02-20-2023, 10:01 AM
(02-20-2023, 01:58 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: the comment about the slipper clutch is laughable, truly. the 1st time i experienced one was on an aprilia SL1000 my ex wife had that had been tuned, and just flat out ripped. it did, absolutely, keep the back wheel from locking up. same on my ktm, ducati, and i added one to my grom when i went bonkers on the 4 stroke motor build and would absolutely lock up the rear wheel on an abrupt decel. It allows you to match rpm coming out of a corner much better. there is no down side to slipper clutch and is absolutely beneficial on certain bikes and riding styles..
as far as the 5 vs 6 speed. I can ride the CB at 2500 in 6th, have done it, and it will accelerate from there 'ok'. . its much easier to do with the power commander than it was, but i never really lug the motor riding. To me, 'lugging' a motor is, if you are at 'x' rpm, and try to accelerate and it just falls on its face.. you are lugging it.
But if you don't like 6th gear.. then just dont use it.
Glad somebody else gets it
What I don’t understand is why would anyone ride in a gear where their 1140cc bike accelerates only “ok”…..
Too many years riding in city traffic for me to put myself in that position when a simple gear change improves your chances to get out of the way quickly