Ok. Most of you won't care...cause you've been to redline and probably on a frequent basis. But, I decided to go up to the gas station and put air in my tires. Originally the bike was 26F/38R. I changed it to 34F/36R. It made a huge difference. Kind of feels like I'm riding on a rail now...ESPECIALLY when I'm turning. It almost feels like the bike is going to slide right out from underneath me. Maybe this is a common feeling for new riders when they are leaning??

Anyway...on the way back from the gas station on a nice long straight, I hit 7500-7800 rpms :rad :rad (not sure exactly which...it kind of happened fast) in second gear going into third, then touched 7500rpms in third.

It was exhilarating! Don't care if I ever get to redline...7500 was a blast. Sounds like the engine is gonna rip right out of the chassis.

Next door neighbor stoppped me while I was leaving my house to tell me how beautiful the bike was (he rides a cruiser). I stopped by Bestbuy on the way back from the gas station and some guy about 30 years old with his 3-4 year old daughter stopped to tell me "wow man, that's a gorgeous bike. I used to have a CBR900, best bike I ever owned." The guy looked like a real respectable type of guy...you know...the type that would ride a 599. Then he says "not many people around ride nakeds...but that is a gorgeous bike you got."

My day has been made. After 7500ish rpms and two guys telling me how gorgeous my "naked" bike is...I'm all smiles...

Addendum: wow...this made my 113th post. I didn't know I was over 100 already...

And if my day couldn't get any better...I just got up from the computer...and UPS was at my door.

My Givi windscreen is here!!!!!!

My God! Somebody likes me today!!!

I need to clean up my bike sometime soon, don't want to let the other 599 riders down.

don't forget pictures before and after with the windscreen

I can only imagine the things you'll be doing once you install that windscreen. Keep us posted.

I'd like to chime in as the voice of reason. Chris, for safety's sake, please don't experiment with high RPMs too much before you're more comfortable controlling the bike. I would more than hate to hear that you got hurt. Be safe and take it slow.

I'd like to chime in as the voice of reason. Chris, for safety's sake, please don't experiment with high RPMs too much before you're more comfortable controlling the bike. I would more than hate to hear that you got hurt. Be safe and take it slow.

No worries. It was actually something that when I did it the voice inside my head said "oh sh*t...you are not ready to do that again."

I have no desire to experiment with the upper range. I just thought I'd post and say how much of a "wow factor" it is at 7500rpms.

:lol: it's been only like a week and already at 7500rpms... Nice. and to think you were going for a 250, i think you would have regretted it in 3days.... As alex says treat your girl nice and she'll take care of you...

It was exhilarating! Don't care if I ever get to redline...7500 was a blast. Sounds like the engine is gonna rip right out of the chassis.

Hey everybody.... I think we should avoid talking about 10 -12k rpms for a few months. for motogp's sake. :P

ESPECIALLY when I'm turning. It almost feels like the bike is going to slide right out from underneath me. Maybe this is a common feeling for new riders when they are leaning??

Yup. That's very common. Somewhere around 20 degrees or so of lean angle and you brain kicks in saying "this ain't right!" You'll get used to it and will adapt and overcome, and even enjoy it. I like getting the bike leaned over. :)

...then touched 7500rpms in third....
Not even one week...Law breaker... :thumbsup

And Chris... you are 6th in all time posts... but think if we were going by word count or enthusiasm you'd be the #1 poster.

The next surge in the powerband (say, 9K and >) is quite a bit more aggressive. Don't hit it until you're ready, but you're gonna love it.

yeh if you hit the upper power band before ur ready it will be pulling so hard and you wont have good form so you will be holding on literally trying not to fly off and this force actually causes you NOT to be able to let off the throttle hence the bike starts puilling harder and harder and I will leave what happens next up to your imagination......... The 599 DOES have enough power to EASILY put a new rider in that situation :shock:

MAKE SURE you understand about tucking down and leaning forward.. soon you will automatically do it when you roll the throttle but until then your probably gonna have to make a conscious effort to tuck . I have seen a few rookies get stuck on WOT and wreck or pop off the back . There are actually a few vids of this on the net .


