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« on: April 08, 2019, 11:10:57 AM »
Took her out again over the weekend... A buddy (typical 4 stroke rider) came along... While I'm hitting the bigger hills at warp speed and coasting up the last parts of the hill, he's the type of a rider that waits until his back tire gets to the hill climb before he gets on the gas. This things a tractor and should just power up the hills... yea, sure... and he can't understand why he struggles on the bigger hills.... momentum is always your best friend.... So it was a ride where I'd ride ahead, stop and wait, sometimes turn around to see where he was, or I'd scout the trails ahead looking for the easier trails so we could continue riding.
Didn't put in as many miles as last time... but still got to enjoy a day on the bike
The new bike is simply amazing. So smooth... I think the grunt / torque is not quite at the level of my old 380, but pretty close and so just much smoother. The power comes on quickly, but not where it's like a light switch. It's not abrupt in your face power, but very controllable. This engine has a counterbalance which is supposed to reduce vibrations... I can only say, it just feels so smooth. The new grips were a big help. I had very little hand numbness, (so little I can't recall any) it was well worth the pain of switching grips. I lowered the tire pressure a bit,the front end felt more stable, the rear was better, but I'm still not digging the tire. It too new to just ditch and purchase a new one in the brand I prefer, but it was better than the last time out. E-start.... I have absolutely fallen in love with s-start. When you are in the woods on a weird angle, and your're tires and to balance and kick the bike... I just stab the e-start and braapp away.... At this point I'm actually happy with the stock gearing, which is odd as I always adjust the gearing to fit my style... Usually I add a tooth or two the the rear, (the 380 was the exception I geared it up a little). On this 300 I think they got the gearing right. The brakes are top notch. You can stop on a dime in all conditions with confidence.
I'm going to hold off on the idle screw adjustment as it's a pain in the arse to do, and I really didn't have an issue with it this ride... Yes it's a little low for my taste, but it works so I'll leave it alone (for now)
Braapp on gentlemen