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speeds

  1. Noddy

    Throttle jerky at low speeds

    Any suggestions When commuting in traffic find trying to stay at 30mph all most impossible. Either can hold throttle at 35mph, but a fraction off the throttle and no throttle at all, making progress very jerky unless I'm feathering the clutch. Running in 2nd gear
  2. captain slow

    smoother ride for less clutch work at pottering about speeds

    I know this may sound a bit gay, but If i wanted to smooth out the ride without having to use the clutch as much especially at low speeds round town, ive heard you can do this by changing the gearing! does anyone have any suggestions on what teeth i will need on the front and rear sprockets to...
  3. m4tth3w

    offside mirror flops down when doing motorway speeds

    as above what can i do to rectify this, wind causes mirror to blow down and i keep having to adjust it quite distracting
  4. shvlheadwolf

    Top speeds attained

    I have a friend that was out on their favourite motorcycle yesterday and alleges that down hill, with a strong tail wind, and their hoodie nearly ripping off their head, that they allegedly hit an alleged 255kph (indicated) on their alleged speedometer. They allege that this is just hearsay, as...
  5. mpgscott

    Sluggish at low speeds

    My 2007 T is very sluggish at low speeds round town, it is only happy in 1st gear is this normal?? I am used to the Jap 4s and am just wandering if this is just what i have to get used to with the twin? The old blade could run around quite happily in 3rd or 4th at these sorts of speeds...
  6. M

    2004 RSV-R - Speeds, Specs, Details, Opinions

    Howdy guys :) First post here :thumbup My brother went out today and bought himself a nice 2004 Aprilia RSV-R Mille in red and grey. This is my brothers first v-twin bike and were wondering what we have let ourselves in for with the Mille as were struggling to find reviews and data on the...