But also make sure you are not robbing yourself of a good time :D :D

I hear ya, man. I opened it up today after leaving a stoplight (one of the first times i haven't just slowly rolled it open) and actually felt a teensy little wiggle in the handlebar when i let off. Apparently i was using the throttle hand to hold on a bit and the front wheel got a little light. :o It wasn't enough to scare me, but enough to get my attention. I've never had a bike powerful enough (or light enough) to make the front end light...even on hard acceleration. But it makes sense that a 2005 bike with another ~150cc is significantly more powerful than a '83 750cc bike...even if it was a true sportbike in it's day.

dunno about your 600's but if i crack mine to wide open throttle in first gear i'm looking at 15 to 20 degree power wheelie...

...then touched 7500rpms in third....
Not even one week...Law breaker... :thumbsup

I think it depends on the speedlimit! 70 mph requires about 51-5200 in 6th, so 7500 in third is probably still legal. Of course 13,000 in 1st is still legal....if the speedlimit is 70! :twisted:

...then touched 7500rpms in third....
Not even one week...Law breaker... :thumbsup
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See, what did I tell ya. If it's there people will use it! :lol:

The best advise I can give is buy the best tires you can. That doesn't mean race tires that turn into rocks below 55F. I highly recommend some Pirelli Diablos. They are great in rain and in the cold too. It's cheap insurance.

Yup. That's very common. Somewhere around 20 degrees or so of lean angle and you brain kicks in saying "this ain't right!" You'll get used to it and will adapt and overcome, and even enjoy it. I like getting the bike leaned over. :)

So it's normal to feel like your rear end is going to slide right out from underneath you??

You guys, I didn't crack the throttle wide open. I rolled on the throttle and got it about HALF way open. I have started leaning over and "tucking in" during acceleration...I started doing it because it just felt more "aerodynamic."

RNDTHOUGHT...Didn't know I was 6th in posts. I just love this forum...and I've always been a long wided talker/typer...whatever. I'm like this in real life too. I talk and talk and talk and talk....

Didn't break any laws on my 7500 rpms.

J-NUINE- You are so right. If I had got a 250...I think I would have castrated myself out of shear frustation by now. I couldn't be happier with my bike. Seems weird to call it "mine" especially with Tony on the forum. I keep thinking I should be saying "Tony's bike." Oh, and the thing about not talking about 10-12,000 rpms for my sake...I got a great laugh out of that. I love how everyone here has such a great sense of humor...seriously. You guys make me laugh more than you will ever know. I think that's one of the reasons I love coming here and reading and posting.

I did get my Givi windscreen on it. I don't know if it will help much with wind because I haven't had a chance to ride since I put it on. I needed to hang out with my wife for a little bit. But even if it doesn't block any wind...it sure is PREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETY!

After hitting 7,500 rpms today, I think I will be keeping it down a bit for the future. You know, I really love driving the bike in the 3,000-5,000 rpm range. Maybe it sounds crazy, but the bike is a blast in 1st-3rd gears at 3K-5.5K rpms. It's quick and nimble and just alot of fun.

I've been trying to practice alot on leans, curves, turning in, etc. But man, it just feels like the bike is fall over or slide out from underneath you in leans. I'm having a hard time picking good lines. I'm also ending up running wide alot. How is the best way to go about getting better with this?

I think it depends on the speedlimit! 70 mph requires about 51-5200 in 6th, so 7500 in third is probably still legal. Of course 13,000 in 1st is still legal....if the speedlimit is 70! :twisted:

13,000 in 2nd gear, hit 3rd...that's about 100 mph. This only takes a few seconds!! Yeah, THAAAATs why I don't have a Ferrari...I don't need one. Yeah...that's why. But seriously, this bike is faster than my brain at this stage. Pretty scary if I'm not careful.

