Sold me R6 last October which i had for 4 yrs and in that time did 55k miles all w.end blasting n touring n riding in most weathers. Now i cud lean her right over and had no chicken strips on the rear n hardly any on the front, was very pleased with the way the front tyre used to look used n abused Howver after 9 months off bikes, ive jumped onto me new blade and i still got 2mm chicken strips on the right and 1/2 cm on the left ( rear tyres ) front just look normal so ill worry about that 1 come next summer, so am looking for advice, will it just come back to me, am i trying to hard, have i become slow n shit in the 9 mths layoff or wot?? Am confused by it all and damn frustrated any thoughts?? Ive only just done 1000 miles and ven then thats iver a perido of 12 weeks with the odd 75 - 100 mile blast so not a proper days riding as yet.
The blade just doesn't need to work that hard. This is because it's powered by magic. That is the nicest R6 scheme I've seen, by the way.
It's hard to come across in the midlands. You may have to be prepared to grind down your own fairies.
Good idea, darley moor n donny or even mallory aint to far for me, will look into it n prob do it nxt spring when weather aint hit or miss, cheers
Yeah i agree, i do feel the R6 felt more planted on the front n gave oodles of confidence n she just went where eva i looked n wanted her to b without hesitation or grumble! Think its time i put more miles on and went for day long blasts on the blade, well thats the excuse am gonna give the mrs
The r6 def feels sharper and the front end is soooo planted, something I had to adjust on the blade. Best thing I done was get the suspension set up, this helped no end and def gave it a more plush feel on the road... After a while you'll be fine, sure it's as good as the r6 just a diff, but that little thing was bloody amazing on track / perfect bit of Tarmac
wouldnt worry about it too much fella,it took me a while to really get used to the blade it had more power and bigger bike once you put the miles on it it will come i have gone from a blade to a six and finding it a lot easier smaller lighter bike a lot more chuckable and usable power
Have you tried going back? Went out with a pal who we both got the r6's together.... He went away travelling and couldn't believe how he couldn't keep up when he got back and I was on the blade... Said its the thousand etc We swapped and I just couldn't believe how gutless it was low down, but once she was singing its great.... Round the outside too on the road knee down too which really upset him! Lol He sold the bike shortly after and now does motox But I did love that r6.
I cannot imagine anyone getting the front tyre completely scrubbed especially on the road, unless they have fallen off. I ride fairly quickly and the rear is just about at its edge but the front has around 1" still 'new'. My Ducatis and RSV4 etc were all only about 1cm on the front, maybe it is the Blades geometry ? If I tried to get the front right over I would be off it and in a hedge
Wellon me old R6 i had just couple mm left each side on the front, im not saying im a riding god like marquez, but with the R6 it begged to be thrown into a bend, lent over with the power still on, never once did she evepa slide or complain about it, i know the bike mags say its ane xtreme bike for the road, but bloomin eck i didnt think it wud be that good. You jut gorra look at the pic of me sat on me bike ( 2nd pic ) n u can see the front only has mm left on it, so yeah it can be done, but u gorra have a bike that u have complete faith in. Im guessing once ive covered alot more miles that faith in the blades front end will come and i wont have any strips on the rear and hardly any on the front, just gorra be patient The weather looks good for the w.end so gonna get sum practice in with a blast to elan valley, whilst the mrs is out with her mum shopping
Truthfully, I wouldn't worry about having chicken strips. It is difficult to get rid of them on the road and being realistic, heading to a track is a better bet.
I always had a 1000cc and no less head on, but since I started racing on an R6, I must say I am converted. Certainly on track, the R6 is just such a fun bike to ride, the lower power and lighter weight makes it easier to get on the brakes later and on the power sooner. It is also a lot easier to throw around. Despite the lack of power and cc's it doesn't exactly disgrace itself against the 1000s on track either. Lovely machine!!
