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Old 06-19-2011, 10:07 PM
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Picked up a new toy last week...
After my M45 was sold in February, I was feeling a little empty. I had invested most of the money that I got for the M45 and had some walk-around-money left, so decided on a whim to pick up a new toy...



'08 Yamaha R6, with 7400mi on it. Came with a matching Yamaha jacket, but it's too hot so I ordered a yellow mesh one. Also has fender eliminator (ie license plate holder) 'cuz the OEM is clunky and huge, and GYTR carbon fiber exhaust (loud as hell, nice gurgly sound when off throttle).

I figured I'll get a M3 or some fun car 3 years from now once I'm done with my MBA, but this should hold me over 'til then unless it kills me.
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Old 06-19-2011, 10:13 PM
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Conrats and ride safe!
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Old 06-19-2011, 10:31 PM
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^ what he said.

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Old 06-19-2011, 10:36 PM
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Nice, I'm getting a Yamaha FZ6 sometime near the end of the summer. My dad wants me to go riding with him.
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Old 06-19-2011, 11:06 PM
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Congrats. Looks like fun.
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Old 06-20-2011, 04:30 AM
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Ride safely. Looks good! Good luck on the MBA.
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Old 06-20-2011, 04:39 AM
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Old 06-20-2011, 08:28 AM
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Nice, that's a clean R6
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Old 06-20-2011, 09:57 AM
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Thanks, guys.

I had a '92 Yamaha Seca II when doing my undergrad and ended up crashing (guy pulled out in front of me)...but I was cocky back then and rode around in shorts and a t-shirt.

Now I have all the gear and won't ride without it. I think it has something to do with pain hurting more as you get older.
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Nice.

Gear up and take it easy.
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Congrats , ride safe and if you see a red Ford F series truck with a quad in the back, try not to overtake it
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Any plans to mod it some more?
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
...I think it has something to do with pain hurting more as you get older.
Originally Posted by Shane Falco
Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever
Congrats on the new ride.
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Old 06-20-2011, 11:35 AM
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Congrats man!

Please ride safe.
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Fun. I like riding.

Congrats on the new toy, man. Enjoy it but be safe.
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nice looking bike. last year I almost picked up an R6 07 but something came up and couldn't spend the money.
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im jealous...congrats and ride safely
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Congrats. I am pretty sure I would kill myself quite quickly if I had one of these.
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Old 06-20-2011, 09:58 PM
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yeah, i've been taking it easy and not being cocky. I guess that came with age. Redline's at 16.5k, but I have yet to take it over 7k rpm. Haven't tried highways yet either, but since it "cruises" at 60mph at 6k rpm in 6th gear, I'm sure I'll be pushing 7k on highways.
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Congrats, very clean looking ride.
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congrats thats a awesome toy to have post more pics
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Nice find! Be sure to join the fun in the Motorcycle Thread!! https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/official-motorcycles-scooters-thread-719775/#post13037211
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Shocked MrDeeno didn't get a Honda

Congrats, great looking bike.
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Nice bike, love the colors!
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great looking bike

be safe out there
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