Chris, If you're going wide in the turns, you're experiencing the "pucker effect". You're mildly panicking, thinking the bike won't make the turn, lowside, etc, and letting it stand up in the turns. Trust me when I tell you this: That bike will stick long before your courage runs out, or, you're not even close to pushing it to it's limits. Most of the time when people crash in a turn, they panic and stand on the brakes. The bike bolts upright and heads straight for the nearest inanimate object. Don't go out w/ cold tires and start thrashing it in the turns, but you've got to learn to relax and trust the machine. After your tires are warm (a few miles, 10 miles, etc), find some nice twisties and let the bike do its thing. Start on the inside of the turn, and if it goes a little wide you have room. After awhile, you'll be able to rail the inside line easy as pie. I've come into turns too hot on it before. The only thing you can do is focus on your line, look ahead to your exit point, and the bike will respond. It's just a learning curve. If you panic and grab the brakes, it's not going to be pretty. THINK when you have that "i'm not gonna make it" feeling, calm yourself, and go for it. All of that happens in the millisecond range, but the bike will execute the manuever. The angles you are leaning at now aren't even close to knee and/or footpeg dragging. Keep going at your safe pace, but eventually, you will be gassing it through the corners because you're not getting your endorphin rush. :wink:

Yup...what stringburner said.

I know it's been talked about, but your two best friends are looking through a turn to where you want to be at the end of it, and countersteering. If you can learn how to do both of those things you'll be sittin' pretty!

But seriously, this bike is faster than my brain at this stage. Pretty scary if I'm not careful.

Yep. the first few times it's disorienting. That's what i was saying in another post. Your mind hasn't experienced anything happening at such a rapidly increasing pace before, and it takes a few times to get used to it. After 10 or 50 times, *yawn*. It's that way w/ anything though. I know guys w/ literbikes who are bored w/ the power. If you don't ride for a few weeks, it's impressive again.

My fear is my rear tire catching some sand or gravel or just anything in the road while I'm turning or leaning causing me to lowside. I guess I'm just not experienced enough to know how much sand or debris is "ok" to ride through.

I'm maybe taking it to the extreme. If I see ANY sand or debris on the road...I feel scared and a wee bit "panicky."

I'm telling you, the bike feels like the rear tire is just gonna slide right out from underneath me. It's scarey feeling.

Moto may jus for shits and giggles want to take ur baby to a mechanic and let them have a once over with it once you KNOW everything is in proper order you may feel more at ease leaning it over but yeh all you need to do is push more and lean more it WILL stick GOD its fuqqing awesome getting down so low that ur afraid you are getting close to scraping ur knee .... lol...... ne1 else know what I mean :lol:

Debris on the road could of course cause you to lowside. It's not something you want to see when you come into a turn. The best you can do is look ahead and hopefully be able to pick a decent line w/ the least amount of whatever it is in your path of impending travel. Motorcyclists have alot more hazards to deal w/ than people in cars and trucks. Potholes, road debris, crap that's fell off of trucks (boxes, boards, clothes, you name it, you're prone to see it), small animals, large animals, etc. Gotta pay attention and always have an alternative escape route.

I don't know what to tell you about the feeling you're having coming into a turn. I never had any problems w/ that feeling that I can recall. There is a feeling of lightness at initial turn-in, where the bike goes from horizontal to lean. It's just the way it is. The bike feels planted going straight, then the weight distribution changes when you lean it (obviously). You never noticed it before? Is this like Alex's suddenly lower bike? :wink: Maybe you're just going a bit faster now, and it's a new sensation? Has the feeling worsened since you've changed your tire pressures? I don't think anything's wrong w/ the bike, or there wasn't before. It's just hard to say w/o being there and being able to see/feel it for myself. :?

My fear is my rear tire catching some sand or gravel or just anything in the road while I'm turning or leaning causing me to lowside.

