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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:43 AM
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sup guys this is my first bike but i have been riding for a while just want to know the goods and the bads about the guy i got a chance to drive my friends 05 r6 but not for a good distance to test it out, but anyways just wants some input from yall iam getting it for a great deal just let me know what yall think.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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I have ridden an '04 a decent amount. I didn't like the way it felt at all while riding in comparison to my 636. Just felt way too unstable at any speed. Maybe the '05 is different with the 70 series front tire. I haven't had a chance to ride an '05 yet.

Deffinately get a steering damper.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have ridden an '04 a decent amount. I didn't like the way it felt at all while riding in comparison to my 636. Just felt way too unstable at any speed. Maybe the '05 is different with the 70 series front tire. I haven't had a chance to ride an '05 yet.

Deffinately get a steering damper.</TD></TR></TABLE>


I second 2.2, hated mine(2003)-never felt stable or planted. The front end was just way too nervous for me. Although the engine was a screamer once you got it high enough in the rpm range and it was extremely flickable I just couldn't feel comfortable on it.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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i got my 05r6 2 days ago and i love it!!! its alot diffrenet than any honda i have riden in the past, the only bad thing is that its harder finding nuetral than on a honda and its alot lighter in the front so the bike will pick it self up if u open the throtle unlike a honda 600rr... pm me if u have questions

I got 68miles on my bike and i love it
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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i got an 05 red r6, only problem i have with it is that its too light so u dont feel as stable, and it wont pop into 3rd gear sometimes.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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I ride an 05 R6, feels great to me, I wouldn't trade it for any other 600 out there
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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thanks guys iam getting it in 2 day what was yall price on yall iam getting mine for $8100 including everything out the door is that a good deal remember this bike is brand spanking new no miles on it, just let me know what yall think about that price.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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The wheels fall off after 60 mph
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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i no a dude that has the 05 R6 and he rides hard and havnt hade any problems yet
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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I think you should learn how to write/speak properly before you even think about riding ever again.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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I love my 600RR
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mag00n &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I love my 600RR </TD></TR></TABLE>

The tank's too big.

&lt;-- Loves his R6
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">&lt;-- Loves his R6</TD></TR></TABLE>

For about 6 months until you see something else you want more.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lance C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think you should learn how to write/speak properly before you even think about riding ever again.</TD></TR></TABLE>

blah blah blah

Lots of great reviews on the '05 R6. You may want to do a search on the Internet for them. They also offer comparisons with the other major 600cc super sports.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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05 r6 pride right here. it's great, the front is a little light but it's cool. the whole bike is light, i like it a lot more than my 03 gsxr 600.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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im about to buy a 05 R6 and i was wondering if anybody has the Raven color R6. i saw one today and it looks sick. thats the color that i wanna get too.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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I love my headshake, reminds me to be loose on the bars

I've got the raven and every poser drools over it. If you're into that pick one up
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For about 6 months until you see something else you want more.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Did I say R6? I've still got the SV.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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R6 checking in. I want a '05 636 too.

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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by s2k &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got my 05r6 2 days ago and i love it!!! its alot diffrenet than any honda i have riden in the past, the only bad thing is that its harder finding nuetral than on a honda and its alot lighter in the front so the bike will pick it self up if u open the throtle unlike a honda 600rr... pm me if u have questions

I got 68miles on my bike and i love it </TD></TR></TABLE>

my 600rr lifts easily?
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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R6 checking in. I want a '05 636 too.
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That makes two of us
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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That makes two of us </TD></TR></TABLE>

does my wanting a 10r sort of count?
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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kawa's r are friends
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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post pics of ur r6
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Here's my r6.
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