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Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:39 pm
by LOCKE
As said before mate as many miles on as many different roads and as many different conditions is the way forward. Once you are fully comfortable with the bike and are taming it then think about a 1000. There are a few guys around Glasgow on the forum now.
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:15 pm
by joe_bloggs
Cheers for that m8
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:16 pm
by 2002r1jon
Welcome in John,great looking bike you have there mate

Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:19 pm
by joe_bloggs
Thanks m8 tbh I was a bit apprehensive about posting as I havent a lot of miles under my belt and have a mental bike but am glad I did now with all the posts.
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:22 pm
by 2002r1jon
joe_bloggs wrote:Thanks m8 tbh I was a bit apprehensive about posting as I havent a lot of miles under my belt and have a mental bike but am glad I did now with all the posts.
Dont worry mate,as long as you are sensible you`ll be sound,and as for on here,Banter,knowledge and plenty o piss takin

Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:26 pm
by joe_bloggs
2002r1jon wrote:joe_bloggs wrote:Thanks m8 tbh I was a bit apprehensive about posting as I havent a lot of miles under my belt and have a mental bike but am glad I did now with all the posts.
Dont worry mate,as long as you are sensible you`ll be sound,and as for on here,Banter,knowledge and plenty o piss takin

No worries cheers for that sensible it is
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:55 am
by Chinny
Welcome to the forum John lovely bikes them R6's , I had one a couple years back. That's what got me back on two wheels
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Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:52 am
by Steve R1
LOCKE wrote:As said before mate as many miles on as many different roads and as many different conditions is the way forward. Once you are fully comfortable with the bike and are taming it then think about a 1000.
Spot on.
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:54 am
by jompy
Well John theres alot of good advice on this thread & theres also lot's of different riders with lots of different experience , don't take Jon's "serious" comment to heart lol
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:35 pm
by joe_bloggs
Jompy I never take anything to heart all advise or help most welcome,, cheers for the reply^^
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:38 pm
by joe_bloggs
Black ones look the part as well Chinny, thats a belter
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:28 pm
by Scrapman
2002r1jon wrote:joe_bloggs wrote:Thanks m8 tbh I was a bit apprehensive about posting as I havent a lot of miles under my belt and have a mental bike but am glad I did now with all the posts.
Dont worry mate,as long as you are sensible you`ll be sound,and as for on here,Banter,knowledge and plenty o piss takin

FuckupJonyamuppet
Where urr you in the Glesga ?
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Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:57 pm
by joe_bloggs
Scrapman wrote:2002r1jon wrote:joe_bloggs wrote:Thanks m8 tbh I was a bit apprehensive about posting as I havent a lot of miles under my belt and have a mental bike but am glad I did now with all the posts.
Dont worry mate,as long as you are sensible you`ll be sound,and as for on here,Banter,knowledge and plenty o piss takin

FuckupJonyamuppet
Where urr you in the Glesga ?
Sent to heaven coz hell was full.[/quo
Am in Barrhead m8 where u from?
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:59 pm
by Scrapman
Used tae be Paisley for my sins against humanity but I'm out with the millionaires in Kilmacolm.
Need tae hook up when the weather improves. Look in the ride outs section for haggis bash . 2014 being planned soon.
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Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:15 pm
by joe_bloggs
Paisley isnt that bad.....used to drink there all the time......now I sit wired to pc.......as for the run out am up for that will keep watching that part of forum.
What about you, are you only breaking bikes or is it cars or commercials too, am an hgv mechanic so am in the trade
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:32 pm
by Scrapman
Cars bikes vans and some heavy stuff. Paisley used to be the in place, zombie land now.
Sent to heaven coz hell was full.
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:34 pm
by joe_bloggs
Scrapman wrote:Cars bikes vans and some heavy stuff. Paisley used to be the in place, zombie land now.
Sent to heaven coz hell was full.
Most of my work is on the buses......do you break them too?
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:34 pm
by Scrapman
Not at the moment mate.
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Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:36 pm
by joe_bloggs
No worries m8 will keep it in mind
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:46 pm
by Gucci
Welcome in bud. I ride out most Sundays with a group leaving from weatherspoons on great western road. None of the puffs on here ave joined us yet lol. Maybe when the season starts again in March/April. Laters
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Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:57 pm
by joe_bloggs
Gucci wrote:Welcome in bud. I ride out most Sundays with a group leaving from weatherspoons on great western road. None of the puffs on here ave joined us yet lol. Maybe when the season starts again in March/April. Laters
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LOOL no worries would be up for that, cheers
Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:50 pm
by 2002r1jon
Scrapman wrote:2002r1jon wrote:joe_bloggs wrote:Thanks m8 tbh I was a bit apprehensive about posting as I havent a lot of miles under my belt and have a mental bike but am glad I did now with all the posts.
Dont worry mate,as long as you are sensible you`ll be sound,and as for on here,Banter,knowledge and plenty o piss takin

FuckupJonyamuppet
Where urr you in the Glesga ?
Sent to heaven coz hell was full.
When i wrote "sensible",i meant "within your limits" dickwad

Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:14 pm
by Scrapman
My limits are admittedly low Jon
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Re: 2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:03 pm
by LOCKE
Chinny wrote:Welcome to the forum John lovely bikes them R6's , I had one a couple years back. That's what got me back on two wheels
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You like your black Yams Chinny. That looks mint. What pipe is on that?
2006 R6Owner From Glasgow
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:55 pm
by Chinny
LOCKE wrote:Chinny wrote:Welcome to the forum John lovely bikes them R6's , I had one a couple years back. That's what got me back on two wheels
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You like your black Yams Chinny. That looks mint. What pipe is on that?
That's a akrapovic megaphone on it & it was loud , only had the bike for 7months but it was a fun machine & we know black is the best colour for. R1 & R6
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