Ca'nt hold off any longer, buying an 06 R1. My main concern is insurance. My rec-
ord is unblemished although, why that is, is still a fooking mystery to me. Just lucky I guess however, at 48 years old, I have learned to act stupid when no one
{5-0} is looking. I've USAA coverage, not underwriten by Progressive. While I've
yet to converse with my agent, should I expect to get fooked, with regard to my
rate for full coverage?

I am screwed in one regard, I fall into the same catagory, with many people in
my age group, who are going through their 2nd or 3rd "childhood". They buy
these bikes with little or no expierience, and plow their shit in quickly.

I will check with my carrier however, any struggles you may have had with your
insurance, I'd like to hear about. Going into a battle with proper ammunition is
always a plus.

Congrats on the new bike :D

I do hope that this is not your first sports bike ??

yes, congrats.. i hope its not your first sportbike. if so... the r6 is a better bike to learn on.

its not a toy!

I am screwed in one regard, I fall into the same catagory, with many people in my age group, who are going through their 2nd or 3rd "childhood". They buy these bikes with little or no expierience, and plow their shit in quickly.
Perhaps you should consider holding off buying an R1 for while. Take a few hundred dollars and buy a beater bike; something with less power you can go all out on and not worry about scratching or crashing. Modern-day sportbikes are a bit much for a someone with "little or no experience" to learn on.

Sorry guys, I forgot to mention that I've had R6's for years. My newest is an 04.
Thanks for lookin' out though.

Good news ^^ , it just sounded like you had no riding experience:D

You will love the step up to the R1 :beermug

:lol yea it did sound like that at first.

congrats on the new purchase, its a great bike :thumbup

i also praise your new purchase. fyi my insurance is 770 a year for liability.

I think you're making the right decision. I have made that decision myself

Hey slick, so when does she arrive ???:D

A quick word of advice to anyone who is getting one as a first bike.

Go for a red or blue one, they are a lot slower:lol

People @ my shop say "November". Just wish I had the "where with all" to get
the LE-R1. That fooker is decked out just right however, with only 500 being
produced, I hate the thought of having a "Collectors bike" that I ca'nt ride for fear
of putting too many miles on. I'll get one that I can trick out the way I want, Ride
when I want, and leave the "Garage Queen's" for someone else to enjoy. Only
my opinion folks, no offense to collector's intended. I buy'em to ride.

I buy'em to ride

:D Thats what there built for :thumbup

Ozy how the fook can you have 299 posts on a board that is like a ghost town? You been conversing with your alter-ego's again eh? :spit

Ozy how the fook can you have 299 posts on a board that is like a ghost town? You been conversing with your alter-ego's again eh? :spit


It is like a Gosht Town, but Ive been here since day 1 and I want it to build it up like the R6 Msnet :D

I can't work it out 264 members but they are very shy to post up, they dont even respond to the PORN in the water cooler:lol :lol

Did someone say PORN!?

Congrats on the bike :thumbup

you will love the R1... when i stepped up from the R6 last year it was so much fun. its a lot better package.

if you can't get a good deal with USAA, chances are that your not going to get a better quote anywhere else.

You wouldn't be interested in an R1 LE model would you?

Glenn

I Love My R1!

good choice....just be easy with her, she is a little different than the R6.