Yamaha YZF-R6

[Luciferwayne]

hamzter.. ur avatar look gay...... dun tell me uncle fruitcake has done something to u which resulted like this?

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

any 05R6 riders interested in used HEL brake line and brembo master pump (19*20)? for the brake pump must one to one exchange with the stock one.

[R46]

Originally posted by HelmetBOX!@March 26, 2007 08:24 pm

any 05R6 riders interested in used HEL brake line and brembo master pump (19*20)? for the brake pump must one to one exchange with the stock one.

WOW DAMM WORTH IT IF IT IS A 19X18 I WILL GET IT MAN.

[Wayang]

Originally posted by Luciferwayne@March 26, 2007 08:16 pm

hamzter.. ur avatar look gay...... dun tell me uncle fruitcake has done something to u which resulted like this?

dun mind him la.. he's juz expressin himself.. the gay way.. LOLZ

[Luciferwayne]

Originally posted by Wayang@March 26, 2007 09:07 pm

dun mind him la.. he's juz expressin himself.. the gay way.. LOLZ

hahaha ok ok

 

 

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Originally posted by R46@March 26, 2007 08:41 pm

WOW DAMM WORTH IT IF IT IS A 19X18 I WILL GET IT MAN.

you dun have ma?

hahah

sainz le..

wan to sell my bike already..

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/index....howtopic=155480

[Luciferwayne]

Originally posted by HelmetBOX!@March 26, 2007 09:36 pm

you dun have ma?

hahah

sainz le..

wan to sell my bike already..

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/index....howtopic=155480

i think wad R46 meant was, if ur pump was 19x18, he would wan it

[TD_Chris]

hi guys..a 2A rider's query..R6 is a fascinating bike...jus wish to know..most of u guys seem 2 keep the R6 aside in spore n ride a smaller bike...i heard R6 is a high rev bike..jus wondering..is it stil a bike to be considered for everyday riding or only for track purpose? is maintainence diff should i consider gettin a R6 but ride it like to and fro sch n stuff everyday?n of cos maintainence in the sense excluding the usual engine oil n stuff...wats the hidden costs? appreciate whoeva can ans and help me clear my doubt. thanx a million. gr8 bike guys. tc

[Wayang]

Originally posted by Luciferwayne@March 26, 2007 09:59 pm

i think wad R46 meant was, if ur pump was 19x18, he would wan it

wayne.. hows the lap timer at PG ? gif us ur lap times leh.. mai pai seh la..

hahaha~

[ambasnakeman]

if u feel hot and dont mind riding a hot bike around, then thats cool

 

occassionally i do ride the r6 around....gives u the power as and when u want regardless of gear....

[TD_Chris]

Originally posted by ambasnakeman@March 26, 2007 11:45 pm

if u feel hot and dont mind riding a hot bike around, then thats cool

 

occassionally i do ride the r6 around....gives u the power as and when u want regardless of gear....

ok i guess its pretty much a bigger rvf heating up quickly n stuff; but jus to clear...in normal terms...400cc to 600cc is like 200cc diff...but by performance n the feel while riding...does it make a bif diff...gd to hear from u amba since u rode rvf prior to the r6

[z_zhihong81]

I rode a RVF very i get my R6 too... There is a diff.... and you will love it...

hahahaha...

[R46]

Originally posted by Luciferwayne@March 26, 2007 09:59 pm

i think wad R46 meant was, if ur pump was 19x18, he would wan it

yup that wat i was trying to say.

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by Luciferwayne@March 26, 2007 09:13 pm

hahaha ok ok

 

 

gay meh....? tot its supposed to look like an idiot.. then hows this one.. kok looking!!

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by TD_Chris@March 26, 2007 11:01 pm

hi guys..a 2A rider's query..R6 is a fascinating bike...jus wish to know..most of u guys seem 2 keep the R6 aside in spore n ride a smaller bike...i heard R6 is a high rev bike..jus wondering..is it stil a bike to be considered for everyday riding or only for track purpose? is maintainence diff should i consider gettin a R6 but ride it like to and fro sch n stuff everyday?n of cos maintainence in the sense excluding the usual engine oil n stuff...wats the hidden costs? appreciate whoeva can ans and help me clear my doubt. thanx a million. gr8 bike guys. tc

"R6 is a fascinating bike" yes you are right. :-

Take an older gen R6 out for a spin and switch back onto the 06 model and you will immediately feel the difference (weight/agility/power). Although the dry weight is the same on both machines, the weight distribution on the 06 provide a very much different feel in handling and manuoverity. Its pinpoint agility is simply fantastic, but some riders do not like it to be too nervous either.. To each his own.

