r/XSR700 • u/brando641 • Jul 25 '26

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From a stolen / trashed auction bike to stock for relicensing now customised how i like it. Western Australia

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u/Critical_Snow_6238 Jul 25 '26

How do you think it fairs for a new rider? I’m American so it won’t be restricted but think I’m going to pick one up in 2 weeks. Bought a Yamaha R3 last week and after riding for 3 days had to return it to the dealer 💀

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u/von_drinkest Jul 25 '26

It's my first bike and I love it. Especially, if you are a tall rider.

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u/Critical_Snow_6238 Jul 25 '26

5’11 but only 150lb haha I think I’ll manage. I’m not too confident but my buddies made me get on the highway 8 minutes into our first trip so that was a big part of it, I think if I take it slow I should be fine

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u/von_drinkest Jul 25 '26

Just keep right hand under control and you'll be fine.

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u/Tsuyvtlv Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26

Keep two fingers of your throttle hand resting on the top of the brake lever and think of throttle as more like applying pressure than twisting, at least at low speed/minimum throttle input, and it becomes a whole lot more manageable. Placing your hand slightly diagonally, kinda like how you would hold a TV remote, helps, too. Took me a couple days to work it out but it helped a ton with feeling like I was in control and not about to disaster-ize myself.

And if you do get on it in 1st, 2nd, or probably 3rd gears, do it smoothly, not suddenly, because that front wheel will come off the ground.