Feeling each other out

Discussion in '6th Generation 2002-2013' started by Mystery16, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. Mystery16

    Mystery16 New Member

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    So far everything is great. I have to say coming from a Ninja 650R that the difference between bikes is night and day, in a good way of course. The things that are the biggest changes for me is the weight; although I actually love the way the bike feels in motion so much better than the Ninja, which I felt I was forcing into every corner, this thing weighs tons under 5mph. And although I am loving the super snicky shifter, the hydraulic clutch is taking some getting used to - great engagement feel but much harder to modulate smoothly than a cable clutch and definitely a matter of "the more revs the merrier." This bike doesn't like 1k rpm at all! After a few hours in the parking lot again, finally getting my turning circle back down to about 12 ft round, hopefully with some more miles I'll start shaving the peg feelers down... not in any rush though, still need some time after the accident to get comfortable again!
     


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    Glad you're enjoying it! yes these engines hate anything below 3,000 rpm. go ahead and let her fly!
     


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