First Test Ride - What to Expect

[Rabb]

Hi Rob,
Advice from me.
1. Try a few bikes
2. If you decide to rev a hypersport bike make sure you have a good grip on the handlebars (it'll wrench your arms off)
3. Riding position is so important
4. Relax and enjoy - you must lightly but firmly hold you handlebars, but don't put too much weight on the bars otherwise your wrists will ache and your neck will too (you have to use the muscles in your back properly riding a sports bike)
5. Don't ever put a sportbike handlebar on full lock when turning at low speeds (you'll fall off)
6. Don't look away from the road for split second.
7. If you use the rear brake - be gentle so you don't lock it up.

Above all - have fun & relax.

(I'm getting a HP4 in about a year and a half - and I can't wait)

[MayallRob]

Hi Rob,
Advice from me.
1. Try a few bikes
2. If you decide to rev a hypersport bike make sure you have a good grip on the handlebars (it'll wrench your arms off)
3. Riding position is so important
4. Relax and enjoy - you must lightly but firmly hold you handlebars, but don't put too much weight on the bars otherwise your wrists will ache and your neck will too (you have to use the muscles in your back properly riding a sports bike)
5. Don't ever put a sportbike handlebar on full lock when turning at low speeds (you'll fall off)
6. Don't look away from the road for split second.
7. If you use the rear brake - be gentle so you don't lock it up.

Above all - have fun & relax.

(I'm getting a HP4 in about a year and a half - and I can't wait)

Good tips there Rabb. Are the rear brakes on sportsbikes quite susceptible to locking up then? I hadn't considered this. I've never had any problems on my bike and so never thought about it before.

The HP4 is a monster of a bike. Unfortunately too much for me I think, in terms of power, cost and insurance. One day though perhaps... When you get one I'll be very jealous!

[Rabb]

Good tips there Rabb. Are the rear brakes on sportsbikes quite susceptible to locking up then? I hadn't considered this. I've never had any problems on my bike and so never thought about it before.

The HP4 is a monster of a bike. Unfortunately too much for me I think, in terms of power, cost and insurance. One day though perhaps... When you get one I'll be very jealous!

As far as rear brakes are concerned - go gently ; remember you will have a lot more power and torque at the rear wheel - locking up is 'more' of a posibility where higher power/torques are involved.
Smooth and gradual does it.......

[Uber Dave]

As far as rear brakes are concerned - go gently ; remember you will have a lot more power and torque at the rear wheel - locking up is 'more' of a posibility where higher power/torques are involved.
Smooth and gradual does it.......

And not just the rear brakes. The front will be far more powerful than you are used too as well. I use only my index finger on my R6 and that's including the odd emergency stop too!

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[wiltshire builders]

higher power/torques are involved.

Torques?!!!!!
I HATE it when people say that. Those idiots at Top Gear started it. We must put a stop to it now!

[Swanny]

Torques?!!!!!
I HATE it when people say that. Those idiots at Top Gear started it. We must put a stop to it now!

I did motor vehicle engineering at school. I remember the teacher explaining torque to us as "a twisting turning effect"