 

"i heard R6 is a high rev bike." Definitely is:-

The power band is very much wider and pulls much stronger then the previous models. 1-1 with the previous generation motorcycle in stock trim, and you can see/feel the difference. Anything before the 10~12k mark on the 06R6, the older R6 pulls away. But once you hit the power band, you can see the 06 climbing towards the previous R6. (Disclaimer... self tested with another stock R6). This makes the usable power much wider on a wide variety of bends on the track.

 

As for a road commuting motorcycle, actually 600cc of any bike is pretty very much decent to overtake and pulls from anything on a 90kmh max road in SG. I guess you would be looking at fuel consumption/comfort/heat etc etc.. Some figures from my experience are:-

1. HOT like mad! Especially the shin area

2. abt 16.5km/l on SG roads (80% on freeways)

3. Not very comfortable for me as long as i ride for more than 30mins. (posture). I got weak neck n back

 

I personally feel the older R6 and the new GSX-600/750 is better in terms of commuting and long distance trips as its posture is slightly more upright, with a much more "stable" feel and not as nervous at above 220kmh. But neither are they lousy in handling n power. They are fast mean machines man as i witnessed 750 doing 299 on a bend!#$

 

If you need to carry alotta things (bag/raincoat/laptop/blah blah), this bike's got no proper space to handle anything and neither is the tank flat to put something. (I used to put helmet/laptop etc etc on my tank on older bikes.. at least they are more stable ) I can't even fit a proper raincoat/pant/shoe cover under the 06R6 rear seat! I know previous gen R6 n the new GSX-600/750 can put

1. rain coat

2. ERP unit

3. tire repair kit

4. exhaust baffle

5. tire pump

6. insurance n rd tax documents + coupons

 

Mix n match and you can def squeeze at least 3~4 items of the above mentioned.

 

Overall, this soul captivating motorcycle (it captured my in Sept 2005) has got what its made for. Torque & agility. A breakthrough for a 600cc road production motorcycle in 2006, with stock suspension of much better stiffness and tuning capabilities than its predecessors for a road going motorcycle. Braking power n braking feel is also very much improved from its brake pump.

 

Personally. i think it would be great it you have an alternative transport if you own the 06R6. But if budget does not allow, those small "cons" can definitely be overtaken by the "pros" that it delivers. I missed my VFR thats so good for commuting n touring, yet I did not have SUPER fun on the track/B-roads like i have now on the R6. End of the day, you have to decide the ride you want. No bike can handle/provide/cover every aspects of riding.

 

Hope my grandfather story helps you in a way or another.

 

We would be glad if to have another R6 member in our family!! Yippeee...

[Luciferwayne]

hamz remove this pic la.. aiyo... r6 riders r yandao.. dun spoil our image...

 

right R6ians... haiz...

[Luciferwayne]

Originally posted by Wayang@March 26, 2007 11:44 pm

wayne.. hows the lap timer at PG ? gif us ur lap times leh.. mai pai seh la..

hahaha~

best was 1mins 52s

 

 

my target is 1min45s

[ambasnakeman]

Originally posted by TD_Chris@March 26, 2007 11:51 pm

ok i guess its pretty much a bigger rvf heating up quickly n stuff; but jus to clear...in normal terms...400cc to 600cc is like 200cc diff...but by performance n the feel while riding...does it make a bif diff...gd to hear from u amba since u rode rvf prior to the r6

400 to 600, 200cc difference

 

600 to 1000, 400cc difference

 

but the amount of power increase is not double...

 

the r6 can reach top speeds of up to 290, and a done up bike can do more....but this bike not designed for top speeds...it weighs as much as the rvf

 

turning radius on the roads is bad.....u turn very troublesome as it requires banking the bike......

 

rvf weight very centralise making it an ideal track bike....still very popular in the UK.....r6, feels heavy in the front....but the tyres can take it....

 

rvf very low, r6 very high.....suspensions are better...

 

on the road u rev to rpm 8 already feels very noisy...but on track is about 16k rpm at all times....

[fruitcakepablohoney]

Originally posted by HamsterZ@March 27, 2007 01:28 am

gay meh....? tot its supposed to look like an idiot.. then hows this one.. kok looking!!

Than kockanathan gay lor! kekeke

Welcome to the gay club!

[fruitcakepablohoney]

Originally posted by Luciferwayne@March 27, 2007 02:01 am

hamz remove this pic la.. aiyo... r6 riders r yandao.. dun spoil our image...

