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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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whatever you do!!!!!! DO NOT START THAT BIKE. Give it to someone who can ride the dang thang!!!! LOL
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Hell, the engine barely broke a sweat. Rpm is not as high as you think it was.
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Relax! You did no damage and everything is just fine. Now ride it and enjoy.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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is this a joke? I don't get it
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Lol. I tried to see how how fast I could go in first gear and WOT it. Apparently the scoot didn't like it and wanted to shut down. still rode fine after. I'm sure yours is too.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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I can often 65 and close 70 in fourth. Usually hurryin on to an interstate or something.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by *****
Lol. I tried to see how how fast I could go in first gear and WOT it. Apparently the scoot didn't like it and wanted to shut down. still rode fine after. I'm sure yours is too.
lmao.its called a rev limiter.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by maddghost
I've gone 60 mph in 2nd
I'm with ya.
60-65 is usually my shift point from second to third
 
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You're fine man 60-65 in 4th is no sweat.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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