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fireyphoenix1... Brolly Dolly
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Below 8K it wont feel much faster than what you were on tbh. Get used to how it handles and brakes, then give it a fistfull through the gears on a nice straight road. Get used to the acceleration, it will become normal all too fast.
Bikes are an odd thing as its entirely subjective.
Went up the in sports CCs till i was on a fireblade, rode that a few years then sold it for a 750 supermoto style V twin that tops out at 115mph. But it gets there bloody fast and in the 40/80 mph range is the most fun i have had on two wheels.
Plus i love not having to slow to a crawl for speed bumps (everywhere near me) or potholes.Perfect road bike for me and will be until i can afford a 1290R . ____________________ 2014 Aprillia dorsoduro 750 factory. |
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Enjoy it, mate.
Going super fast is super fun and the front getting light in most gears is exciting too.
Couple of tips I'd like to have read before making the switch.
I'd suggest pretending you've got a Mod 1 coming up and practice some of the slower speed manoeuvres. 180 degrees on a tiny roundabout can be a challenge on a bigger bike. Drag that clutch!
Try not to get stuck nose first downhill. Moving the bike backwards isn't easy if you're as weak as me. I did this on a busy road in rush hour. Front wheel against a high kerb and I couldn't peddle backwards up the camber in the road. Very embarrassing.
Also, get used to your widest part (wing mirrors, or belly, in my case) so you know how much filtering you can win. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 325 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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