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May 5, 2006 | 05:18 PM

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Taking off Question...

Will taking off (not launching just regular riding around town) hurt my tranny if i leave a light in 2nd gear instead of first? Just wondering since first gear is really choppy...

May 5, 2006 | 05:27 PM

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Re: Taking off Question...

you'll wear out your clutch slipping it but its not too bad for it. How is your first gear choppy though?

May 5, 2006 | 05:29 PM

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Re: Taking off Question...

it just seems jumpy... like i can barely move my hand and the bike lurches forward a little

May 5, 2006 | 05:34 PM

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Re: Taking off Question...

You're a noob.

May 5, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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Re: Taking off Question...

wow thanks for the helpful input merrill...

May 5, 2006 | 06:24 PM

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Re: Taking off Question...

unfortunate by product of fuel injected bikes. they're all mapped on the lean side to pass epa tests, and the off-idle throttle repsonse usually suffers because of it. just learn to feather the clutch. you'll get the hang of it after a bit.