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by old77zrider
Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: What Inexpensive Rocket Should I Buy?
Replies: 11
Views: 3214

Re: What Inexpensive Rocket Should I Buy?

I've heard a lot of good things about the SV650. Just a guess but being a twin it probably has a flatter broader torque curve which makes gear selection a little more forgiving. It depends on your experience and skill level. If you like the peakier power rush and can handle it go with the 600's. Goo...
by old77zrider
Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Handling quirks
Replies: 3
Views: 961

Re: Handling quirks

Riceburner, Please let me clarify the riding scenario a little more clearly. I was not beating the snot out of the bike or drag racing. Although I was pretty firm with the throttle I shifted at about 5000 - 6000 rpm and although my clutching may have been a little slower and more deliberate I was no...
by old77zrider
Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Handling quirks
Replies: 3
Views: 961

Handling quirks

Gentlemen, My buddy just bought a 2004 r1150r. The bike is in pristine condition with about 7k miles. He believes the bike is fine. I rode it and was a little unnerved when I shifted gears under a fair amount of power. I know that shaft drive bikes usually exhibit a bit of a rise and lowering of the...