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No Worries · 06-11-2008, 10:02 PM

On our ride up Lookout on Sunday, I asked my friend Dean what gear he uses to accelerate out of the switchbacks on his 2006 GSX-R1000. He uses 2nd gear. First gives him wheelspin. I had to use 1st to keep up with him, but that's what i always use.

06-11-2008, 10:02 PM	#25
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	On our ride up Lookout on Sunday, I asked my friend Dean what gear he uses to accelerate out of the switchbacks on his 2006 GSX-R1000. He uses 2nd gear. First gives him wheelspin. I had to use 1st to keep up with him, but that's what i always use.