to do motovlogs?

[@IamLaR1]

no...I have wanted a motorcycle for a very long time but couldn't get one because of what I was doing athletically (it was looked down on) and because I had a very aggressive mindset and probably would have killed myself pushing the limits. I am older, wiser and a lot more mature now and so it was the right time.

[@hfr8343]

I am La Oh I was about to say. I've seen you comment that somewhere else. That would be a dumb ass reason to get a bike. That being said R1 is probably not the best beginner bike lol

[@IamLaR1]

Ogre Doug ...u r right, the R1 is certainly not the best beginner bike, especially for someone who wants to keep up with the other guys that r fast. Me, I know who I am and what I am risking everytime I start my bike, and that makes me a very aware rider that doesn't push my limits (which are pretty big right now).

[@davetechme]

I did the same thing. Wife finally said I could get a bike again, didn't think twice and bought a 1000 because I had a 600 before that I loved and who knows when the wife would change her mind. Of course I didn't expect I'd lose all my skills from before and that ride home from the dealership was tense!

[@sayuas4293]

"Wife finally said I could get a bike again" pathetic

[@ItsKroov]

@@sayuas4293 bros mad he got no woman to care about his life lmao

[@fatherfreedom1946]

@@ItsKroovor just annoyed he’s such a whipped bitch for needing permission from mommy to ride

[@KiloCharlieOne]

He's a braver man than me. I picked up an R1 a month ago after not riding since 07'. A month of crack of dawn Saturday and Sunday riding before I rode midday traffic. Rode all my normal routes with minimal traffic to get used to the bike. Previous bike was a old 90 something gxr600. Big leap to the 05' R1. Respect the power.

[@beamdoctor5637]

True respect the power, I still have my old 1999 R1 and still respect the power. Exiting a corner leaned over; hard on the throttle in 2nd or 3 rd gear still takes some restraint just in case I hit some slippery pavement. 17 years and counting and this old R1 . Better to be safe to some degree than sorry and high side. I remember back in the day many guys crashing them because they were so powerful and light compared to previous bikes.

[@raymondgilbert7664]

Beam Doctor

[@raymondgilbert7664]

KiloCharlieOne

[@THALYRIKALONE]

I just got my license back in January 2018. first bike was a honda shadow spirit 750, five months later a cbr 250, and then 2 months later.. I’m on a 97 Suzuki TL1000S liter bike... and I love it:)

[@johnharris7353]

Fantastic bike, you did a good job riding it, imo. Cbr 1000rr, the 'blade!

[@starguy821]

When I registered mine, they asked how much I paid for it because they didn't have anything to go by. They took a thousand off of what I told them because all I had was $200 cash. 06 Gsxr 750.

[@swettracing]

starguy821 he's in atlanta.. different story down here in ga

[@BerraLJ]

Stop signs in the US is only suggestions? cause you seem to drive by them all the time :)

[@Gimmeyo]

Do I? I haven't noticed but will try to pay more attention to this.

[@funinediting]

especially in California no one stops haha

[@observingrogue7652]

+Ragsdale Growden California roll?

[@ratstrat1984]

Berth Ljunggren Turn signals are also optional.

[@ahmadwatkins6660]

Berth Ljunggren Hmmm...rip lol. Use those stop signs bc US drivers a fucking insane.

[@datcubanguy4517]

dude you sound so nervous!..great video man!

[@FurryWrecker911]

11:13 That was the most cutting of cuts I have ever seen.

[@Ducati_Dude]

Charles S. --> Yup... Complacency will set in and eventually he'll have a Real Fucked Up Day... 🤕

[@jmemphisTX]

It’s not exactly like he couldn’t see what was coming

[@univeloper2039]

9

[@mystummyhurt2115]

You still alive?

[@user-bh6up4gk4s]

A Gilles shift support bracket will help with shifting also. It stabilizes the gear shaft and reduces missed gear changes. If you can find one it'll run you $50-$100. The sc57 is a great machine.

[@ragecage2011]

nothing wrong with him doing this ... this bike would be easier then most guys i see after the safety course 26,000 road king full dress how is that not anymore hard to do.. hes a,grown man if he can handel it and has confidence hell do just fine... thats a beauty keep her clean

[@Gimmeyo]

Appreciate it! There was actually a guy who purchased a Road King 2 days after the course. Reminds me I need to check up on him lol.