Just a note that if you lose the front wheel then you will lowside. If you lose the back tire than you're more than likely going to highside and unless you can fly, that's much worse. It's also less likely to happen.

Just to recap...

Sun Oct 15, 2006
I do not plan on getting above the 6000 rpm mark for quite some time and I do not plan on twisting the throttle to very hard regardless of rpm position. I do like the fact that the motor is "tuned down."
...not plan on getting above the 6000 rpm mark for...Rrrrrrrrrigh. This logic didn't work when you were a teenager and it won't work now...
Sun Nov 05, 2006 (Evening)
...WOOHOO Rode my 599 today for first time!!!...
Thu Nov 09, 2006 (Mid afternoon)
...then touched 7500rpms in third...
Hummm....Less than 96 hours..."quite some time" indeed :wink:

I think it depends on the speed limit! 70 mph requires about 51-5200 in 6th, so 7500 in third is probably still legal. Of course 13,000 in 1st is still legal....if the speed limit is 70! :twisted:
I'm geared low and 7.5k in third is around 60 on my bike (65 indicated). Stock can only be higher. Above 55 is only legal on Interstates/Highways and above 65 only legal outside city limits on Interstates/Highways ...(round these parts anyhow)

I've been trying to practice alot on leans, curves, turning in, etc. But man, it just feels like the bike is fall over or slide out from underneath you in leans. I'm having a hard time picking good lines. I'm also ending up running wide alot. How is the best way to go about getting better with this?

First of all, just an opinion, but I wouldn't be messing around with your tire pressures too much until you're confident riding the stock setup. I would keep the tire pressures at the what the manufacturer recommends until then. If your not sure if the bike feels right, how are you going to know if the tires feel right?

And you took riders training course, right? One thing they kept stressing in my class was "eyes up." Meaning, don't stare at the ground. That's especially important when you're going around turns looking for debris that you think could make you slide on. If you keep concentrating on that stuff, you'll be a nervous wreck while riding, and much more dangerous because you'll be tense the whole time. Relax, keep your eyes up, and look "through" the turn, meaning rather than looking at the ground directly in front of the bike, look at the farthest point possible around the corner. That will also help you keep a nice, smooth line all the way through.

One tip that I'll never forget is to "lead with your chin." I had to remind myself of this one while riding through some twisties today. Where ever you want to go, whether through a long sweeper in the mountains, or turning around in a parking lot, point your chin in that direction, and your body, and therefore the bike, will follow, and you will automatically be keeping your eyes up in the process.

Very true...weird how that happens, though. It's the same way on the track in cars, and one of the hardest things to do sometimes. As they say, 'sweep' your eyes through the turn, but be looking at where you want to exit by the time you enter it. If there's anything in the turn that you need to be aware of, you'll catch it before you even get there. If you ever feel yourself playing 'catch up' with the bike, take it down a few notches and remind yourself of what you *should* be doing through the turns.

I've wrecked enough bicycles to know I don't want any part of wrecking my 599. Ugh...

One important thing to remember is that if you lose the front 9 times out of 10 your going down...if you lose the back it usually sorts itself out (we are talking road riding speeds here). If you are applying a neutral throttle or steadily increasing during a turn you will not lose the front (unless you hit debris)...one of the panic reactions in a turn is to shut the throttle...that loads the front...and adds to your problem. Soooo, always have a neutral throttle going in and get on the power (steadily) as soon as you can (looking out for hazards). Like the guys have said, you go where you look...so look where your going! :roll:

As for counter steering...the way I got my head round it was this...get a bicycle...hold it upright and turn the bars to the right. Which way does the bike fall? Makes sense when you see it like that!

Most importantly...enjoy yourself...if its not fun...your shoulders are tense and your holding your breath...slow down...your going too fast!

