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I got mine in January new and have 3600 miles on it… at first I was in love but some days I feel like it’s lacking power I think I need a exhaust and tune but can’t justify $800+on exhaust plus $250+ on a tune right now but I do think it’s a cool bike that stops you from doing 150+mph and killing yourself since it tops out at 132 stock but highway winds are killer since it’s so lightweight
I agree I’m not a fan of the blue. I had the same issue where dealer only had the blue but was able to pre order the matte gray just had to wait a month longer, was definately worth it!
Poor guy trying to make sense of himself. Once there comes a time that you just have to let go. Specially for him. VP: why did you press the red button? Biden: oh I thought it was to call the staff
Appreciate the support! I think you’re gonna love the R7 it’s such a fun bike and does everything you need it to. What’s your current bike? I’ll definitely try to get a good maintenance video out soon as I knock off these last 50 break in miles so keep an eye out for it!
IT IS I’ve had mine for almost two years now if you want to start out on a smaller bike THIS is the perfect bike. It gets a lot of hate on the Internet but from my experience people in person seem to genuinely love this bike. I originally had it 400 before this bike I sold it less than a month later and bought the r7.
Yeah I think it gets a lot of hate because people want it to be an R6 so badly when it’s not, as soon as people get past that they’ll realize it’s an awesome bike. I’ve loved every second having mine hopefully you’re enjoying yours!
I completely understand, the R7 is a very fun bike for newer riders and people looking for a step up from a 400, but coming from a bike like a zx6r it can feel like a downgrade. Curious what made you go from the zx6r to the R7?
19 years old can't drive even a 400 because of the age restriction ''Netherlands'''. I drive now a kawasaki ninja 125 2019 (collab version with arrow) don't get me wrong is fun to ride it but its bit slow for the highway. So Age 18 (A1 15kw, MAX cc 125) Age 20 (A2 35kw, unlimited CC) age 24 (A KW unlimited and CC unlimited). KW is the horsepower ^^
I’ve heard about the EU rules and they kind of suck but it’s understandable. I get it though that’s how I felt on the Grom it’s a lot of fun at first but after a bit you have the itch for more torque and power. Do you have a bike in mind for when you get A2?
Make sure you hug your bike with your legs and that most of your weight is held by your thighs. Don’t put your weight on your hands. It will hurt a lot and will make it much harder to steer. Also, try to hold the throttle with your pinky and thumb mainly. Good luck
Very good advice appreciate you sharing! I think one of the big things I need to get asap is tank grips as without them my thighs slide around quite a bit making it harder to stay in position but love the advice for the throttle will be doing that from now on!
Look up counter steering it’s super helpful and a game changer. I have the same bike and live up a curvy hill. You can drop it down a lot farther thank you think. Push down with some power for aggressive turns and maneuvering. And looking through your turns and where you want to go is super important because ur bike should feel as an extension of yourself just like how your legs know where to take you without thinking. Don’t look at anything you’re trying to avoid. If you’re about to miss a corner to fast and say you’re turning right you gotta completely turn your head in that direction and and not panic.
I’ve actually watched a couple videos on counter steering and they’ve helped understand quite a bit. The more I have been riding I get what you mean by the bike becoming an extension of your body as I think with more seat time it’ll only get better. Appreciate you sharing and hope you’re enjoying the R7 as much as I am. What all upgrades have you done so far?
@@LifeOnTwos I’ve just put on a tail tidy kit to make it pretty and got my stunt cage in and painted. About to put it on and start the wheelies hopefully
Learn about trail-braking. Stay on the ball (basically ur toes) of your inside foot and I usually put more weight on the outside footpeg while having the peg in between my boot heel. Idk if it’s gonna help I’m kinda new too but it helps me have more confidence in a turn. A RU-vidr called Motojitsu helped me a lot personally. Literally learned to ride from him 💀
That makes complete sense. That actually helps a lot I’m gonna check that out so appreciate you sharing! You also on an R7 or what you riding for your first bike?
@@LifeOnTwos I crashed my r3 last year due to my stupidity :/ but a friend is letting me ride her r3 for the summer. I plan on saving up and upgrading to a an r7 or an mt07. If I got a 600 my mother wouldn't sleep. I'm lucky enough to even be allowed to ride rn😅
I got mine a month ago and put 800 on it i love mine the worst part is longer rides just bc the aggressive sitting makes it uncomfortable after 20-30 minutes but other then that i love it
I agree the seating is very aggressive I get sore after a while too! Currently I got a EBay project SC full exhaust because it’s 1/4th price of the normal and still sounds really good.
I agree with you man. These guys max out the risk factor and really put themselves in a dangerous position. Why can’t we ride and also be family men/women?
I think a lot of it is to impress people on the internet, because it’s very possible to do both and many people do. I think that kind of stuff though scares many beginners away from getting a bike because they think that’s the only outcome.
See you commenting on good summer gear. I wear a two piece dainese textile and mesh suit and ride everyday in Texas summer and never feel overwhelmed with how much air flow it gets
Try bending your arms slightly, clench the tank with your legs and using your core to keep you upright, it will relieve the pressure on your wrists and you will feel the bike turns more easily as you aren’t fighting it. It will feel strange at first but you will get used to it and your confidence will grow in the corners as well.
Not sure how you don't have more subs. YT algorithm is kind of weird tbh. maybe look into getting VIDIQ browser extension it can help you with SEO score etc. Also I am looking to get my first bike and am torn between the R3 and R7...and ninja 400/500. Any advice?
Appreciate the kind words! Honestly I was in the same boat as you looking between those bikes and ultimately what drove me to the R7 is that it’s still very beginner friendly but has a lot more torque on the low to mid end. To be honest I think you will outgrow the 400s faster than the R7. R7 is much more aggressive seating as well which can throw some people off