[@ethancknight]

It wasn’t until I got my motorcycle a couple days ago and have been riding that I realized why people say don’t buy a big bike as your first one. Sure, if you don’t screw up, you’ll be fine. If you never accidentally drop the clutch too fast, or accidentally give too much throttle in a turn, and never accidentally do anything wrong, you’ll never have a problem. But I’ve come to realize that in certain situations when there’s a lot going on around you, I tend to sometimes accidentally give a little too much throttle, or Mis judge my clutches friction zone, and I’m safe when I do that because I picked a slower bike. But in a liter bike? I imagine I wouldve dropped it already because it’s not forgiving like mine is.

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

so you are giving advice when you don't even have the experience of a liter bike. okay

[@Valkyrie11b]

@@KZbinSupportTeams His advice is very true and completely logical. Liter bikes are way less forgiving when mistakes are made, and beginners happen to make a lot of little mistakes, and sometimes big ones.

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

@@Valkyrie11b any beginner getting on a litre bike is brain dead anyway. You don't just start from day 1 on a litre bike because you have the licence, but someone experienced on powerful dirt bikes or even a 125 and has been riding for a long time and has the maturity and respect for a powerful machine can certainly ride a litre bike in low performance mode if available. I'm not even bringing a complete novice into the equation, thats just mental. But MANY people have started on a litre bike, not that i recommend it at all, especially if they are under 25.

[@charlieholmes4734]

That mustang thought he was fast dude would lose massively

[@MrVa338259]

Charlie Holmes i thought i was the only one to notice too 😂 that mustang slow af in comparison

[@jheard0912]

Nice bike bro. I started on an 04 R1 then stopped riding for a bit but now I'm back in the market for the Zx14r.

[@kellyscorner1]

I don't know why people are angry at this guy. I just got my license last week and I'm shipping a ninja h2 carbon to me....

[@joshuawood1436]

Yea, and you're the type of idiot who will crash it within weeks of owning it. Probably hitting someone in the process.

[@razmuzen1090]

I hope that that was a joke

[@goodafternoonworld4456]

Goodluck

[@bansheejay7878]

Did he die? No new videos and he said he just got a camera...

[@DAAN_MUSIC]

Yeah I'm thinking the same. Dude seemed serious. And after 2 vids, no more. Hope he is ok. 🙏

[@j3xy342]

I'm just saying that he didn't upload anything for 4 years now I WONDER WHY

[@p2pfreak]

Great vid, humble rider, stay that way and you'll be safe. It's the cocky ones that give us a bad rap

[@joshdevoe8991]

and warm up your bike dude lol

[@moonlitphantasm]

No shit right! That was one of the first things taught at the MSF course.

[@DomRivers67]

Kid didn't do anything BUT gently warm the engine, lol

[@rogercorn8320]

You need to learn how to rev match, otherwise youre gunna wear out you clutch, or lock up your rear tire

[@MikeyFire]

That bike sounds like 8 of my 2017 Honda Groms, only sexier...

[@DirtB1keBl00d]

motorcycle safety coursssse lol

[@justdave7520]

Lol the Matrix reloaded!!

[@chegvra]

First time I rode a bike was an 1100. Never touched a bike in my. That was terrifying. But I just took babysteps Until I felt completely comfortable a few months later. Don't understand what the big deal is, if someone has already ridden other types of bikes before.

[@Gimmeyo]

Exactly

[@MinecraftManiaHDXD]

I'm about to do the same. I've ridden dirt bikes before, but nothing as powerful as a 1000. I know I have throttle control so I shouldn't die too fast

[@myreality7817]

I went from one month of weekend dirt biking to a gsxr750 as my first road bike. It did feel like a risky proposition at the time. I was very nervous at first, but after a couple of hours it felt like second nature and I just improved my skills from there.

[@dblackviper2k3]

1100 what?

