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Post by freddy on Jan 5, 2013 23:00:56 GMT 10
Hi,
I really like this site and the people here.
OK, crawling over.
I just bought an old 1997 750 Shadow which I fell in love with and bought with my heart.
I am coming from a 250 Hyosung cruisr and have a few questions re riding the Shadow for the 1st time.
1. 750 from a 250 I am a bit nervous of the power jump. I want to take it very easy for a while to get used to the bike.
2. The bike has no tacho so I suppose I change by sound ?
3. Heres my most urgent question, I have heard that cruiser motors are different. Say coming to a round about do I go down to 2nd say on a small roundabout or is the motor different in some way to non cruiser bikes ?
Sorry guys for these basic questions but in my mind this is a huge leap up for me and a bit psychologically overwhelming.
Cheers
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Post by tonimbuk on Jan 6, 2013 8:15:08 GMT 10
Hi Freddy. The main thing is to remain confident. I went from a VTR 250 to a VT750 without too many problems. Take it easy, if cornering or taking tight turns seems like an issue, go slow. Don't worry about the people behind you, better still go out during the more quite times.
Stay confident.... the glass is half full not half empty.
ride safe
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Post by freddy on Jan 6, 2013 9:38:25 GMT 10
Cheers guys.
I think the 18 months I had on the Hyo gave me a little intro into cruisers, like seating, dynamics etc.
This is a bigger bike, 70kg heavier and more powerful. So OK take of feel the motor change as any other bike ?
I dont know if you guys notice but often people in cars think that because you are on a bike you HAVE to go quick. I will just take it local and gradually build confidence in quiet times.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 10:22:26 GMT 10
When cornering say at rounda bouts just make sure you you dont lean to much to slow . The bike beimg heavier will fall in more than the old one so keep a constant speed and slight more power pulling out straight. The 750has good balance so you should,nt take long to master it. Soon tell by the vibrations in changing gears if you are reving to high before changing or the chugging when to low in a gear . Find a guite estate if thats possible there and practice your turns and also your straight line stopping . Will give you an idea on how the new machine pulls up . Will be different to the old one . Practice makes perfect mate . Happy riding. ;D
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Post by freddy on Jan 6, 2013 12:15:30 GMT 10
Thanks Ray for the advice.
I once heard that cruisers are happy in any gear. I dont know if thats true or that is for HD's or Victorys whatever. Thats the thing that had me a bit confused.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 13:52:37 GMT 10
Dont think i,ve heard that but for mine a rider is happy when a cruiser is in any gear. ;D one can buy an aftermaeket tacho but i reckon the old ears are pretty good as one . Cheers Ray
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Post by freddy on Jan 6, 2013 21:41:21 GMT 10
a rider is happy when a cruiser is in any gear. Actually Ray maybe thats what I heard.
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Post by angel on Jan 7, 2013 0:11:46 GMT 10
dont stress about it.change gear with your speed and sound of the engine. revs and revcounters not required. dont worry if you forget to change up to 5th it wont hurt. As Ray said, just make sure you are not going too slow at roundabouts if using lean and countersteering or you may end up on the floor. If you PM me your address I will be happy to post you a copy of Ride like a pro DVD, it helped me loads when i got back on the bike. Ride safe and watch out for wally !
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Post by freddy on Jan 7, 2013 11:21:40 GMT 10
Very kind Angel.
I actually have the vid, thats the one from Motorman Jerry, the ex cop ?
I have seen bits of it but not the whole thing, will have to give it a close watch since your recommendation.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2013 16:42:17 GMT 10
Good recomendation Angel ,ment to tell him to do something like that or do a riders course for a refresher .
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Post by freddy on Jan 8, 2013 10:08:18 GMT 10
Dont want to be too full of myself but I really think the time on the Hyo was a nice intro into cruisers.
I know the Shadow will be heavier, longer and the dynmaics different but I feel more comfortable moving from a smaller cruiser than another style of bike.
I just plan to do the back streets fo a day then very early morning rides and just try to get some rythm happening and maybe understand the little quirks the bike has.
We keep you posted.
Cheers
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2013 14:42:32 GMT 10
Dont want to be too full of myself but I really think the time on the Hyo was a nice intro into cruisers. I know the Shadow will be heavier, longer and the dynmaics different but I feel more comfortable moving from a smaller cruiser than another style of bike. I just plan to do the back streets fo a day then very early morning rides and just try to get some rythm happening and maybe understand the little quirks the bike has. We keep you posted. Cheers Best way to do mate so go for it . Practice makes perfect.
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Post by scrap on Jan 8, 2013 19:05:09 GMT 10
freddy - don't stress - you don't need a tacho - the need to change gear will be prompted by feel of the engine....matching the engine revs to the need to change gears either up or down. You can improve engine feeback by hugging the tank with your knees.
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Post by Mac on Jan 8, 2013 22:51:17 GMT 10
Freddy, I went from a GN250 to my 750VT Shadow & took it easy at first to get the feel of it. I found with cornering, leanng about counter steering helped me a lot, so much easer to corner rather than ry & use my weight to make the bike lean int the corners.Now, I can even drag my footpegs on a tight corner or roundabout if I want ;D
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