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Old 07-14-2009, 05:45 PM   #1
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I have also survived one hi rpm 2nd to 1st downshift instead of upshift, proving that slipper clutchs are a good thing!

I'm guessing a full coverage policy might be advisable for the first few months...
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Old 07-14-2009, 06:30 PM   #2
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Didn't realize you couldn't change the pattern on the 1125. The XB's you can. Guess you shoulda bought one of those!
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Old 07-14-2009, 10:31 PM   #3
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Any bike can be changed with enough ingenuity:

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Old 07-15-2009, 09:06 AM   #4
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There you go. You shoulda just bought the Geico race bike.
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There you go. You shoulda just bought the Geico race bike.
Or some rearsets...



Gp shift kit...



http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/websho...cid=6147&s=&a=
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:26 AM   #6
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Or some rearsets...



Gp shift kit...



http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/websho...cid=6147&s=&a=
That may be a cheaper option.
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:46 AM   #7
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OOOOooooo, Tigger just made my day!
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