The Official 696 APPRECIATION Thread!!!

[Snips]

I had mine given it's first service on Friday, at 600 miles, and I now have ~750 miles on it. No problems whatsoever :thumbsup:

I'm still taking it easy with the rpm, adding 1K per 100 miles, per the dealers advice, so my current limit is 8K.

I opened it up sharply to around 7.5K yesterday and I think I dislodged a retina, and very quickly into license losing territory.

Isn't this meant to be the small Monster? Goodness knows what the bigger bikes are like.

[ROBsS4R]

Isn't this meant to be the small Monster? Goodness knows what the bigger bikes are like.

Scary Fast. My Next Monster will prob be a smaller one... Maybe even a 696

[the ron]

I had mine given it's first service on Friday, at 600 miles, and I now have ~750 miles on it. No problems whatsoever :thumbsup:

I'm still taking it easy with the rpm, adding 1K per 100 miles, per the dealers advice, so my current limit is 8K.

I opened it up sharply to around 7.5K yesterday and I think I dislodged a retina, and very quickly into license losing territory.

Isn't this meant to be the small Monster? Goodness knows what the bigger bikes are like.

god forbid if you ever throw your leg over a gsxr 1000 or a 1098 or something like that. its funny when you are on a small bike like yours or mine for that matter they feel really fast.  but some guys buy the big bikes and it sickens me how fast those big machines really are. I was once told that a r-1 has a higher thrust to weight ratio than a F-16. i would have to crunch the numbers but its pretty close.
i used to think that my superhawk was fast. you know,996cc's. one would think that it could haul ass. and it did. but i was next to my buddy one day on the highway. he was on a brand new gsxr 1000 and he left me like i was in REVERSE gear. i don't ride the big bikes anymore. just to fast for me. but you should ride one. just to get an idea of how powerful they are. it is quite an experience. and it goes to show why so many of the big bore bikes are behind my local dealer, rolled up in a ball of plastic and aluminum with an average of 300 or so miles on them.

its nice to see that manufacturers do make exciting small machines for people like us to enjoy. i have been thinking about buying an s4rs latley. but that is more driven by the fact that i have a limited time to purchase a new one, you know with the current style change but for now my eighthundred is still my favorite of all the bikes that i have owned, even my beloved 250R

the ron

[timmer357]

god forbid if you ever throw your leg over a gsxr 1000 or a 1098 or something like that. its funny when you are on a small bike like yours or mine for that matter they feel really fast.  but some guys buy the big bikes and it sickens me how fast those big machines really are. I was once told that a r-1 has a higher thrust to weight ratio than a F-16. i would have to crunch the numbers but its pretty close.
i used to think that my superhawk was fast. you know,996cc's. one would think that it could haul ass. and it did. but i was next to my buddy one day on the highway. he was on a brand new gsxr 1000 and he left me like i was in REVERSE gear. i don't ride the big bikes anymore. just to fast for me. but you should ride one. just to get an idea of how powerful they are. it is quite an experience. and it goes to show why so many of the big bore bikes are behind my local dealer, rolled up in a ball of plastic and aluminum with an average of 300 or so miles on them.

its nice to see that manufacturers do make exciting small machines for people like us to enjoy. i have been thinking about buying an s4rs latley. but that is more driven by the fact that i have a limited time to purchase a new one, you know with the current style change but for now my eighthundred is still my favorite of all the bikes that i have owned, even my beloved 250R

the ron

What the heck is going on here?  The Ron just posted in a thread...in a 696 one for that matter...that was fairly mellow and didn't bash on the bike or anyone.  If anyone knows where he lives, call the authorities for a welfare check.  He is drunk, insane, and just not well.   

