First new bike ever!

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BluebirdR3

Discussion Starter · Mar 16, 2016

Hey everyone, been lurking here for about a week now and reading up on some posts. Lots of great info, looking forward to getting to know you all.

I bought my first ever bike about a 1.5 weeks ago and it was a blue R3. So far just taken it around the block a few times to get comfortable. LOVE it so far!

Will be asking a few questions here and there so please be patient with this noob

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torrid_pace

· #2 · Mar 16, 2016

welcome from vancouver!

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Kojiiro

· #3 · Mar 16, 2016

Welcome! Be safe and have fun!

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Tal

· #4 · Mar 16, 2016

Welcome from England enjoy yourself.

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GARav3n

· #5 · Mar 16, 2016

Welcome and Enjoy!

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Capn Kirk

· #6 · Mar 16, 2016

Welcome aboard!

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CBRpilot

· #7 · Mar 16, 2016

Gratz. Be safe out there.

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BluebirdR3

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 18, 2016

Thanks everyone! This forum is exactly what I needed - lots of guys with bikes and some good discussion on DIY. So far I've ordered the mirror extenders, and the large delrin spool sliders and the flush mount turn signals. Was going to get a Zero Gravity windshield but don't know which one to get.

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jthomas1310

· #9 · Mar 18, 2016

Welcome! Perfect colour choice

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Ride4Ever

· #10 · Mar 18, 2016

Welcome! and you hit a home run with buying the R3.

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naripsta

· #11 · Mar 18, 2016

Welcome, and ride safe.

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BluebirdR3

Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 18, 2016

Thanks! Was out riding today - really starting to get the hang of shifting. I find the clutch doesn't really grab until the lever is almost half way out. Is that just me or is there maybe something wrong?

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Kojiiro

· #13 · Mar 19, 2016

BluebirdR3 said:
Thanks! Was out riding today - really starting to get the hang of shifting. I find the clutch doesn't really grab until the lever is almost half way out. Is that just me or is there maybe something wrong?

You can adjust that. Google "adjust friction zone" and you will get (first one that popped, I didnt read it too much, just wanted a quick example) this:
http://www.wristtwisters.com/f322/clutch-friction-zone-adjustment-question-25009.html

EDIT: Nothing "wrong" with it, was just adjusted that way before it was sold to you.

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BluebirdR3

Discussion Starter · #14 · Mar 19, 2016

Thanks! I searched and found several threads here on this site on how to adjust it. Will fiddle with the adjustment a bit tomorrow.

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