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PascalRF
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Posted: 18 Oct 2017 at 21:52 |
Hi guys, picked up my new RF last week and really love it.
Owned a Panigale 959 and a Fireblade before. The RF is so smooth and the riding position much better compared to the 959. The only issue so far is that I got two times a kind of false neutral. This was a strange experience as I was accelerating in first gear to make speed. I think I did not touch the shifter and still the bike all of a sudden got into neutral... Anyone had this experience with the new 2017 RF? Thanks guys, any advise is welcome! |
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Zax
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Aprilia Gearboxes need a "good Toe" to ensure selection - ( especially in the GEN 2 RSVR's ) once you remember this you will not miss a gear after that .
Positive selection rather than "flapping a foot for a gear " works every time - welcome to the friendliest forum on the net By the way !
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redratbike
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hi di hi
welcome along
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PascalRF
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Thanks guys!
Not sure what a 'good Toe' means, but will find out hopefully in a positive way :-) |
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426hemi
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It means don't be subtle with the gear selection, make a positive shift.
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PascalRF
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Got it, thanks, will do |
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