[@theautobarber9403]

I’ve only riden one season but it was a 759 cruiser . I wanted a 600 but it’s hard to find one around me in my budget . I found a cbr that hitting the sweet spot I might just do it😊

[@3rdeyeking174]

Why does this area you are riding in look like Charlotte NC hmmmmmm nice bike though I do know predominately QT’s are down south

[@gregstewart8771]

You should not be on a bike like that when your have that much lack of confidence. Riders like you that get into accidents due to in experience is why insurance is so high. You should have started on at most a 600, and that even pushing it. Just keep safe, respect the power and stay alive. Peace buddy.

[@Gimmeyo]

Appreciate the concern. Not sure what the idea weight is for a cbr600 but I am 240lbs. I recently rode a friends zx6 and it seemed to struggle a bit with my weight. Maybe I have just gotten use to the 1000cc. I will continue to ride safe and you do the same man!

[@bernardobarajas5570]

Gimmeyo a 600 should have no struggle pulling you I weigh 250 and have pushed little 300 to their limits

[@joshdevoe8991]

Same story of the guy that barely knows how to ride buys the fastest bike he can and has nowhere near the ability to use it at even half its potential. smart with the safety course I'll give you that. but honestly man, if you need to work on your SHIFTING then I personally don't see why you have any business being on a SUPER BIKE, maybe even a 600. I was well into my 600 days before I even hopped on a 1000. If you haven't even gone HALF WAY up the rpms, and your already saying it's got "crazy power" you're clearly not ready. I know I'm being a snob, but this stuff is important to me and seeing a fellow rider who diffinitely has the potential to be a great one doing something like this breaks my heart. and trust me, I love what real power feels like! but I took my time and learned a few things before I got on something with 180 plus horsepower.

[@D00GNUKEM.]

Josh De voe not everyone thinks the same way. Perhaps he does not have the money to change bikes 2-3 times while hes riding out that learning curve. Or perhaps he is like me. Me personally, if i set my sights on something. Anything else is going to pale in comparison. Say for instance i really wanted a new dewalt 20v drill. And someone said here man have this brand new free 18v makita. I would still likely end up purchasing the drill i had intended to buy. Even though i have something that works just as well, with a little less power. There is a reason i have not purchased a motorcycle lol. I would love to own one. Ive been drooling over R6's for years. But knowing my predisposition to open up throttles. If i bought the bike i wanted as my first bike. i might as well make the first ride on it straight over to the monument place to put a downpayment on a super cool headstone. Yet i know if i buy something smaller to learn on with a little less oomph i wont be happy with it from the minute i buy it and therefore that excitement would not be the same every time i hop on it to go for a ride. So instead ive decided to live vicariously through youtube until i feel like i can trust myself to not use every last cc i have available to me. Lol This guy seems to totally respect the fact that he is riding 150+ horses and that he is by no means a professional rider. Its all in attitude. He got the bike he wanted. He can learn on it just as well as any bike as long as he is careful. and its a bike he can be happy with for the rest of his riding career. I mean Can you even get bored of a litre bike? Apart from like fighter jets and drag racing where do you go from there!?

[@jonathangabriel6336]

Is it just me or his shifting of gears is off..

[@Gimmeyo]

+Aesthetic Genetics Could be....Like I stated, had been a while since I rode. What part sounds "off"?

[@jonathangabriel6336]

+Gimmeyo the shift timing. As far as twisting the throttle again after each shift. Dont roast me tho, I dont even ride yet. I just watch a lot of biker vlogs and have based my perception of a proper shift on the shifts many other riders perform. I could just be wrong anyway. Gonna cop me a CBR 600rr tho. Bike is aesthetically beautiful. Any tips?

[@davidmadison8132]

i have a 16 cbr600rr and its awesome. tip #1 be responsible. you dont need to show off and you have nothing to prove. its way cooler to have a 600 that has been treated well and not wrecked than busting your ass showing off. #2 the throttle is very touchy if in 1st or 2nd gear so be careful and id recommend pulling in the clutch on slow (under 25mph) turns especially in traffic so you dont hit a bump and give it too much gas and wreck.

[@Real_MisterSir]

Probably just getting used to the clutch slip and throttle, it is different on all bikes, and I can imagine a 1000cc bike is a bit trickier to get to know. Mind that those regular vloggers ride their bikes on a daily basis and have done so for years :) Tbh I think the shifting - while not perfect - was more than fine for a first ride on a liter bike.

