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Originally Posted by spldart
This thread makes me wonder...
I have heard mechanics and old timers tell me the drawbacks of using to many
revs and to much throttle on a smaller motor as opposed to less on a bigger.
I'm using my bike as a commuter.
I've split my 45 miles a day up in order to keep from having the bike non stop
at freeway speeds.
First few miles are surface streets. Max 40 mph * nice and easy *
Then 7 miles between 55 to 60 mph. * I intentionally keep it under 60 *
Then another 4 or 5 at about 40 mph. * again. Nice and easy *
Then the last 5 or so at 55 to 60 mph. * again. Intentionally no higher than 60 *
Heading home is the reverse.
Pretty much never at WOT.
Is that something this bike can live with for a while?
Or am I gunna burn rings and sink valves into seats doin this?
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With regular servicing your bike should last until you are sick of looking at it.
Something you can do to extend tire life for commuting is adjust the air pressure. Set both ends about 2 psi over the 2-up figures on the sticker. It will still handle well and brake well.