Back from (day 1 of) Daytona Bike Week...
Mornin all.....
WOO HOOOOOO.... we (Chris, Sterling, Beefcake and I) were all in Daytona for bike week yesterday. As always, freakin spectacular weather - about 80, breeze in the air, sunny... just gorgeous. Even though the event technically started last Friday, weekdays at the speedway (which is where we spent the day) are surprisingly non-chaotic. We got there by 7:30 a.m., and I managed to get in five demo rides (normally if you can squeeze in three in a day, you're doing good).... Typically Kawasaki is the only manufacturer (of the major Japanese brands anyway) to bring out sport and supersport models (due to insurance reasons). But to our surprise, Yamaha brought out the R1, R6 and R6S this year (WOOT!). Buell also had the 1125R, however due to the way Buell schedules their demo rides, you basically get to just stand in a line at their booth for hours and WAIT to get on one. I managed to ride the R6 (daaaaangerously fun), the R6S (love it), the ZX10R (WAY love it), the new Ninja 250 (so much fun!) and the Buell XB9CX (wouldn't ride it if they gave it to me for free). I'll work up ride reports and post up pictures from the speedway later on; and we're heading back down tomorrow night for the Kawasaki party at Hooters (last year was a blast!) |
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show us your bewbies!!!!!!! |
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no pics, BOOOO!!! |
How tall are you, Nee?
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Nope, test ride was just street, though we were able to get up to about 92 mph through a couple sections. Frankly, I LOVED the thing (taking off from the first traffic light, I was literally giggling in my helmet), but I think it's PURELY a track beast; way too agressive/compact of a riding position to try to ride it daily/on the street. |
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I was impressed though that the power just seemed really strong and smooth all the way up (but you also have to bear in mind what I'm coming FROM - something 13 years older and probably 100 lbs heavier :lol: ) |
Neebs, it sounds like an absolute blast!!! I'm with you on the Buell though... last time I test rode one I brought it back early.
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I mean, I'm used to rattle... I have the bike with the eternally stuck gumball. But, damn. The guy asked me what I thought. I looked him right in the eye and said "At the end of the day, it's still just a Buell". |
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this thread is missing pics.
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this thread is missing pics.
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We were supposed to be leaving for Daytona Thursday but had to cancel.:bash: Maybe in the fall or next March. :idk:
I agree about the R6...below 8k or even 9k I was like WTF is the power...a few k more and it was like BAM...pay attention !! :rockout: |
Why didn't you like the Buell? It was the City X you rode?
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didn't think a woman would mind? :lol: |
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Personally, it isn't THAT it vibrates. It's HOW it vibrates. |
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Power wise, it wasn't half bad. :shrug: From what I recall of it, seemed similar to the SV (just the closest thing I can compare it to since those are the only Twins I've ridden so far). And while it was actually TOO upright for my tastes, it wasn't uncomfortable. Oh and the brakes were INSANELY good. (I'm an optimist - I have to find SOME redeeming qualities in it :lol: ) Quote:
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Well they are great bikes for sure. Honestly the most user friendly and ridable bike I've ever been on.
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Buell doesn't do time slots, they do "groups" and they'll tell you "each ride is approximately 25 minutes; right now we're on group 12, and we're about 2 groups out for the bike you want." They recommend you come and wait a little while prior to your group, then they announce the group #, and it's first come, first serve from there. EXCEPT for the 1125... the 1125 is in such demand that they make you just wait in line there till it's your turn. They only had either two or four I beleve (1 or 2 in each of the two groups of bikes) so it's much harder to get a turn on one of those. When we asked about them, the kinda laughed at us. |
How long was the wait for the 1125?
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i keep scrolling through this post looking for pics. and there are none. dub tee ef.
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I'll trust you and swing a leg over one JUST to see... I'm skeerd, but I'll do it. JUST to ride another motorcycle :) |
Cool! Congrats! Sounds like fun times!!
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Where Are The Pix!!!!!
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Double-team on the ownage. High five.
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where are the pictures...jesus h christ on a stick
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