[@zokir1580]

Higher rpms and it'll shift smoother.

[@leaddinner7157]

I'm laughing he's a nervous wreck lol and I ride one everyday

[@Brandenuzis]

Sounds like me getting on a 1000 for the 1st time. After I totaled my 636 (the only accident I’ve been in the 11 years I’ve been riding) my buddy let me take his 2010 fireblade for a spin. I was scared to death. Been on liter bikes since😂

[@ahmadwatkins6660]

Just focus on controlling the h h now, then worry about speed later. Dont ride scared just zone out, and tune in to your surroundings and tap into that intuition. Read Traffic, stay safe. only been riding for a month its intense

[@ahmadwatkins6660]

btw h h was a typo, I meant bike

[@Jjjhbyhjbgv]

Definitely lock into mamba mentality when I'm riding

[@jayconfused9957]

Hey practice on dem shifts bro

[@Gimmeyo]

Will do!

[@CADE777]

Is this guy still alive?

[@388thalpha]

It was funny hearing you talk while your turning, THAT'S SO ME for most of my turns I make. The more I ride the better I'm getting at turning, but thought it was funny on how you do the same thing I do on my 675.

[@technician006]

Same here. 10 years of not riding, then I bought a CBR 600rr. Scary as hell for a while but now I wish I could go up to the liter. The best thing to learn in my opinion is engine breaking. It saved me a couple of times.

[@glen692]

I just bought a 2001 Yamaha FZR1 as my first bike......ever. Did I fuck up?I've rode as a passenger on a 1000 but now i'm the owner

[@cxwrld]

holy shit dude a year ago you went right by the street i live on!!! i wish i knew more atl vloggers

[@Gimmeyo]

Dude, that must mean you are in the ATL area and I see them out all the time. I do think there is a big meet up here. Not my cup of tea but it would be nice to meet some others as well.

[@cxwrld]

+Gimmeyo not sure who's holding those meets but i know chaseontwowheels had his already you can go to his say hi and then leave pretty cool though, you still gonna keep vlogging or that's over with?

[@markhoney2261]

why does it seem that most of these moto vloggers can't ride,but make a living out of bikes??? wow you're riding a fireblade....on straight roads it ain't gonna make much difference what cc it is..

[@Gimmeyo]

I don't make a living off of this I just like riding. I think you have that backwards. A Fireblade on an straight road allows you to open it up. Maybe not so much in the curves.

[@markhoney2261]

Gimmeyo ..sorry..I thought all the moto vloggers earned squillions off of KZbin..lol...just meant,that on straight roads you're not experiencing the blade at its best.

[@Gimmeyo]

Its all good bro!

[@paullovesey4863]

Nice vid - real genuine. 👍🏻👍🏻 Subbed

[@maxjoey197]

good deal nice bike like it

[@busalove2013]

Mirrors on liter bike's serve two purposes only......inspection and for show! no one actually uses mirrors on liter bike's. Hayabusa's are the only way to go for rider's such as myself.

[@CNExplore]

How'd you get your phone mount on your bike brotha?

[@Gimmeyo]

On my bike there were 2 screws I had to pop off and then screw down the mount. Guess its not the same on all bike. Look into the triple tree mount.

[@CNExplore]

For sure, does your have the HESD by any chance?

[@tonytone5462]

I just got my license and first bike, ninja 650. I haven't rode a bike in like 10 years and at that I had only rode a couple of times. So yeah I have that newbie feeling myself. I live in central Florida where there's a lot of traffic and people who can't drive for shit so it can be a little overwhelming at first but I'm trying to master this shit. You look like you were doing just fine though. I guess like with anything else, the confidence and knowledge will come with time.

[@codysnell]

I know your comment is 3 years old…but…still got your ninja 650? I live in Oviedo and just picked one up.

[@tonytone5462]

@@codysnell yes i do still have it. I use it to commute to work.

[@codysnell]

@@tonytone5462 well the newness may have worn off for you but I’m always looking for an excuse to ride. I usually ride weekend mornings, so it you’re looking for company let me know.