Just to recap...

haha... Yeah, I believe he also said somewhere that he wasn't going to leave his neighborhood for a few months, that didn't last long. But I can't say anything I only stayed in mine for two days :lol:

...I believe he also said somewhere that he wasn't going to leave his neighborhood for a few months...
Damn, forgot about that :lol:

Hay, nobody can resist - is why I like saying "no you won't" :lol: I just hate to see people make promises they will never keep. But all is good. As long as he stays safe and thinks he’s proving me wrong, we both win. :thumbsup

If you panic and grab the brakes, it's not going to be pretty.

Here's a perfect example of what happens, learned first hand:
http://www.honda599.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=217


PS. This thread mentions a lot of good riding advice. I'm going to move it into the Riding Tips section.

Alex, I read that post a fe days ago. Man I'm so sorry. Thanks for moving this thread to Riding Tips...I was thinking last night that it had ended up needing to be here.

I give alot of wrong impressions, alot of times due to my high levels of enthusiasm and excitement over anything I do. I don't want you guys to get the idea that I'm out there riding like an idiot...I'm not. I was on a straight, and just briefly touched 7500 in second and third. I knew then that I am so satisfied and happy playing around between 4K-6K.

Anyway, I am riding safely, I really am.

After all these posts and it's probably mentioned already but when you turn, always look where you want to turn not the ground. and YEAH BABY! my 100th post!

Well, I did 113 miles today on my bike. Rode a state highway for about 75 miles of it. The rest was around the city. I took it easy, stayed between 4K-6K. It felt really nice. The GIVI windscreen is actually functional I think. Seemed like it took alot of the wind out of my ride.

Before GIVI, I really felt blasted at 45mph. Today, I had to drive 70mph to feel the same amount of blast that I felt at 45mph without the screen. On the highway, my I kept my speed between 55-62ish most of the trip. I went up to 68 or 69 a time or two not realizing I was about to touch 70mph...so I backed off a little bit. With the screen, once you tuck in you don't realize how easy it is to get your speed up and NOT feel like you're going very fast.

I tried to trust my bike a little more in leans and curves. Nothing big and scarey, but just some good moderate curves. Shifted my weight just a hair, leaned WITH the bike, and there were no problems.

I just had a great easy going ride today. It was alot of fun.

You know, this is a great stress reliever too. I didn't feel stressed before riding or anything. It's just that when I got home and got off my bike, I just sort of feel so stress free and........."light?" Does this make sense? Anyway, riding today has put me in such a nice, relaxed mood.

So you guys know...Arai Corsair's are very noisy. Venting is EXCELLENT...but very noisy. I decided to wear my H&K earplugs that I use when I'm at a shooting range. Let me tell you...they block ALL noise.

ANyway, just wanted to share my day...I'm so completely addicted.

I've been in that same boat with MotoGP, not having run the tach up far yet. I've had my '06 since August, and after eleven years without a bike I guess I'm being more than a bit conservative.

I got to ride to work this morning (cold on the way in, but great on the way home; I love saying I rode in November!) and I managed to tag the 7500RPM mark today. Wow!

Leaving my company's parking lot there's a long hill, so it's natural to get into the throttle a little on the way out. So on the way out at lunchtime and again after work I rolled into it a little. Again, wow! The 7500 came up quick and felt great. There's a nice little speed trap at the top of the hill, and I was doing over 50 (in a 35) when I noticed the tach needle so it was time to drop revs (and speed) just about as soon as I had achieved it.

It was two short blasts, but a bunch of fun. Next stop: 8000. Whee! :P

HK earplugs? is there a HK subcompact 40 that comes with those earplugs?

HK earplugs? is there a HK subcompact 40 that comes with those earplugs?

Nope...but there was an HK Compact (uspc) .45 that came with them... :thumbsup

Nice!

On that note i think i just might start a guns thread in the Off Topic forum... ;)

Alex, I read that post a fe days ago. Man I'm so sorry. Thanks for moving this thread to Riding Tips...I was thinking last night that it had ended up needing to be here.

