just bought my new 2008 r6s

So I just bought my first new bike 2008 r6s does anyone have any advice for me on riding and enjoying my riding expierence i plan to do general maintnance on it but not yet since it only has 170 miles on it.  

Before we can answer your question...

You say this is your first new bike, but is it your first bike overall?  Are you new to riding?  If you had a bike before this one, what was it?  

completly new to riding but i am familiar with someone who has been working with me on riding he has about 20 some odd years of expierence i try to pick up as much info from him but just want to get feedback from other as well  

Ok, in that case, practice practice practice is the key!  I, too, started out on a super sport (against my better judgement).  It is doable, but you must be more careful and always practice your skills.  I suggest working in a parking lot on simple things, such as, basic throttle response, quick stops, slow turns, braking capability, etc.  I put in 20 miles of parking lot work before I even entered a street.  Have you taken the MSF course?  If you haven't, do it ASAP.  It's a great learning resource.  It's a must for new riders.

Stay off busy roads for your first couple hundred miles.  Stay on back roads away from traffic until you get a feel for your bike and how it responds to throttle, braking and countersteering inputs.  Neighborhoods are a good resource for this as well.  You DO NOT want to get out in traffic and have to think about what you're going to do in a certain situation.  Usually you won't have time to think, you just have time to do.

Next, get some good riding gear and wear it ALL the time, especially in your first few thousand miles.  Do it no matter how hot it is outside.  The brighter the colors, the better.  I have a Snell/DOT helmet, protective gloves, protective jacket, boots and am shopping for riding pants as well.  I am astounding when I'm riding and I see people without a helmet or in gym shorts.  Boggles my mind.

Read everything you can in these forums, magazines, books, etc about riding.  There is a great information out there about riding and I guarantee you'll learn something you hadn't thought of before.  "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough is a good book.  The "Riding Skill Series" on this website also has great info.  Be defensive out there on the road.  Bikes can be invisible to cars, so always assume that you are NOT visible to that guy ahead at the intersection who could or could not pull in front of you.  Assume he will turn and cover the clutch and brakes.

Keep your bike maintained.  Always check tire pressure, oil levels and the chain.  Lastly, keep your ego at the door.  It's easy after awhile to get "too" comfortable.  You're going to want to go fast.  Probably the best advice I can give is RIDE WITHIN YOUR OWN LIMITS.  Know your skill level and do not exceed it and you should be fine.

Good luck, congratulations on the new bike, and ride safe!  Hope this rambling helps (sorry for the length).  

i would read some of the older threads as you are likely to be getting the same advice and also read through the rider skills series on this site as well it has tons of invalueable info. When i got my first bike (current bike as well) i got an 02 R6 and i decided one of the first thing i should master was throttle control and i still believe that to be a very important skill especially when rideing a bike with that kind of power. Also take your time and develope your skills at your own pace even if your have to check your ego abit from time to time.

Ride safe and enjoy the ride!!  

thanks for the info