My new toy.. Might kill me.

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 01:59 PM

So I know Rick and Rita Case personally because of their son and daughter, Ryan and Raquel, so I received an amazing deal on a CBR100RR. I use to ride dirt bikes back a few years ago so I figured I would be fine.

I was sitting at the light and my wifey calls me and the light turns green so I fumbled and put the phone away. I gave a bit too much gas and the bike came up form under me.

I also have some road rash on my arm, but nothing too serious. The bike has some scratches on the fairings as well. Obviously, the wifey was freaking out so she wants me to get rid of it. Well I finally convinced her I can get frame sliders, extend the bike, and lower the bike so it won't ever come up again. I don't know much about bikes at all. So I need some advice/opinions on where to go and what to buy so the bike won't come up again. Questions/comments/concerns are all welcome. Try not to flame as much.

Blake · 01-20-2010, 02:02 PM

badass wounds

Scorpion · 01-20-2010, 02:03 PM

Damn dude that probably burns. Bike looks awesome, and if you do die at least you'll be going out looking like a badass lol. Anyway drive save and congrats.

UncleWede · 01-20-2010, 02:32 PM

Don't ride in shorts

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Don't ride in shorts

Yea, learned that the hard way.

Kroy · 01-20-2010, 02:45 PM

badass looking bike

TwinTurboXI · 01-20-2010, 02:55 PM

Since your inexperienced, The best advice i can give you is to buy full body leathers. Truthfully, anybody riding a bike should ALWAYS wear full leather.

alpha325i · 01-20-2010, 03:06 PM

i would have put the money spent on the bike into my car

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinTurboXI

Since your inexperienced, The best advice i can give you is to buy full body leathers. Truthfully, anybody riding a bike should ALWAYS wear full leather.

Thanks for the tip.

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alpha325i

i would have put the money spent on the bike into my car

That's exactly why I bought the bike. I didn't want to spend $8,000 on the M and it's only marginally faster. I rather have something that is MUCH faster.

MCMLXXXIX · 01-20-2010, 03:23 PM

ouch. thats a nice looking bike! be safe out there

jpsum · 01-20-2010, 03:25 PM

Modifying your bike is not the solution. It wasn't the bike's fault that it came up on you. Even if you've extended the bike and lowered it, without experience, you could still flip the shit out of it. Easy on the throttle. Just keep in mind that you're riding a 1000cc.

btw, get rid of that license plate holder!

gonzo · 01-20-2010, 03:33 PM

Shorts??

Please tell us you were not wearing sandals too.

Leathers may sound brutal for your area but they will keep your sh%t in place should you have a spill.

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

Modifying your bike is not the solution. It wasn't the bike's fault that it came up on you. Even if you've extended the bike and lowered it, without experience, you could still flip the shit out of it. Easy on the throttle. Just keep in mind that you're riding a 1000cc.

btw, get rid of that license plate holder!

I was told that lowering it and extending it would GREATLY reduce the bike coming up. The bike came up because I gave it too much throttle. I'm trying to prevent that from happening again.

hhkim · 01-20-2010, 03:40 PM

BADASS

Feyd · 01-20-2010, 03:56 PM

I'd start by not taking calls while you are riding.

Gnarly rash though. I used to ride Mt. Bikes all the time... People knew you weren't hardcore unless you came back to the trailhead with bloody calves/shins/forearms, etc. Nothing like that of course.. but then again it wasn't a 1000cc bike either.

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Shorts??

Please tell us you were not wearing sandals too.

Leathers may sound brutal for your area but they will keep your sh%t in place should you have a spill.

Nah, sneakers.

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feyd

I'd start by not taking calls while you are riding.

Gnarly rash though. I used to ride Mt. Bikes all the time... People knew you weren't hardcore unless you came back to the trailhead with bloody calves/shins/forearms, etc. Nothing like that of course.. but then again it wasn't a 1000cc bike either.

Haha. No more calls, even from the wifey.

brocken · 01-20-2010, 04:02 PM

Or you could just not talk on your cell phone while on a motorcycle....derrrrr
It's bad enough when people do that in the car.

When I used to ride motorcycles my wife knew that she couldn't expect me to answer the phone.

chungdae · 01-20-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brocken

Or you could just not talk on your cell phone while on a motorcycle....derrrrr
It's bad enough when people do that in the car.

When I used to ride motorcycles my wife knew that she couldn't expect me to answer the phone.

+1

Nawaaz · 01-20-2010, 04:30 PM

I would it up, since you're new to this kinda bike.

The situation can be worst next time around.

Spend more time with the M instead.

smellfish · 01-20-2010, 04:45 PM

Lowering the bike is going to hurt handling and cause you to drag parts earlier. Extending the swing arm will increase your turning radius. Best advice is to dress out head to toe, wear it EVERYtime, and no calls. If you are intent on modding, you could change the rear sprocket. It's been a while since I totalled my R6 but if I remember right guys went down a tooth to get better accel. I don't see why you couldn't add a tooth to get less. Or get a 600...

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chungdae The Asian Sensation 56 Rep 708 Posts Drives: 2009 Alpine White M3, S1000RR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (2)	My new toy.. Might kill me. So I know Rick and Rita Case personally because of their son and daughter, Ryan and Raquel, so I received an amazing deal on a CBR100RR. I use to ride dirt bikes back a few years ago so I figured I would be fine. I was sitting at the light and my wifey calls me and the light turns green so I fumbled and put the phone away. I gave a bit too much gas and the bike came up form under me. I also have some road rash on my arm, but nothing too serious. The bike has some scratches on the fairings as well. Obviously, the wifey was freaking out so she wants me to get rid of it. Well I finally convinced her I can get frame sliders, extend the bike, and lower the bike so it won't ever come up again. I don't know much about bikes at all. So I need some advice/opinions on where to go and what to buy so the bike won't come up again. Questions/comments/concerns are all welcome. Try not to flame as much.
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TwinTurboXI Lieutenant Colonel 158 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . iTrader: (12)	Since your inexperienced, The best advice i can give you is to buy full body leathers. Truthfully, anybody riding a bike should ALWAYS wear full leather.
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jpsum Major 264 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Modifying your bike is not the solution. It wasn't the bike's fault that it came up on you. Even if you've extended the bike and lowered it, without experience, you could still flip the shit out of it. Easy on the throttle. Just keep in mind that you're riding a 1000cc. btw, get rid of that license plate holder!
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10200 Rep 14,397 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Shorts?? Please tell us you were not wearing sandals too. Leathers may sound brutal for your area but they will keep your sh%t in place should you have a spill.
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	I'd start by not taking calls while you are riding. Gnarly rash though. I used to ride Mt. Bikes all the time... People knew you weren't hardcore unless you came back to the trailhead with bloody calves/shins/forearms, etc. Nothing like that of course.. but then again it wasn't a 1000cc bike either.
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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I would it up, since you're new to this kinda bike. The situation can be worst next time around. Spend more time with the M instead.
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