 

right R6ians... haiz...

So, must remove my avatar? kekeke

[ozzarhomb]

i find my suspension very stiff too!! a little too stiff for comfort actually but i guess that's to compensate for agile and precise handling. is that correct? cuz every bump on the road i can feel it.

 

oh ya, on SG roads i managed to get about 20-21 km per litre on my R6, which i find quite acceptable.

[rein_jahat14]

Originally posted by Luciferwayne@March 27, 2007 02:02 am

best was 1mins 52s

 

 

my target is 1min45s

Wayne..

 

That was from last track day??

[lvin]

Originally posted by ambasnakeman@March 26, 2007 11:45 pm

if u feel hot and dont mind riding a hot bike around, then thats cool

 

occassionally i do ride the r6 around....gives u the power as and when u want regardless of gear....

u rode ur R6 around....u mean that pink R6 or u got another R6??? :giddy:

[fruitcakepablohoney]

For those that is still thinking......

 

Seeing double on that wobble?

Tank slappers can be fatal, so here's how you can minimise danger By Zaihan Mohd Yusof

 

October 01, 2006

 

WHILE exiting a corner and accelerating hard, your front tyre hits a bump.

 

Suddenly, all hell breaks loose. Your handlebar starts to wobble uncontrollably.

 

You realise that wrestling the possessed handlebars only makes the shaking a lot worse.

 

What's going on?

 

Well, this is a classic example of a tank slapper, or headshake.

 

If you survive this scary phenomenon, it would make an excellent story to tell your mates at the coffeeshop.

 

A tank slapper usually happens when your front tyre briefly lifts off the tarmac, then regains traction outside the rear tyre's alignment.

 

When the front tyre touches the road again, it will start to bounce and deflect quickly. Unless your bike's steering geometry is able to damp-out the oscillations, the wobbling will only get stronger.

 

In some cases, your hands could be ripped off the handlebars.

 

In others, your feet could be flung off the footpegs.

 

Either way, the chances of crashing your machine are great.

 

What to do? Start praying.

 

Seriously, pray that you keep a cool head and not do something foolish like accelerating.

 

According to a race manager, accelerating increases the vibrations.

 

Said Mr Andrew Morrice, 38, from Team Mezzo (a road-racing team): 'You can get tank slappers coming out of corners or on straight roads. When it happens, you would need to ease off the throttle. With less speed and power, it will be a matter of time before the shaking becomes less violent.'

JUST DON'T PANIC

If you watch motorcycle races on TV, like The Isle of Man TT or MotoGP, you will notice that headshakes are common.

 

Yet, the talented racers don't seem to panic or crash.

 

Call it experience. Or it could just be because of the steering dampers on their race bikes.

 

Steering dampers, sometimes no bigger than a magic marker, help to take the punishing shakes from the handlebars.

 

One part of a steering damper is bolted to the bike's frame, while another is attached to the fork.

 

Dampers do all the work of damping out deflections. But they're not the final cure for tank slappers.

 

You would need to adjust the stiffness of the steering dampers to get the right amount of damping.

 

You can get a decent steering damper for as little as $400, minus the mounting kit, said Mr Shah Oli from BikeTech 21.

 

On some motorcycles, steering dampers come standard.

 

AN UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT

 

Said Mr Shah: 'You can't fight a tank slapper on your own, no matter how strong your hands are.

 

'A steering damper minimises the shaking, but will not stop it immediately. You would need to slow down your bike's speed.'

 

Mr Shah, 46, was one of the unfortunate souls who experienced a violent tank slapper.

 

He was riding at 200kmh at the Pasir Gudang race circuit when his throttle jammed.

 

Instinctively, he pulled hard on the brakes. But with the rear tyre still spinning and pushing, it caused the already compressed front suspension to wobble.

 

Mr Shah added: 'My handlebars went left, right, left, and that was it. I was thrown off the motorcycle and I kept sliding for about 100m. I fractured both feet and my bike was destroyed.'

 

 

 

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[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by ozzarhomb@March 27, 2007 10:30 am

i find my suspension very stiff too!! a little too stiff for comfort actually but i guess that's to compensate for agile and precise handling. is that correct? cuz every bump on the road i can feel it.

 

oh ya, on SG roads i managed to get about 20-21 km per litre on my R6, which i find quite acceptable.

Yes the stock bike comes with very stiff setup. Take some time to set your ride sag and slowly do up the compression rebound as you ride. It should track well after that.

 

20km/liter? how teach me!!