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First dumb questions
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Hi all,

Well I'm approaching 300 miles on the bike since picking it up on Monday to I'm getting more of a feel for what I've let myself in for :lolĀ  Just got some new biker dumb questions to ask, so here goes.
  • [/size]How far should the throttle grip turn? Mine is a bit less that 90 degrees which doesn't seem very much.
  • [/size]What gear are you usually in in town, say 25-30mph?
  • [/size]Do you set idle speed from cold (off choke though) or on a warm engine?
  • [/size]Tyre pressures, I'm probably very close to 90kg all clobbered up, the manual says to go from 2.5bar up to 2.9bar from 90kg to max weight. That seems like a bit of a large step given I'd be right on the threshold, so what pressures do the more 'burly' riders run?
[/size]Basically I think the carbs need syncing as I'm finding it hard to trundle along at low speed, sub 3k, particularly in first whilst feathering the clutch and dragging the rear brake the engine seems very put out by my arrogance at wanting to go slowly! This is being compounded by the potentially short turn of the grip, so I was wondering if a previous owner had bodged in a quick turn kit, but thought I'd ask before getting the tools out.

More noobieness to come I'm sure!

Cheers,
Rob[size=small]
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First dumb questions - by Robbus - 25-07-13, 10:31 AM
Re: First dumb questions - by darrsi - 25-07-13, 10:51 AM
Re: First dumb questions - by Robbus - 25-07-13, 11:14 AM
Re: First dumb questions - by Jamieg285 - 25-07-13, 12:34 PM
Re: First dumb questions - by Lazarus - 25-07-13, 12:59 PM
Re: First dumb questions - by AdieR - 25-07-13, 09:12 PM
Re: First dumb questions - by Robbus - 26-07-13, 09:26 AM
Re: First dumb questions - by elbrownos - 26-07-13, 10:18 PM

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