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Turn signals flop around like crazy. Aftermarket ones a necessity, IMO.
Manual says "avoid prolonged operation above 7,000 rpm for first 600 miles". NOT "do not go above 7,000 rpm" I set my shift light at 8,400 rpm and will shift at that point sometimes, not always. After 600 miles I'll move the shift light setting up to 9,500 rpm.
Yamaha really "cheaped out" on the grips and levers. Aftermarket ones a necessity, IMO.
The mirrors are useless. You can see your elbows only! No adjustment fixes this. You have to pull your elbow in to see vehicles directly behind you.
I tried to adjust the rear shock pre-load to make the suspension firmer with the included tool. It's way too short to get any leverage on it. Wouldn't budge , at least when trying COMPRESS the spring. Need a longer tool or a pipe to put over the toll kit one. Or, in my case, just push/pull harder, apparently!
The build quality on mine is WAY better than on the 2012 CBR250R I had. CBR250R also had fairing buzzing and the engine had top end valve train clatter (this was common with these bikes).
The graphics on the bike are not clear-coated over, so you can remove any or all of them easily.
A tank protector is needed on the rear of the plastic tank because the seating position puts you very close to it and jackets/zippers will rub.
NOTE: Xyzzy has posted more observations in the Introduction thread.............
Manual says "avoid prolonged operation above 7,000 rpm for first 600 miles". NOT "do not go above 7,000 rpm" I set my shift light at 8,400 rpm and will shift at that point sometimes, not always. After 600 miles I'll move the shift light setting up to 9,500 rpm.
Yamaha really "cheaped out" on the grips and levers. Aftermarket ones a necessity, IMO.
The mirrors are useless. You can see your elbows only! No adjustment fixes this. You have to pull your elbow in to see vehicles directly behind you.
I tried to adjust the rear shock pre-load to make the suspension firmer with the included tool. It's way too short to get any leverage on it. Wouldn't budge , at least when trying COMPRESS the spring. Need a longer tool or a pipe to put over the toll kit one. Or, in my case, just push/pull harder, apparently!
The build quality on mine is WAY better than on the 2012 CBR250R I had. CBR250R also had fairing buzzing and the engine had top end valve train clatter (this was common with these bikes).
The graphics on the bike are not clear-coated over, so you can remove any or all of them easily.
A tank protector is needed on the rear of the plastic tank because the seating position puts you very close to it and jackets/zippers will rub.
NOTE: Xyzzy has posted more observations in the Introduction thread.............