been offered a ride on a 09 r1 :S

well im doing a bit of work for on of my gf's work colleague just general bike maintenance but hes said that i can take his bike for a ride well his bikes a 09 r1 with cross plain crank would love to own one....

now when he first said ride i though just round the block maybe sort of thing, but no hes said i can take it on a track day.

now iv never been on a track before would it be totaly stupid to take the r1 (got less than 2k on the clock) i think id have to get insurance for it some how

so do you think i should take it or am i just going to kill my self

and where can i get track day insurance ?

Originally Posted by barwel1992

now iv never been on a track before would it be totaly stupid to take the r1 (got less than 2k on the clock) i think id have to get insurance for it some how

In short yes, whole lot of bike if your used to the SV and to have fun on it you will push and push. Yeah if you have deep pockets.

if was me id walk away, nice idea tho

thats what i thought might see if he lets me go for a spin on it instead

bit of a step up though 85bhp to 179bhp (without ram air)

Dont do it! I have seen soooooooo many shineys all smashed up by people on there first track day on there very new bikes. Dont bother with track day insurance costs soooooooo much its insane, just ride the track on something you dont mind binning whilst you learn

Track riding is way different to road riding

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Not a chance, when you start talking about bikes that cost £10K+ it's not worth having a go on it unless it's in a dealer... and it's defo not worth letting someone have a go if it's your own bike.

I personally think he's a bit nuts.

think its because he's paid to much :/ lol

When I went from my CBR600RR to my R1 it was a big step up in terms of power and speed. SV to R1 on a track would be a bit crazy.

ahh only 2 years until i can test ride bikes ..... cant wait lol

Don't do it. He might be willing to let you use it and nicey nice now, but if you do spill I reckon it'd be a different story!

I never see point in using an unfamiliar bike on track tbh.

Originally Posted by barwel1992

ahh only 2 years until i can test ride bikes ..... cant wait lol

Wouldn't be so sure on that. Some garages say 25 now.