mummies little soldier

Originally Posted by robchester

I know a lad whos gone from passing his test in March to getting an R1 last month. I know that some will say that its the throttle which controls the power, but when its such a focused bike, I dont think it really aids new riders.

I think your right. I wouldnt have felt comfy passsing my test and jumping on an R1. I'm sure I could ride it, but I'll be damned if i could have ridden it well.

I'd have a slightly better chance now. Still waiting for a go on my dads GSXR

eeek

Originally Posted by timwilky

Well he is 21 today, so as well as the BMW 320 she bought him when he was 18 (smashed up 3 times since), she has just bought him an 08 R1..

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

21....and has a yamaha r1?

Hang on, how will he get insurance on that?!

Somehow, I don't think that's his concern......

Caring mum eh?

[jambo]

Mum bought me an SR125 when I was 17. Clearly it turns out she didn't love me after all. I shall see her at the weekend and mention this to her. Of course, I forgive and forget and she can make good any time she wants

Jambo

[Paul the 6th]

Originally Posted by timwilky

He was on a restricted r6 for 2 years and the past 2 years on full power

Now, I don't know tonnes of information about bikes, but when I first set out on my quest to get my licence and learn which bikes did what type of things (about 4 years ago now), I joined a uk bike forum and asked about the possibility of restricting a gsxr600, I was basically called some of the worst names and told I'd be a "F****** silly little ****er for restricting something like that".

This guy sounds like the good old "All the gear, no idea" type.

hmm this thread smacks of jelousy TBH.

Sure he is young dumb and full of cum so to speak , but he had done his test, served his restriction (more than some others on here) and now someone has bought him an R1.

Good on hm i say, i wish i had parnts who could have afforded to do that for me at his age.

Seems a lot of people are bitter he has a far beter bike than them at a young age!! rather than genuine concern for his saftey.

He may go and smash it up due to his immaturity, but the same could be said for a lot of people on here who do direct acces and get an SV at 21. I would go as far as to say he is better prepared than people like that as he has already had 2 years on an R6! and i dont think its mentioned he smashed that up is it?? Seems he may well respect bikes better than cars.

Grow up people, some one has something better than you so young, boo hoo!!

If I was 18 again and my friend was given a Bemmer and an R1 by their parents, I would be jealous. Now, I'm glad my parents didn't do things like that for me as I think I appreciate the value of money more. The impression given is that he is spoiled - maybe he's not.

I'm not concerned for his safety - lots of people buy large bikes when they are young and are fine with it. I do wonder though if he would appreciate it as much as if he had to save and buy it himself.

[Paul the 6th]

i think there may well be a bit of jealousy in this thread... But as many people have mentioned, working hard for the things we want in life has served us better than having them handed to us on a plate.

For me personally it's all about the journey. Maybe one day I'll ride a big gsxr or a ktm superduk or a harley or some other big bike, but I'm more focused on the learning to ride and appreciating what it takes to get upto the "big bikes". Being given one of the 'top' bikes to start off with, doesn't really leave you much room to grow and learn.

What do you move onto after an r1?

and as for razzing up and down the street. ****.

Originally Posted by neio79

hmm this thread smacks of jelousy TBH.

Sure he is young dumb and full of cum so to speak , but he had done his test, served his restriction (more than some others on here) and now someone has bought him an R1.

Good on hm i say, i wish i had parnts who could have afforded to do that for me at his age.

Seems a lot of people are bitter he has a far beter bike than them at a young age!! rather than genuine concern for his saftey.

He may go and smash it up due to his immaturity, but the same could be said for a lot of people on here who do direct acces and get an SV at 21. I would go as far as to say he is better prepared than people like that as he has already had 2 years on an R6! and i dont think its mentioned he smashed that up is it?? Seems he may well respect bikes better than cars.

Grow up people, some one has something better than you so young, boo hoo!!

Im not jelous and I'll tell you why...

My bike sounds better

My bike is YELLLLOOOWWW

My bike has heated grips (although, currently not working....)

and

the thing that makes my bike better than even a desmosedici


it has


a topbox

He can keep his R1

His track record doesn't sound too promising though. Just hope he can handle the R1, I would never wish death or injury on anyone.

Except maybe traffic wardens.