Awesome ride today in Mojave. The IMS tank is fantastic and I love being able to see the amount of fuel. Still had to refuel in Johansburg to make the loop.
I have read many times on this site that others often ride in one higher gear. After dialing in the jetting for several months now I completely understand running one gear higher than I would otherwise run. I expend so much less energy, much less clutching, smoother, and probably increased fuel economy. However, I feel it is near impossible to run one gear higher unless the jetting is right on. I know so many others know this and it's nothing new to the experienced
folks, but for me it was such an Uhh Huhh moment! I am so excited today as I had my best ride ever on the 500. That thing would chug up hills like a 4 stroke. Even after going slow for miles at low rpm in one gear higher the throttle response was immediate.
I did manage to get a rear flat on one of the rock sections. First flat in 6 years. Not a big deal for such a great day!
B.O.
