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Old 06-18-2009, 05:00 PM   #1
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Bump started a 1200cc twin?!?! Jesus! I thought my heart would explode after the 4th try.

Lesson learned, take the damn key out or at least turn it off...
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Old 06-18-2009, 05:24 PM   #2
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did you try it in 2nd?

i bumped my 800, but i think it's hard cuz it's v-twin.
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Old 06-19-2009, 10:31 AM   #3
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did you try it in 2nd?

i bumped my 800, but i think it's hard cuz it's v-twin.
Had a guy trying to start his 1098 at a local trackday.

Every time he dumped the clutch the rear wheel would lock.

I asked him why he didn't try using 2nd gear, he informed me it was skidding in 3rd!!!
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