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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 04:55 AM
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Good looking bike right there.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 07:21 AM
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Every year, what the masses deem is "lugging" an engine keeps going up 100 RPM. Just follow what the manual says and you'll be fine. I wouldn't loose any sleep over a momentary ping.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 09:26 AM
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In the higher gears (4th, 5th & 6th) keep RPM no lower than 2000...that's my rule of thumb anyway...
 
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 09:59 AM
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As everyone's said you're fine. I just wanted to add it's generally better to rev a little too high, than a little to low if you've got the choice next time.
 
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