New rider on 2023 ZX-6R!! First bike/636//Ride along! Tips and tricks

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[macdavis]

TIP number one focus on riding before tricks. If you don’t you will get into trouble quickly. I have been riding for 28 years, tricks will come but riding safely and coming home at night is more important

[nateellenberger]

Congrats on the purchase, my friend! I was lucky enough to pick one up in the midnight blue/black color/2023 Zx6r without ABS, last November. I love it and just hit 700 miles total, on her yesterday.
For the folks who meantioned that you are shifting too early, here's a good answer you can give them, only have 321 miles on your brand new bike when you made this video and the dealership should have told you to keep the RPMs under 4000 for the first 200 miles, under 6000RPMs til 400 miles, and then you can spank her a tiny bit around 8000-10K RPMs from 400-600 miles (I know all that sounds a little silly, but it also says to do this in the Zx6r owners manual, go check it out). This is called a "break-in period". When you hit 600 miles, you need to take your Ninja in to the dealer and get the 600 mile maintenance (which is an oil change and tightening of the valves). You were doing the right thing by keeping your RPMs low at this stage. Also, when using the quick shift, keep in mind that our Zx6r only has "upshift" and it does not include a blipper (downshift). You'll have to use the clutch to downshift.
My recommendation, for now, would be to "invest in protective gear" and not so much on accessories to make your bike go faster. It will be a very long time before you and I can exceed the performance of this machine, so why buy things to make it go faster when we can't handle the speed and performance of it being "stock". On the contrary, buying accessories to make it more comfortable to ride (like levers, rear sets/foot pegs, frame sliders, etc..) is a different story. Im 6'3, 175lbs and I had to have Woodcraft rear sets/foot pegs installed because the stock footpeg position was too cramped. Much better comfort with adjustable rear-sets, and it allows me to concentrate more on improving my riding skills. I think the very first accessories though, should always be "frame sliders" and if possible, axle sliders. They will save you money when (not if) in case of a crash or dump.
Definitely buy protective gear though mate (leather jacket, leather gloves, track boots, etc...). Its much easier to replace leather than skin! I'm one of those guys that look like a Power Ranger with full leather track suit when I ride on the public roads. I dont worry that others may think it looks silly because wearing full protection puts me in my comfort zone when out riding.
I'll subscribe and check on your Zx6r journey to how you are coming along. Awesome bike bro, and it was a good choice of bike to purchase. I hope these tips help and I don't mean to sound arrogant. Im such a student when it comes to riding motorcycles and I just want to keep learning more and more everyday.
Keep your head on a swivel and the rubber side down. Be well my friend 🤟

[BLZKNG]

I just started riding in November and one tip that helped with my low speed turns is the emphasis of turning your head and keeping your body balanced! Ride safe brother love your ZX6R

[ryanwipfield]

I’m 23 and have been riding the last 3 years. Just got my fourth bike I got a 2022 zx6r krt. I go to the track and I can drag knee and all that, and I will STILL go to a parking lot occasionally and practice the basics. Like you said never hurts to practice more and more

[erinblount]

Just got my 23 zx6r KRT edition few weeks ago. They didn't explain the quick shift to me neither but I had a 08 zx6r and knew that the new ones have the pressure shifter. Only works shifting up quick shifter you don't have to engage clutch but you will on these. I added a m4 g19 slip on and took the baffle out. Thing sounds absolutely amazing. Subbed and be safe out there my guy.

[banditbiker]

Kudos too you for helping new riders be safe .. stay on two wheels my friend and ride safe out there 😊

[khaheelkelly]

Picking up my bike today exactly the same as yours

[JAYTHAKID]

you have to turn it on. it will say kqs on the dash. hold select for two seconds. and dont let off the throttle when you’re up shifting

[mmxviii]

Slow speed manoeuvres:
Look where you wanna go
Have your head up
Arch your back while making the slow manoeuvre (proper posture. Do you not slouch)

The last one, arch your back, made the biggest difference for me, it improved my balance, 100%

Also, get some aftermarket fairings on and put away the nice and expensive
OEM fairings and put some frame sliders on the bike asap 💯.

Quick question, is there a reason why you tend to keep the thumb on your left hand on top of the bar instead of having your thumb under the bar like you do on your right hand?

[ziptrigga]

Got the same bike a couple weeks ago, absolutely love it

[dougmaverick]

The quick shifter is a setting on the display that you have to put it on to be able to use it.

[nativedriftz]

Not sure where your eyes were, but turn your head further as you go into your tight turns, it will help you make sharper turns. Hoping you've gotten more comfortable with the bike 🤙🤙

[mrwick]

Just bought one last week 2023 KRT EDITION ABS just love it t and son got 400 KRT EDITION ALSO SAME TIME LOVE RIDING TOGETHER

[mathiashammar]

Nice seeing you making good progress. 6:23 Very important point, target fixation is a big issues else :D . Next level for slow speed is to keep revs a bit higher and control your speed with keeping rear break engaged and use alot more clutch modulation. When you master it engine will balance the bike for you. Feels like circus trick standing still like that. This type of technique is required in tight traffic and narrow streets, steep incline/decline city corners. (Think San Francisco). Spicy revving there 13:07 your so funny :D

[jacka]

Just bought and started riding 2006 636, two weeks ago :)

[bonanzam]

Hey boss, hope the riding has been good! Hope to see a vid from you soon. I’m looking at getting the same bike as my first so I enjoy watching your process of learning 🤙🏽

[Im_V]

I got the same bike in august as my first bike. Biggest thing that I wasnt told from the dealer is to take off the gas octane sticker. If you leave it and let it get hot it will mess up the paint when you try to take it off later, or it will leave residue.

[Jimsmash]

The secret of the slow turns, not sure if you're doing it cause the go pro angle but turn your head almost to your chin touching your shoulder in the direction you're turning. Massive difference at slow speed

[peteypablo]

That’s good that your practicing your skills always good to see new riders. Make sure you look in to getting some good gear so you can stay safe riding. Good luck out there.👍🏽

[I.M.A.G.E]

I'm here saving to buy my bike been doing lil practicing on my friends r3 still working on my friction zone lol but I knw how to shift gears n downshifting it's jus the releasing of the clutch to get the friction zone is my lil weakness but I'm working on it so by time I finish save I will b ready