I give alot of wrong impressions, alot of times due to my high levels of enthusiasm and excitement over anything I do. I don't want you guys to get the idea that I'm out there riding like an idiot...I'm not. I was on a straight, and just briefly touched 7500 in second and third. I knew then that I am so satisfied and happy playing around between 4K-6K.

Anyway, I am riding safely, I really am.
Ah, yes, the intoxicating effect of power. :twisted: As they say, anyone with a right hand can go fast in a straight line - it's the corners that separate the men from the boys. For an excellent explanation of cornering technique, I'd recommend two books: "Sport Riding Techniques" by Nick Ienatsch, and "Smooth Riding" by Reg Pridmore.

As has been mentioned before, rear wheel slides are manageable if you don't panic and cut the throttle, which is what beginning riders are apt to do. I've occassionally slid the rear wheel when cornering in the rain over painted lines or over gravel, etc, but staying on the throttle and looking in the direction I want to go has always saved the day. Experience in riding dirt bikes is invaluable since it teaches you how to handle both front and rear wheel slides. :shock:

I also wonder if your tires are properly scrubbed in along the sides, which is why you may be experiencing some movement of the rear wheel in the corners. Since you're a new rider, your "chicken strips" may be on the large side. Whenever I get new tires, I ride relatively easily for a hundred miles or so, and I even do tight figure-8s in a nearby parking lot in order to rub off that slightly slick coating. Since you're not yet comfortable with extreme lean angles, you could "cheat" by rubbing the sides of your tires with some sand paper to improve traction.

Experience in riding dirt bikes is invaluable
Where have I heard that before?

...you could "cheat" by rubbing the sides of your tires with some sand paper to improve traction.
Allthough a plausable solution, please do it the old fashon way by progressively getting more comfortable. Don't need anything that will give you false confidence in a yet to be exercised or callow skill set.

Allthough a plausable solution, please do it the old fashon way by progressively getting more comfortable. Don't need anything that will give you false confidence in a yet to be exercised or callow skill set.

ABSOLUTELY. This was my thought as well.

Incidentally, do you guys have any idea how SMOOTH the engine gets between the 9K-12.5K rev range? I do.

I know...tisk tisk.

No need to :bash me...

If only I had got that Ninja 250...none of this would be happening...awwww...who am I kidding.

Just to recap the Recap.

Sun Oct 15, 2006
I do not plan on getting above the 6000 rpm mark for quite some time and I do not plan on twisting the throttle to very hard regardless of rpm position. I do like the fact that the motor is "tuned down."
...not plan on getting above the 6000 rpm mark for...Rrrrrrrrrigh. This logic didn't work when you were a teenager and it won't work now...
Sun Nov 05, 2006 (Evening)
...WOOHOO Rode my 599 today for first time!!!...
Thu Nov 13, 2006 (Evening)
...you guys have any idea how SMOOTH the engine gets between the 9K-12.5K rev range? I do....

Hummm....Less than 192 hours to Red Line :wink:

Holigan Law Breaker! :lol:

next thing you know... there's probably pics of indo's and wheelies soon....

Hummm....Less than 192 hours to Red Line :wink:

Holigan Law Breaker! :lol:

Actually, I touched redline...but I figured if I give an upper limit of 12.5K rpms I wouldn't get hassled as much. Course, I guess another couple of hundred rpm's on the tach doesn't really matter does it?

next thing you know... there's probably pics of indo's and wheelies soon....

I would say that will never happen...but I've said that too many times already...and...well...you know...

I will say I do not plan on intentionally doing wheelies and indo's.

If it matters, I only touched redline in first gear. I didn't realize how tall first gear is...in relation to say...a car. I was in a 65mph zone, so I was safe touching redline in first...but if I had done it in second gear, then I would have been breaking the law.

It really is amazing though how all of a sudden the engine gets soooooo silky smooth at 9K...it really surprised me. Up till 9k things are loud and just a little unsmooth...then at 9K the engine just gets kind of quiet and silky smooth and just pulls like a b*tch. Really quite impressive.

