August 31st, 2019, 05:24 PM
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Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013
Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes
Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAtom
I'm sure you've heard someone say something like, "yeah, if someone gave me that bike, sure. But I'd never buy one."
Well, in the case of a single-owner 2001 R1, this is no longer a hypothetical question. I know someone who's retired and downsizing their fleet and they want to give me their R1, and all they ask in return is that I have fun with it.
I've had my 250 for 5 years and I've spent a lot of time in the saddle. I've been riding a lot the past few weeks but before that I had about a 9 month dry spell, so I'm still a little rusty. I've also never ridden a literbike before. What are some things I need to consider? I plan on making the gearing taller to nerf the bike a little bit. Anything else I should consider?
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Practice up on smooth throttle control.
Good tires.
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