A2 bike general suggestions

Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Thanks will do that, just found out its mapped so ECU needs to be factory reset which means that the HP will be down to 47 as well with the restrictor kit i think.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Thanks, Ye i swear this A2 rule is fkin retarted.

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Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Will probably Opt for an mt07 then

Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

After a year and a half, finally got my bike in October of 2024, 2014 MT07 A2 restricted, love that bike. Got my provisional license. hopefully as of April Ill be on my full A2 License.

For those wondering those bikes on the wall are Airdrop Bikes.

to v or not to v · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Nov 2020 Karma :

looks like a fun bike. the ones ive looked at do seem to rust quite badly in places though.
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Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Ye its a great bike, its smaller then the newer models however the seat is way more comfortable. I got lucky with the rust, the previous owners kept this bike in good shape, just small scracthes but not huge dents, rust or anything. I did however polish the exaust line to make it shiny again. that took 3 hours with one of my m8s haha Shocked

It rides great, ive got my MOD 2 next week so hopefully i pass, shouldnt be an issue as i used too ride EnduroCross and motocross haha

to v or not to v · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Nov 2020 Karma :

good luck on passing your test. im sure the bike will be a lot more fun on full power.

couple of videos about the bikes suspension that might interest you-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s91qcAXWKpI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-uiiksWsOs&t=0s
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Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Thanks, and one of those videos ive seen already have been looking into getting my forks and suspension done, but i got tyres to buy hhaha going to go for the bridgestone S23's

Ill be sure to watch the second video of the fork issue though.

Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Update, Passed my MOD 2, getting my license card tomorrow. Can finally drive without that L (was already driving without it). Also found out my bike is unrestricted. So I did my exam with an A bike bassically haha.

Should receive new S23 Birdgestone tyres. also found out my tyres were due to be changed on the 08/22, a god 2 1/2 years ago yikerss

to v or not to v · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Nov 2020 Karma :

well done. stay safe and have fun.
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Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

So recently ive been going to parking lots to practice knee dragging, mainly to find confidence in leaning those angles safely and body position. Does anyone know any good sizes and measurements for circle sizes or figure 8 etc.

Many thanks.

to v or not to v · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Nov 2020 Karma :

watch a few of this chaps videos, he has some good advice-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qJXO4CZ9S0&t=8s
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Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Thanks a lot man Smile

I appreciate it

Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Hey everyone, so been riding a lot and practicing. Trying to experiment with my tyre pressure. Currently im running 2.2 bars front and 2.4 in rear recommended is 2.3and 2.5.
Ik someone who runs 1.9/1.7 bars front and 2.0/2.2 bars in the rear. He told me its for the best amount of grip for when hes riding "hard" on the road so when he takes corners he can get more bike lean angle etc.
I was wondering if anyone knows whats the best tyre pressure for day to day riding but also good for in twisties and having good grip around corners etc..

Note: I ride a 2014 MT07

to v or not to v · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Nov 2020 Karma :

manufacturers have a pretty good idea what they are talking about when they recommend tyre pressures.
try experimenting with a few psi either side of recommended pressures and see how you like it.
pressure is checked when the tyre is cold, before the bike is ridden.
does the MT not have its own forum somewhere where you could ask owners for advice? i would have thought a bike that popular would?
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Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Ye, ill try experimenting a bit more. The other guy who runs way below recommended, used to race for a team back in a different country, so I would think he knows what hes doing.

As for the other MT forums ive never checked. I should do that tho, never thought about that lmao

thanks for the advice always appreciated : )

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Aidan.S · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Nov 2022 Karma :

Thanks for the input guys, i run 31 psi front rec is 33, and 34 psi in the rear recommended is 36. ive noticed it grips around corners slightly better so ill stick to that.
I run the new bridgestone S23's on the bike so its great.

I plaan on going to a track but for now I have not yet hit the track so ill stick to recommended/ what i currently run.

The above psi that i run is the pressure with cold tyres not hot.

The guy talking bullocks also runs the Michelin road 6's so when he told me he rode so low i was very suprised myself, such low tyre pressure for a all season tyre....

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I know a couple of racers and yes, they run significantly lower tyre pressures. All about grip for them, larger contact patch.

Be aware though, you'll wear them out more quickly and you can have an adverse affect on the handling, it'll start feeling squirmy in corners and you're at increased risk of a tank-slapper.

What I'd say is be very wary of going more than a few PSI softer than standard, especially as a novice rider. The guys I'm talking about are very experienced racers and are prepared to accept a degree of squirriness in corners that would make me pucker. I see them coming out of corners on the power sometimes and the rear-end is all over the shop, bars shaking and general unpleasantness BUT lots of grip.

With the tyres you have and the bike you have them on, I can pretty much garauntee any handling issues are not down to lack of grip from the tyres. Get the suspension well dialled in (doesn't matter how grippy your tyres are if they're not on the road) and concentrate on looking where you want to go. You'll run out of talent/cojones before those tyres run out of grip.
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