My R1 Thread :D

[blrbiker]

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Nice -NICE Road pics pradeep

Guys ! Please make it "Dhoom" and not "Doom"!!! I am pretty superstitious when it comes to these bikes ........ Wouldn't want to think of the word without the "h" factor

[Streetfighter]

This is pretty normal in my experience. Just the engine breaking kicking in as you switch gears. You feel that in all vehicles to some extent. Is just a lot more exaggerated in these bikes. What you need to do is to rev the accelerator after you change gears and just as you let go the clutch. It is all a quick movement, all in a few milliseconds.... you get used to it as you get the feel of the bike. That way, the jerk is substantially reduced and the ride is much smoother.

But don't overdo the revs while changing gears and releasing the clutch or you'll end up as a one wheeled bandit

[csgup1]

This is pretty normal in my experience. Just the engine breaking kicking in as you switch gears. You feel that in all vehicles to some extent. Is just a lot more exaggerated in these bikes. What you need to do is to rev the accelerator after you change gears and just as you let go the clutch. It is all a quick movement, all in a few milliseconds.... you get used to it as you get the feel of the bike. That way, the jerk is substantially reduced and the ride is much smoother.

i really dont know where you guys get all these ideas from . if you mean that for downshifting thats fine otherwise that is pretty much a deathtrap , like streetfighter say , something to get on one wheel and flip the bike specially ones with this many horses

there is absolutely no reason to rev the bike when changing up. hell there is absolutely no reason to use the clutch while changing up most of the time. but that is a slightly more advanced techniquie. its easy just take s a bit of practise.

think about it logically , when you change up the revs drop . there is no reason to rev the bike.

when you downshift though its another story. thats when the revs go up and youll feel it through the rear wheel if you dont match the engine rpm to the rear wheel. hence you blip the throttle to get a smooth downshift

the jerk that you are feeling is probably just improper clutch and throttle control. smoothness is the key to riding these machines

[blrbiker]

i really dont know where you guys get all these ideas from . if you mean that for downshifting thats fine otherwise that is pretty much a deathtrap , like streetfighter say , something to get on one wheel and flip the bike specially ones with this many horses

there is absolutely no reason to rev the bike when changing up. hell there is absolutely no reason to use the clutch while changing up most of the time. but that is a slightly more advanced techniquie. its easy just take s a bit of practise.

think about it logically , when you change up the revs drop . there is no reason to rev the bike.

when you downshift though its another story. thats when the revs go up and youll feel it through the rear wheel if you dont match the engine rpm to the rear wheel. hence you blip the throttle to get a smooth downshift

the jerk that you are feeling is probably just improper clutch and throttle control. smoothness is the key to riding these machines

Well, I wrote about my experience based on the the response of bikes I have ridden. That includes a few of these bikes we are talking about. What I wrote was more about shifting up through the gears. Accelerating a bit before you let out the clutch fully does make the changes smoother and you don't feel as much of a jerk as you do otherwise, especially from 1st to 2nd gear.
You may be right about the improper clutch and throttle control, but I do find the minor adjustments I make do contribute to a smoother ride.......

[csgup1]

what you are saying there is called slipping the clutch. google it and its a technique for popping wheelies. i would have let it go but its a bit of a death trap on these bikes and there is absolutely no need for revving between gears.

ive hardly used the clutch to go from 1st to 6th on my gixxer 600, my zx10 or my 250 in the last couple of years.
when you do use the clutch just practise rolling the throttle smoothly as soon as the clutch starts to engage . being ham fisted with the right hand can only cause concern as you can relase about 180 horses on these bikes with half a turn of your wrist if that

[blrbiker]

@csgup1: I have no doubt you are right. I definitely don't suggest anybody let lose with a twist of the wrist..... certainly not the way you would on a 100 cc. That would certainly be a death trap as you say.
The technique works for me, though maybe the way you have written about rolling the throttle smoothly would get the message across better. Will be careful to think of the implications before I advice next time. Thanks.

[Streetfighter]

If you don't pop a wheelie trying this technique you will do the one thing more dangerous; spinning the rear wheel.

To avoid the engine braking (what you call jerkiness) just shift gears faster.

[Streetfighter]

If you don't pop a wheelie trying this technique you will do the one thing more dangerous; spinning the rear wheel.

To avoid the engine braking (what you call jerkiness) just shift gears faster.

By faster I don't mean earlier in the rev range.

[blrbiker]

If you don't pop a wheelie trying this technique you will do the one thing more dangerous; spinning the rear wheel.

I've never had either problem using this technique...... though it may depend on the extent of the twist of course. I can imagine that an excessive twist may contribute to either.......

[abiarora]

hey if one would like to buy an official R1....what would be the approx E.M.I one has to pay if he/she takes a loan for 3 years...and whats the on road price for R1 in india at present...can anybody please give me the idea of the EMI...

[Ananth]

hey if one would like to buy an official R1....what would be the approx E.M.I one has to pay if he/she takes a loan for 3 years...and whats the on road price for R1 in india at present...can anybody please give me the idea of the EMI...

Have a Look @ this page.

Call Toll Free: 1-800-1111-55 for more info.

P.S: The Finance Scheme is valid Only till 30 - Nov - 2008

[abiarora]

Have a Look @ this page.

Call Toll Free: 1-800-1111-55 for more info.

P.S: The Finance Scheme is valid Only till 30 - Nov - 2008

hey thanks for the info...but what i wanted to say was that any one who owns an official R1...if he/she could please tell me what exactly the emi would turn up if i take an R1 on loan...thanks guys...
if theres any info...please update me...

[desideep]

hey thanks for the info...but what i wanted to say was that any one who owns an official R1...if he/she could please tell me what exactly the emi would turn up if i take an R1 on loan...thanks guys...
if theres any info...please update me...

Hey ABI you have a very good question but i am sure the number given above should help you in a better way cause there you would get to know what all various EMI's you can for opt for cause with the different tenure you would get different EMI's

[abiarora]

Hey ABI you have a very good question but i am sure the number given above should help you in a better way cause there you would get to know what all various EMI's you can for opt for cause with the different tenure you would get different EMI's

thanks a lot for that....but for the record i was interested in the 3 year tenure thing....wondering how much would that cost me as my each month installment...thnx..

[MavericK46]

hey thanks for the info...but what i wanted to say was that any one who owns an official R1...if he/she could please tell me what exactly the emi would turn up if i take an R1 on loan...thanks guys...
if theres any info...please update me...

Expect a PM from rossiter which will end all your R1 - finance doubts
You've gotta request him for the information though...