Man, if you guys only knew how completely addicted I have become. I only work 3 days a week. I now ride to and from work...which is a 30-40 minute drive one way. On my days off, I'm up at 0730 and on the bike by 0830. I ride till noon...just riding. Run home and grab some lunch and check the forum and post a little. An hour later I"m back on the bike by 1300 (1:00pm) and ride nonstop until 1715 (5:15pm) when my wife gets home from work. Then, occasionally I go out about 9pm and ride for 30 minutes to an hour. This has become a daily regime for me since I brought the bike home.

I can't stand being in a car anymore...I just wanna ride the horner...

Lol Welcome to the dark side :twisted:

I can't stand being in a car anymore...I just wanna ride the horner...

Yes, so why are people bringing up gay car conversations on our forums? 8)

I can't stand being in a car anymore...I just wanna ride the horner...

Yes, so why are people bringing up gay car conversations on our forums? 8)

LOL....you must be referring to the "favorite car video" thread... :lol: :lol: :lol:

All I know is it's 8:50AM on the east coast....and I desperately have to go ride. Seems I've been moving a little slow this morning. I'm getting off of here and going riding.

My wife is kind of happy about this motorcycle thing...this is the toy to end all for me...

Riding is one thing but staying up late at night fixing up your baby is another happy place for me... Ask mechanic he know's what i'm talking about... I love my new can... it's like a brand new bike..... next stop thinking about getting a belly pan. :P

I think a belly pan AND a hugger would look really nice on your bike...

I think a belly pan AND a hugger would look really nice on your bike...

As long as we're giving opinions, hugger yes, belly pan no. That's the beauty of a naked bike, you get to see the raw engine and all it's wonder. Putting a punch of extra plastic defeats the point to me. But like I said, just an opinion.

Something that worries me is that once I've got all the beautiful accessories for my baby, I'm going to start putting stuff on just for the sake of customizing. I hope it doesn't come to that.

haven't found a hugger that i like as of yet... i think the pyramid covers it too much...

haven't found a hugger that i like as of yet... i think the pyramid covers it too much...

what about the ermax?? I'm thinking of getting the ermax...

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q10/motogpfan26/599HuggerErmax.jpg[/img]

Yep I know hehe


I have the pyramid and now I am starting to REALLY like that ermax but since I already have one Imma use the money somewhere else..... on the bike of course got a couple more mods on there way to me one of wich is gonna be a very nice addition to my jet kit +4 ignition advancer :D

I can't stand being in a car anymore...I just wanna ride the horner...

It really starts to get bad when you find yourself wondering why you can't fit between those cars in front of you at red lights and then it hits you - D'oh! I'm in a car!

J-nuine, I just ordered that Ermax hugger from David at streetbikesbydesign. He had the lowest price for that peice that I've been able to find. Thanx for lookin out.

Replacing the chainguard is a pain. Make sure you have an 8mm allen wrench to move the rearset so you can get the bolt on and off in the front part.

I agree with Buckeye, I have read Sport Riding Techniques and it has taught me alot about riding, and I too have slid the rear end and recovered (a few times) the key is not to panic, keep a good head and you'll be fine.

Also Everyone is telling you the eye placement and where you should be looking but nobody has really mentioned your line of choice. You may know as a rider or it might be new but you should mostly go outside-in on an easy ride. Im almost on the yellow line going into the turn, inside the curve throughout the turn and ride out wide on the exit. Eventually it will be so second nature youll be trying to drive that line in a car before you realize the car takes up the whole lane :D anyway like I said best route is to come in wide maximizing your room and ride out wide. Just pay attention to inside of curves as your approaching not while your in them, that way you can check for debris. Hope that helps a little :wink:

Pick up that book ^ Sport Riding Technique, Great read and it enhances your abilities as well.

Play Tourist Trophy or Gran Tourismo and you'll learn all about lines and such.

