01bansheeke Posted December 31, 2004 Report Posted December 31, 2004 it doesn't really make sense that they would go that fast in first gear. That would make every other gear real short. 90 in first..115 in second..135 in third errr something like that. just doesn't make sense to me. The only way i can see it is they are tall geared to launch them. Quote
Banchetta Posted January 1, 2005 Report Posted January 1, 2005 it doesn't really make sense that they would go that fast in first gear. That would make every other gear real short. 90 in first..115 in second..135 in third errr something like that. just doesn't make sense to me. The only way i can see it is they are tall geared to launch them. 300171[/snapback] They want the bike to stay in the higher rpms when they shift. I lose 4000rpms when I go from 1st to 2nd. These bikes are designed to race. They only have 60ft/lbs of torque, you have to shift a lot to stay in the upper rpms..There aren't too many roads I've been on that I couldn't take at 85mph. Quote
RNBRAD Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 it doesn't really make sense that they would go that fast in first gear. That would make every other gear real short. 90 in first..115 in second..135 in third errr something like that. just doesn't make sense to me. The only way i can see it is they are tall geared to launch them. 300171[/snapback] Ride one and it will make sense real QUICK!! Quote
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