06-03-13, 09:15 PM
(06-03-13, 07:01 PM)JoeRock link Wrote: Get into 2nd and accelerate hard, then close the throttle, let it slow and then accelerate hard again. If there's anything issues, it'll probably pop out of gear. As to the differences, it'll be a lot quicker but missing some low down power, it'll brake and handle much nicer too. Only issues though will be less miles to the gallon, and they're not good for pillion. Riding position is actually quite comfortable, or it is for me. That said, being 20 I find most things comfortable, although I do actuallyprefer sport bike dpositions, as upright bikes give me back ache. Once you get used to it you'll be able to hammer it hard, well worth getting the suspension set up as a minimum, and if you've the money I'd possibly go the whole hog and get your stock stuff revalved and springed for your weight and riding style. Would definitely think about a steering damper though, they're quite powerful and very little, and accelerating over bumpy ground will be a tad twitchy, to say the least0!
Okay thanks joe, Any idea of the cause of these 2nd gear issues and if a bike has this issue what the issue is exactly, what parts need replaced? Will likely walk away if it has it but just so I know.
I did think before hand I would be cramped up on it as I'm a bit over 6ft but was pleasantly surprised when sitting on it. Deffo more hunched but not as bad as I was expecting, granted I haven't ridden the thing for any length of time yet.
I ain't planning on going too crazy too soon so will maybe look into suspension in future, but will be taking it easy enough that it shouldn't matter too much for now.
Cheers