I can't wait for another TT game to be released. I hope they put in more common bikes like the Hornet, SV and the EX's.

replacing the chain gaurd is as easy as it gets you find that difficult??

it really is very very simple can have it off in 2 mins

The pain in the ass is the fact you have to either completely remove the left rear set or at least loosen it up enough to get to that bolt behind it. Otherwise it won't come out. I also didn't have the correct size allen wrench so I had to go to Lowes to get it so yeah, it was a pain.

Having the right tools makes all the difference in the world. I did a resto job on a '69 Camaro with pretty much a sawsall, angle grinder, drill, and hand tools. (That's why it took me 2 years instead of several months... :roll: )

I can't stand being in a car anymore...I just wanna ride the horner...

It really starts to get bad when you find yourself wondering why you can't fit between those cars in front of you at red lights and then it hits you - D'oh! I'm in a car!

J-nuine, I just ordered that Ermax hugger from David at streetbikesbydesign. He had the lowest price for that peice that I've been able to find. Thanx for lookin out.

Is there a website for streetbikesbydesign?? I'm looking to order an ermax hugger...

David is the man with 599 's he deals also with jester from uk here is his site Moto

http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/streetweb/sfhome_page/streetfighterhome.htm

David is the man with 599 's

http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/streetweb/sfhome_page/streetfighterhome.htm
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I told him about this forum, don't know if he'll check us out or not, but I did mention that I found out about him on our little corner of the universe here on honda599.com Maybe, if more of us contact him, just maybe he'll be a sponsor??? Dare to dream, eh Alex. LOL.

You might want to call him if you don't see what you'd like on the website, he seems to have good connections...

Streetfighters By Design
David Cork
P. O. Box 1027
Truckee CA, 96160
Phone 530-587-8521
Email sbd@davidcork.com

yeh he does have GREAT connections he ships boxes in from the UK on a regular basis

David is the man with 599 's he deals also with jester from uk here is his site Moto

http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/streetweb/sfhome_page/streetfighterhome.htm

Gracias Senor...I'm going to be ordering a hugger and POSSIBLY a belly pan. I've got a local shop that is going to paint them for me.

I'm kind of feeling bad, because now I'm considering having everything painted and changing from yellow to silver or a blue. I do love my yellow, but I have CONSIDERED silver.

I do love my yellow, but I have CONSIDERED silver.

Are you trying to get shot? I wouldn't say those words around here out load. I've got the glossy black and I wish I had yellow.

Are you trying to get shot? I wouldn't say those words around here out load. I've got the glossy black and I wish I had yellow.

Hehe.

Yes, i have noticed that there seems to be a widespread adoration of the yellow. I can definately see why...but i've always been biased towards black. But i've heard more than one person around here say that they wish they'd found a yellow horner. Maybe you can trade with one of them... :wink:

well...you guys just made my mind up for me. Sticking with yellow...

I wonder how hard it would be to find someone to trade the tank, front fender, side panels, and the rear section with.

I wonder how hard it would be to find someone to trade the tank, front fender, side panels, and the rear section with.

Got to looking at esmoglo's pics of his yellow 599 with hugger. Decided to stick with yellow. I think when I get the hugger painted and put on, suburban machinery bar, stainless brake lines, and 1/8" flourescent yellow rim strips on...it's gonna look mighty damn nice....

I may end up having a custom seat done though...with yellow and black leather...

after your use to the bike open er up and youl be amased mi 599 only has about 700 mile on her and ive taken it up to about 11 grand holy sh!t but you can get into a little trouble pretty fast though watch it :twisted: :D

Newbie question: As far as tire pressure goes, (if you don't mind me asking) how much do you weigh? I'm 155lbs (no where near 190), and I keep it pretty much at the recommended pressure for somebody who is 190 Any advise?

I keep mine at the stock pressure in front (36, I recall) and a bit low in back. (about 40, rather than the expected 42.)