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Finally managed to change it... I put it at 6k rpm for the first 600km
Tip for other people having trouble: don't forget to put it in neutral I'm quite sure I tried it in neutral before, but somehow managed to fxck it up anyway (or maybe I just didn't notice it was in 'set' mode, nothing shows up on the display until you press the adjust button)
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Gonzo wrote:
Without intent to hijack this thread ( )... I'm having troubles changing the gear shift indicator too. The manual said: 'Press and hold the select button, then turn on the contact. Hold the button for more than 2 seconds to change the settings.' (translated from dutch)
I tried that, and it didn't work... It just performed the startup checks and started the fuel injection, as if no button were pressed. By 'turning on the contact' they do mean turning the key to 'ON', not starting the engine, right? (holding the clutch, pressing the 'select' button and pressing the button to start the engine requires 3 hands, so that seemed to be a bit too complicated )
BTW In my manual it's section 2-12 and 2-13, not 3-12...
Both the dutch and english version have it on 2-12/13 Haven't checked the french one though...
(I read the english one too, because the dutch version has some weird/incomplete translations)
Oh well, doesn't matter They probably differ by region...
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120kg with clothes on 201cm front at 6 rear factory set (cause I couldn't budge it), but I'll put it on 5 or 6 8000
This bike suits me really good now that I got my clip-ons setup sorted. I mean - really really good. Last sunday I went for a cruise with friends from work and they commented that I actually look ok on it... as opposed to a rather large guy on a little Ninja 1000
Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:33 am Posts: 133 Location: The swamps of NJ
So I'm 5'7" 135lbs front is set at 4 I believe and the rear is on the lowest setting possible LOL! shift light comes on at 8500rpms because it was blinding me on the interstate at lower RPMS
I really need to mess with some of the other settings on the rear shock to get it tuned in right, on the factory settings it's just sprung way too stiff for my weight.
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Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:41 am Posts: 79 Location: Houston, TX
#1- 270# #2-5' 11" #3-Front @ 6 #4-Rear shock - I have no idea how to read it, I know the ring is on the top, but I cant see the locking notch to know what its on... #5-I'm guessing mine is set really high because I've never seen it come on but have had the bike pretty high in the rpms
Joined: Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:36 pm Posts: 94 Location: Sydney, Australia
gkcontra wrote:
#4-Rear shock - I have no idea how to read it, I know the ring is on the top, but I cant see the locking notch to know what its on...
There is a metal tab welded on the side of the shock housing, but it's hard to see cause it's painted black as the rest of the frame. Look carefully just inside the metal ring with numbered slots.
gkcontra wrote:
#5-I'm guessing mine is set really high because I've never seen it come on but have had the bike pretty high in the rpms
Check if there is a symbol similar to flash symbol on camera shown near the gear indicator. If not, means your shift light is in the "no light" mode. Look through the manual how to activate and set it.
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:02 am Posts: 95 Location: Sydney, NSW
I use the bike mainly for the commute to work, occasional pleasure ride when the B&C doesn't whinge.
#1-weight .....128kg = 280lbs
#2-height.....6'4"
#3-Front not ajusted..
#4-Rear shock 6. Just adjusted today from 3. Man, what a difference. Bike feels planted and true.
#5-Rev RPM light gear shift indicator....Do not use - otherwise I would set it at 12000 and use it as a target in every gear (lost license in 2nd, not cool), rather than ride to the conditions
Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:41 am Posts: 79 Location: Houston, TX
gkcontra wrote:
#1- 270# #2-5' 11" #3-Front @ 6 #4-Rear shock - I have no idea how to read it, I know the ring is on the top, but I cant see the locking notch to know what its on... #5-I'm guessing mine is set really high because I've never seen it come on but have had the bike pretty high in the rpms
almost forgot, I have changed the front springs to racetechs and cartridge emulators put in.
Just for the heads up, If one disconnects the Instrument cluster, all the selectable settings will be lost, so when your cruzin' and wondering why the shift light wont come on.... then realize you you may be exceeding the speed limit by 50 mph..... this is why....
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I'm quite sure I tried it in neutral before, but somehow managed to fxck it up anyway (or maybe I just didn't notice it was in 'set' mode, nothing shows up on the display until you press the adjust button) 
)... I'm having troubles changing the gear shift indicator too. The manual said: 'Press and hold the select button, then turn on the contact. Hold the button for more than 2 seconds to change the settings.' (translated from dutch)
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