How to fall out of love with a Varadero in 6 hours? UPDATE

gbrand42 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Karma :

Started my DAS today on a 62 plate XJ6. I guess lots of you would think it a bit tame, but to me it is the most awesome rocket-ship ever!

I am already addicted to the power, my poor old Varadero got such a caning home tonight, but god it felt so tame.

Instructor was very pleased with me, and my training partner is a sound guy, we all managed to have a great day, can't wait till tomorrow.
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gbrand42 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Karma :

And here she is......
https://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p564/gbrand42/7D5FD33E-3514-41B6-8209-22FD5E4D0E0C.jpg
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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Boy is becoming a man, next step making that feel slow compared to a 600 sports and then the 600 sports being tame compared to a 1000cc sports.

First taste of power... Bless.

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

gbrand42 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Karma :

No I really don't want an SV. I'm an old fart and have different needs. I will be going down the big tourer route with any luck, so still a bit faggoty.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Cadbury · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 Oct 2011 Karma :

The xj6 was the bike I used for my DAS too Thumbs Up

Moved up (across?) to a mk1 Fazer when I passed, not a very big jump really, but was noticeably different. Had it 3 years now, and it still feels quick. Smile

gbrand42 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Tigers are ok, just found it fairly lethargic above motorway speeds but if you keep legal then its probably ideal Thumbs Up

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

It's actually a pity that folk are going 125

40kW+ 600 now: there a world of lulz in the middle as well.
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gbrand42 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Karma :

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Oh yes, that feeling of 125 - 33hp ER-5 then restrictors out ER-5 and then... Bandit 600... so many lulz and so little powah.

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

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DMCpro · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jul 2012 Karma :

Now drive a TL1000. Then talk about power l0l
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HotdogMcDraw · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Nov 2013 Karma :

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pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

I ride an Xj6. Massive jump down from the VTR Firestorm I had before but for practicality and fun its way up there in the hoot stakes. I can throw mine around like a 125 and although she is down on power than the likes of the Hornet and other bikes in the same category she's got bags of torque for a naked commuter and she has a lovely sound when you get up into the 7K+ rev range.

Tungtvann · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Karma :

The XJ6 I used on my DAS was a good bike, not the most exciting, but a nice blast of power compared to 125 of course. My first bike was an FZ6 which I found had a load more power and was lighter (more flickable) in the corners, whereas the XJ6 felt very solid, which is great for a learner!

Robster · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2013 Karma :

I failed my mod 2 on an XJ6, it was lovely!

Doomsnite · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Karma :

Did my first lesson on a 600 today on an ER6. I certainly felt the powaar compared to my little ybr. Easier than i thought to do mod1 manouvers and nice acceleration.. Didnt pull away as much as i though it would tho. Ive got my eye on a hornet when i pass!
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Joncrete Cungle · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Jan 2012 Karma :

Ah the good old jump up the power scale. I still remember how fast a 125 felt after a 50, then how mad a 400 was after the 125. Then the jump up from 400 to 600 was immense. Next stop 600 to 1000. Very Happy

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gbrand42 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Karma :

Ended up stalling it on the figure of eight, so foot down and failed. Bloody gutted, I had a clean sheet apart from that, 59 on the emergency stop and 53 for hazard avoidance. My clutch hand just went spazzy for a second and stalled it Mad

Re-sit is on Friday.
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