[@tonytone5462]

@@codysnell i will most definitely hit you up. I'm a little under the weather right now but when it gets a little cooler out in the next month or so maybe we could meet up for a little ride or something. I havent really done long distances and i really don't know many places to go but we can figure it out.

[@codysnell]

@@tonytone5462 sounds good. I rode today with Volusia County Motorcycle Riders. It was fun, but those guys are a bit more intense than what I look for. I’ve found some decent areas around us. Just let me know when you are ready.

[@octaviakf]

Question is this rider still alive today 😳🤔? See there’s no new video uploads hope he’s alive and well

[@valebliz]

Not a great choice or a particularly fun one, but whatever.

[@benth162]

I know the feeling. A few years back I bought a used Yamaha FJR1300 Sport touring bike, and I had not ridden in over forty years. They had to deliver it because I had not gotten my license yet. I took the Harley Davidson motorcycle course over three or four days, but it still did not prepare me what the power of that kind of engine could do. I really didn't get comfortable with it for at least six months riding a couple times a week. BUT, after I got used to it wow what a ride. Just to test my skills I took it up to 130 one day on the freeway to see if I could handle it. Yeah what a rush !!!

[@d7eemo270]

Btw it’s really a stupid thing to be charged on what the bike worth! And not how much u bought it! I did get the exact same system here in saudi arabia I bought zx10 from UAE(dubai) .. !!! And for some reason they charged me extra tax as if i paid 2000$ more on the bike!

[@spanishjorge7432]

Hey man, you probably won't see this comment, but props to you. I'm looking to get a bike as well and I'm thinking of starting on an R6. Good luck on the roads 😊

[@hitone4319]

Nice bike fella, yeah that 1000cc takes a bit to use after a hiatus of years, but You are handling just fine from where is sit. Just a quick note, I started riding my K100krs 1987 vintage last spring and I had a ball and still do. I am 75 and havent riden a bike since 1963 in Austria. Even then it was a 126cc puch scooter... Fast forward, bought this beast and dropped it a few times twice on low side and three other times by getting too enthusiastic with the front brake on gravel. Attached the mirrors back on fairing and off we go. It goes well over 2,, and it wants to rip my arms from shoulders, but it a whole lot of fun for a old crazy geezer like mw. Ps, your comment on lousy back mirrors, I got same issue, just dont bother with the back view so much hahahha

[@cajunmandick2985]

Damn right buddy, I'm 70 and I ride a 02 R1 and it's my third liter bike and I'm glad to someone enjoying a sportbike like I do.. Aren't they awesome?. Power, handling and braking beyond most anything. I just want to twist the throttle until it hits the 180 mark but I have to remember that I'm just over a serious accident 19 months ago. So enough blabbering I'm gone for a ride,later. Ride safe buddy.

[@hypster814]

I got my endorsement 2 weeks ago (perfect score) and tomorrow I'm looking at a Suzuki Bandit 1200. I do have a deathwish

[@jandupreezjandupreez8863]

1000rr are a beast i know

[@nihonkokusai]

liter bikes are not for the fainted hearted even the r6 or the cbr600r are scary. Just 5% of the throttle is enough to learn stepwise to be the master of a liter bike. starting with a 600 is more scary than this one as liter bikes the powerband is on the high rpm side 7000> under that its just a 500cc.

[@CateyeKilla]

Mirrors on a bike are there simply for the legal aspect I cant see shit on mine either

[@massari4u]

Beautiful bike enjoy it man. Hope after all these years you still have it and enjoy her

[@unathandavis]

you shift like I did. I only had my bike 2 weeks now. I've improve a lot. practice your hill starts too, and throttle blipping on downshifts. that's a nice bike you got way to start out man! Lol. 1000rr impressive . I got a 700 thought I was pushing it.

[@drizzetsrevenge]

Watching this video and realizing....that's Thornton road and I live right around the corner 😂👌

[@gfeliciano143]

lol holy shit is that in va? by fort lee?

[@Gimmeyo]

ATL

[@micheal49]

Dude, seriously. What was wrong with your lungs that you have to breath so very hard all the time? Have you had that checked out?

