Around 5200 revs the bike has a vibration till about 5800/6000 then softens out. Does your model have a vibration at all??
Fuel economy it is in the ball park of what others are getting. I will have to do a boring legal limit sedate ride to see what it will really be capable of
My gearbox is smooth as well. Going into first can clunk when it is cold. I often don't use the clutch when changing gears, Going up is no problem, still have to work on the down change. That's a riding habit i have always had, going up is no problem, still have to work on the down change, (always learn to do it on manual cars/trucks as well. never know when a thrust bearing will go)
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Thanks Jeff, Going to be doing a few rides up your way in the near future. there are a few roads i have never been on, will do some exploring. There is a valley off or in, the old Palmerston highway i want to explore.