Kawasaki ER6-F (First big bike CONFIRMED)

[struan80]

After trying out more than a few bikes I can confirm that the CB650R or CBR650R would be great first bikes. My mate had the CBR650R and it was actually fantastic and all the bike you'd ever need. I quite fancy the CB1000R Black series. I had a 2016 cbr650F from new and that was a great bike also.

Great bang for the buck. I like CBR's

Go all out and spoil yourself. You desereve it

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[MCN]

[wr6133]

If that line up was GSXR's you'd be God.

[Evil Hans]

1) Buy something private for £1500
2) Ride it
3) Later on, sell it for £1500 and buy something else
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[A100man]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[stinkwheel]

I will say that a good rider can ride an ER6 on the road more quickly than 95% of people could ride a fireblade (as has been painfully demonstrated to quite a few members of my bike club by our resident cheeky wee bastard racer).

So you don't actually need a fireblade, you just need and ER6 and lots of practice.
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[Kris]

ahem

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[Kris]

[Polarbear]

Wifie loved her ER6-N. I found it a bit bland but as middleweight twins go it was a perfect first large bike.
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[Zen Dog]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

Test rode and subsequently bought the bike. Got some money knocked off, a full service chucked in and an MOT. I fully understand that I have still overpaid over private sale price but honestly after riding it I just wanted it.

Already bought a gear indicator (PZRacing GearTronic Zero) and paddock stand bobbins (R&G Racing M10 - titanium) which should be arriving together tomorrow.

Think I am going to replace the handle-bar straight away with an adjustable one - is that even possible? I just want to be able to get some adjustable contact points - bar and rear set and take the time to dial it in to what I like most.
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[arry]

Well done - I like the attitude, just get it done and get on with it

Are we talking about that ER6? If so, it's a solid handlebar so you've got a bit of adjustment just by undoing the clamps and rotating the bars around slightly. Of course this does affect the angle of the clutch / brake levers, which is a problem I had when I first bought my R Nine T and found that the previous owner had decided to move the bars for that maximum cripple hook poser look Brake lever pointing down at the floor .

You could fit risers if you wanted to, but I doubt you'll be needing them given your stature.

If not there's bound to be some flat bars by the likes of Renthal that will work, but it depends on what you're looking to achieve really. Some form of easy adjustment doesn't exist, as far as I know, outside of rotating the bar around the clamp.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[arry]

Risers for the bars should solve that first issue.

Adjustable rearsets are expensive so perhaps look for a set second hand, or just leave it alone and get used to it, do some miles and see how you feel first.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[stinkwheel]

You can buy lowered footpegs. A company called vario does them. Not cheap but cheaper than rearsets.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-ER-6N-Vario-30mm-Adjustable-Front-Footrests-Foot-Peg-Lowering-2013-2017-/224466041437
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[A100man]

[P.]

If you change the bars, factor in throttle/clutch cables and possibly brake lines...

[UncleFester]

Baffle is removable for a reason
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[wr6133]

Rearsets, even adjustable ones are generally going to move the pegs (and controls) back and up, they also use fixed pegs so when you drop the bike they can snap. The things Stinkwheel listed are probably more sensible, though from the look of them you may want to keep in mind the stretch to the gear and brake will also increase.

For ref this is an SES adjustable rearset in it's lowest position, it's at least an inch higher than the stock pegs for that bike
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51332616799_acc0349351_c.jpg

TBH I'd leave it all as is, at least until you've done enough miles to decide if it's a keeper. You won't get any money back on fancy bits when you sell it on.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[UncleFester]

Oh and ear plugs - if you haven't already. Now you can do a speed / make a noise that would benefit from them.
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Module 1 and 2 passed - October 2014. Happy owner of a 2017 Z1000SX, ex owner of a YBR125 / CB500 / VFR800.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

Got the bike now, picked it up at lunchtime, fucking love it. Will put pics up in the appropriate section when it's not pissing down and I get a chance to take some.

EDIT: Gave it a tiny bit of a hoon and there's a huge difference between wind blast at 66mph on a 125cc and wind blast at 90mph on this thing. Jesus. Might have to get the taller touring screen.
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