[the ron]

What the heck is going on here?  The Ron just posted in a thread...in a 696 one for that matter...that was fairly mellow and didn't bash on the bike or anyone.  If anyone knows where he lives, call the authorities for a welfare check.  He is drunk, insane, and just not well.   

not drunk, not insane, well? well, that is a different story.........

the ron

[JWG]

Although riding an R-1 would be incredibly exhilarating, I don't think I could take it.  I used to be a serious hellion in my cars growing up, (145mph on 2-lane back roads......stupid!  ) but since then I have started to really love my life and the ones around me.  It's this love for life that makes me keep my cool.  I cant do it anymore.  Heart goes faint, head gets light, no good for me.  So, riding yesterday keeping my rps under 6k, was still a blast for me.  I just like to be out there riding.  I don't need the heart attack! 

Ohh, 228 miles on my 696 and no problems. Thighs get a little warm though. No biggie.

[the ron]

Although riding an R-1 would be incredibly exhilarating, I don't think I could take it.  I used to be a serious hellion in my cars growing up, (145mph on 2-lane back roads......stupid!  ) but since then I have started to really love my life and the ones around me.  It's this love for life that makes me keep my cool.  I cant do it anymore.  Heart goes faint, head gets light, no good for me.  So, riding yesterday keeping my rps under 6k, was still a blast for me.  I just like to be out there riding.  I don't need the heart attack!  [thumbsup]Ohh, 228 miles on my 696 and no problems. Thighs get a little warm though. No biggie.

i only worry that as i get older i will look at riding in general that way. 10 years ago, i never thought i would ride an eighthundred. i only hope that i continue to love riding as much as i do now. you never know though :-\my greatest fear in riding is hanging on to tight. the ron

[Snips]

god forbid if you ever throw your leg over a gsxr 1000 or a 1098 or something like that. its funny when you are on a small bike like yours or mine for that matter they feel really fast.  but some guys buy the big bikes and it sickens me how fast those big machines really are. I was once told that a r-1 has a higher thrust to weight ratio than a F-16. i would have to crunch the numbers but its pretty close.
i used to think that my superhawk was fast. you know,996cc's. one would think that it could haul ass. and it did. but i was next to my buddy one day on the highway. he was on a brand new gsxr 1000 and he left me like i was in REVERSE gear. i don't ride the big bikes anymore. just to fast for me. but you should ride one. just to get an idea of how powerful they are. it is quite an experience. and it goes to show why so many of the big bore bikes are behind my local dealer, rolled up in a ball of plastic and aluminum with an average of 300 or so miles on them.

its nice to see that manufacturers do make exciting small machines for people like us to enjoy. i have been thinking about buying an s4rs latley. but that is more driven by the fact that i have a limited time to purchase a new one, you know with the current style change but for now my eighthundred is still my favorite of all the bikes that i have owned, even my beloved 250R

the ron

Great post 'the ron'.

I've never ridden a superbike, and I would love too. I might try a racing school 'taster' type-deal over here in the UK, just to get that experience.

On the real road though? My 696 struggles to burble along under the limit in 30 mph zones (the urban limit here in the UK), I imagine riding a 1098 at 70 mph would be similar.

At least I'll get to hear my 696 at full throttle occasionally, I would imagine that would be suicide. and most certainly liberty-threatening, to try that on a 1098.

All said, they are gorgeous bikes, and the world is a better place for them.

[the ron]

owch, i just fell and hit my head. i hope i am alright, i feel funny 

wait a minute, its all coming back to me now......... 696..YUK

there, now i  feel better

the ron

[Popeye the Sailor]

owch, i just fell and hit my head. i hope i am alright, i feel funny 

wait a minute, its all coming back to me now......... 696..YUK

there, now i  feel better

the ron

There some reason you can't let the people who like the 696 discuss their like of the 696 in their own little thread?

[SolidSnake3035]

Doed anyone happen to have any pictures of a black 696 with Termi's installed?  Maybe more carbon fiber aswell?

[ROBsS4R]

Not exactly what you were asking for but pretty close

[SolidSnake3035]

Nice...

Can't wait to get it... 

[ROBsS4R]

Here is a chart I made up also to help you decide which color you want 

[nkryptit]

Here's a few shots of my 696 With CF Termis.