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Freeway riding/constant revs

Thu May 26, 2011 9:42 pm

Today I rode to a course in Para from the Gong, as such I was on the Freeway and Motorway a fair amount of the trip and found myself at a fairly constant rev, I intend on riding more on the Freeway to work as well.

With this in mind and having just finished breaking in my 250, albeit a contraversial subject, one thing seemed to be common in people thoughts was that whilst breaking in you should avoid riding at constant revs (which I did....pretty well anyway :? ).

Does this apply after break in as well? (hope I didn't open up the "break-in can'o'worms")
Is there an optimum or preferred rev range to sit in (obviously I can change up or down gears to sit at a lower or higher rev rate)?

Thanks

Re: Freeway riding/constant revs

Thu May 26, 2011 9:59 pm

You'll be fine mate ;) my 09 ninja 250 has survived 42000+ kms so far and thats mainly road riding( hwy, fwy, twisties, track)... :kuda:

Freeway riding/constant revs

Thu May 26, 2011 10:19 pm

With modern engines and oils of today your bike Will run fine at a constant rpm it's only competition ( Mx and enduro) bikes that don't like to be held at constant rpm for long periods of time. Top gear and go for it mate

Re: Freeway riding/constant revs

Thu May 26, 2011 10:19 pm

Mate that engine is indestructable. Has been around for donkey's years and will probably be still around after we have perished

You'll be fine ;)

Re: Freeway riding/constant revs

Fri May 27, 2011 12:26 pm

Revs should be a constant 16K rpm in 6th gear on those little things. Keep up the good work :D

Re: Freeway riding/constant revs

Fri May 27, 2011 2:46 pm

Ah sweet, nothin to worry bout, thanks guys

16k in sixth, I like the sound of that :twisted:

Freeway riding/constant revs

Sat May 28, 2011 6:49 pm

Trox wrote:Ah sweet, nothin to worry bout, thanks guys

16k in sixth, I like the sound of that :twisted:


That motor is as strong as any! Powerful No but built to last yes :D And that little 250R is good for a 2.05 at Eastern Creek on a trackday ;) So dont stress that bike is built tough and will withstand whatever u throw at it :D

Re: Freeway riding/constant revs

Sat May 28, 2011 7:19 pm

fireyrob wrote: And that little 250R is good for a 2.05 at Eastern Creek on a trackday ;)



Really?? i should time myself next time!! :D

Re: Freeway riding/constant revs

Sat May 28, 2011 10:30 pm

fireyrob wrote:
That motor is as strong as any! Powerful No but built to last yes :D And that little 250R is good for a 2.05 at Eastern Creek on a trackday ;) So dont stress that bike is built tough and will withstand whatever u throw at it :D


Good to know, I gave it a bit today, got my toe down for the first time too going through Mac pass, ha freaked me for a split second then a feeling of joy came over as I realised it was my toe cause I "leaned the farker!" :kuda:

Wouldn't mind gettin to the track but think i might go watch and listen for a few times first

Thanks guys :)
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