Anyone actually use 6th gear?
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I have lost traction at high speed once. I was in tuck (weight forward), and was crossing lanes on the interstate to get away from a harrasing group of smaller sportbikes. They are like gnats buzzing around. Anyway I got tired of them trying to annoy me and I simply downshifted and nailed her and as I crossed over the lane the rear felt suddenly independent, and started to come around a bit. As soon as I finished crossing the lane it bit again and all went back to normal, but I could smell a slight burnt rubber smell. I am pretty confident it was due to the center of the lanes being the slickest part of the lane due to all the oily deposits left behind by vehicles.(JuiceSC @ Aug. 29 2007,09:45) How do you guys lose traction in tripple digits? I can't even spin it much in 1st, bike just wheelies.(on the stock rubber)
I don't have any desire to do this on purpose....:-)
Interesting. I've seen guys crash on the first lap of a session on track days. Obviously a combination of cold tires and aggressive manuvers (hard on throttle or hard braking), but that doesn't sound like it in your case (cold tires). Now that I think about it, the only times I've lost traction at speed was either wet or something on the road (oil, painted lines, etc). I guess thats the main reason to ride 'smooth' no matter how fast your going.(TallTom @ Aug. 30 2007,03:48)I have lost traction at high speed once. I was in tuck (weight forward), and was crossing lanes on the interstate to get away from a harrasing group of smaller sportbikes. They are like gnats buzzing around. Anyway I got tired of them trying to annoy me and I simply downshifted and nailed her and as I crossed over the lane the rear felt suddenly independent, and started to come around a bit. As soon as I finished crossing the lane it bit again and all went back to normal, but I could smell a slight burnt rubber smell. I am pretty confident it was due to the center of the lanes being the slickest part of the lane due to all the oily deposits left behind by vehicles.(JuiceSC @ Aug. 29 2007,09:45) How do you guys lose traction in tripple digits? I can't even spin it much in 1st, bike just wheelies.(on the stock rubber)
I don't have any desire to do this on purpose....:-)
I actually kinda like spinning the rear/fishtailing. Once your used to how that feels, its not that scary. A rainy track day is a very good teacher. This is also the reason I don't run the recommended pressures in the tires, but run slightly lower pressures.
I use 3rd mostly in town, then drop it in 6th for highway. As was said above, it seems to like to lope along in 6th at lower RPM's (2-2500), not lugging or acting unhappy at all. No chain jerk.
My Hayabusa sees mostly 1st, 3rd, and 6th...the others are a waste, and I don't spend much time at all in them. This 80 cu in 4 cyl motor really is a torque monster.
My Hayabusa sees mostly 1st, 3rd, and 6th...the others are a waste, and I don't spend much time at all in them. This 80 cu in 4 cyl motor really is a torque monster.
I use 6th to make sure 5th is working...
I use 6th when cruising in light traffic. Usually it sits right at 2500 in 6th, with plenty of power available for passing. Heavier traffic I'm in 4th or 5th.
Twisty rides I'm in 3rd and 4th..between 4 and 6k rpm. With short blasts into the 8 and 9k range.
Only once did I redline it in 1st and second.. on purpose. THAT grin was hard to wipe off my face. Once I did it unintentionally, when I was POed... that one scared the crap out of me. Never ride mad
Twisty rides I'm in 3rd and 4th..between 4 and 6k rpm. With short blasts into the 8 and 9k range.
Only once did I redline it in 1st and second.. on purpose. THAT grin was hard to wipe off my face. Once I did it unintentionally, when I was POed... that one scared the crap out of me. Never ride mad
Try hitting the redline in 6th. That oughta put a real perma-grin on your face...
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I use 6th gear a lot and am constantly searching for 7th .
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