[@matthewmcgowan7111]

Holy shit dude Ik exactly where this is like every spot and store and restaurant lmao

[@ewalt5501]

I’m looking at a 1000 rr for first bike, what’d you think? Oh I’m 6’4 250lbs

[@myreality7817]

You're doing good. Starting off slowly and sensibly. I just bought a zx11 and haven't ridden in 27 yrs. It's second nature. Focus on safety and skill. Learning to ride fast and take corners hard etc should not be on your mind yet.

[@tylerjames2002]

I hate this video because its making me think maybe a 1000 wouldnt be a terrible first bike XD

[@GabrielSherman-h4x]

You spelled leader wrong not trying to be mean just wanted to let u know the video was great keep it up

[@davidschutte9167]

Ze rijden als een brommer 50cc als je niet te veel gas geeft dan 😂

[@whitneyestate1402]

Cool bike. Congrats on the MSF. Go easy bro

[@4bidn1]

This mans bought the motovlogger star pack lmao

[@synargy460]

damn this got recommended to me after 8 years

[@nickoxide]

The uk has a very intensive motorcycle progression system CBT-Theory-A1-A2-A with each A section having 2 modules. Specifically to stop this, very inexperienced riders going straight on the top most powerful motorcycles. Not being negative saying keep the speed right down (which I know you won’t haha) for a year to get used to it and not get over confident

[@paintballjunkie65]

Nick Puttock most people would prefer freedom over safety in the US.

[@Doubletymeondatrack]

OUFFFF!!!!! = Sheriff Buford T Justice

[@Dannyyzeee]

I'd be the same way so scared just putting around

[@mickroom7603]

Well done, although this bike isn't built for how you rode it

[@4stringsRplenty]

Excellent video quality, amazing bike, smart mature rider, beautiful day. Great job.

[@princeross26]

Now that's it's been some tie, do you think starting off on a liter bike was smart? I ask because I'm looking to get my first bike, and I've had some tell me that because I'm 6'2 600 is too small, and I'll probably get bored.

[@Fj4LiFe23]

a 600 won't be to small for you, swing by a dealership and sit on one.

[@dyllion2048]

I would not recommend some who does not have experience riding a bike to start on a 600 let a lone a 1000. Take a course and go from there. That is my opinion. People have started on 1000s or higher, it just depends on how smart you are.

[@delroycampbell5284]

It's like this. If you need to ask, you don't need it.

[@funinediting]

its the actual bike not the engine size, just find a good tall person bike. i'm 6'3 and i fit fine on a ninja 250, but cbr250 is too short for me, dual sports are always tall, i fit on a 200cc dual sport very well, my everyday is a kawaski zr7, but i also ride a suzuki bandit 600 and a 1965 honda s90, i fit fine on all of them

[@Real_MisterSir]

Agreed, and even people of similar height fit differently on bikes. I am 6ft3 as well, and I fit fine on bikes that other 6ft people complain about. Best thing to do is go to dealers and simply try sitting on bikes, and potentially take some for test rides etc. It is free, and a must if you aren't sure what kind of bike size suits you :) And no, power wise a 600 won't be too small, and size is highly depending of what 600 bike you look at.

[@keithahlstrom176]

more training...just get as much as possible.

[@CoupmalaThaThroatGod]

Just got my first bike.Its a Sportster 883.was kinda wanting something a bit smaller but it's not band.its actually a nice bike to learn on and she's very beautiful!!I always wanted a crotch rocket my whole life until about a year ago when I actually started looking for one and for some reason my mind just changed and went to a cruiser and I just dedicated myself to getting a cruiser LOL.Stay safe and upright man!!🙏🙏

[@elonmust7470]

The 883 is like a liter bike minus 150hp.....

[@CantEatRS]

Rule 1 look right and left and behind before setting off

[@authenticselection4248]

Evor Yep. Good advice! Think awareness at 360° all the time. Develop a checking system so you always know whats in the vicinity from any angle, front, sides and behind.

[@jib7793]

First time riding since license is on a liter bike 🤦‍♂️

[@Natty44fitness44]

Nice bike enjoy it

[@Gimmeyo]

Will do!

[@granticenhour4218]

dude the sound of your breathing is so fucking loud

[@user-yk9sz9mh1t]

Honestly wish I started on a 1000 instead of 600