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KickassKX125 · 09-22-2008

I think what he is saying is that he hasn't much power in 1st and 2nd gear, if i'm right and thats what he is saying then here is my answer to him:

Its a small 2 stroke, all small 2 strokes have very "close" powerbands in the bottom 2/3 gears and wont go very fast as those gears are for getting moving not for going fast/cruising.

Even on medium sized 2 strokes like 125s and 200s you will not have much power in 1st/2nd.

I myself have not ridden a 500 but I imagine to some extent that they are the same.

09-22-2008	#3 (permalink)
KickassKX125 Now after another 125!! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England, UK Posts: 893	I think what he is saying is that he hasn't much power in 1st and 2nd gear, if i'm right and thats what he is saying then here is my answer to him: Its a small 2 stroke, all small 2 strokes have very "close" powerbands in the bottom 2/3 gears and wont go very fast as those gears are for getting moving not for going fast/cruising. Even on medium sized 2 strokes like 125s and 200s you will not have much power in 1st/2nd. I myself have not ridden a 500 but I imagine to some extent that they are the same. __________________ Jamie 1996 CR250: 2 engines both with the same 1/2 missing! After another 125 to kill the garden!