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Mike,
I do have a tach, but I haven't been watching it probably as close as I should. I would say I have been shifting into 2nd @ about 20 mph and 3rd @ 30 mph. Am I shifting too soon?

-Andrew



Those shift points are just fine. These engines are designed to have a very broad operating range. You can run all the way up to 45 - 48 (there is that much variation in speedometers) in first, but they will pull just fine from 35 mph in top gear on flat ground.

I agree with the general consensus that you probably have a fuel flow problem. The tank is usually off for the initial dealer setup and it is all too common that the mechanic forgets and pinches the vent hose in the tank mount. This causes a vacuum in the tank that stops gas flow.

Since you have a tach, make sure the warm engine idle speed is 1000 + - 50 RPM. + 50 would be better untill you get a good feel for riding the bike. It is adjusted with the black knob below the left carburettor. It is not a problem with the bike if this adjustment seems to wander, I have to adjust mine every time the weather changes.

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