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Lurch and clutch feel questions... - 6/22/2006 4:17:42 PM    xrider   Posts: 7 Joined: 6/21/2006 Status: offline I am currently considering a '05 1000rr over a kaw 636 ('06). I have driven a friends 636 and like its nimbleness. It never makes you feel like you have done something wrong. My friend is very new to riding while I am not (but I have not ridden in 10 years but rode big bikes like vmax and 750's then) and he says I should stick with the 636. I like a nice smooth take-off when first starting out. I've read there is a lurch with the 05 1000 on take-off, is that true? If there is, is it caused by the hydraulic clutch? Also, does the hydraulic clutch feel ok or is it grabby or something? < Message edited by xrider -- 6/22/2006 4:21:49 PM > Post #: 1

RE: Lurch and clutch feel questions... - 6/22/2006 4:35:23 PM    chainstretcher Posts: 4835 Joined: 11/5/2004 Status: offline Clutch feel is perfectly fine on the 1kRR -- don't know what you've read but maybe it was just a particular bike that had a problem. Mine is smooth. The hydraulic is as good or better than a traditional cable. Either bike will totally rip those old bikes you rode a new a-hole. _____________________________ It''s better to burn out ... Than high side! (in reply to xrider) Post #: 2

RE: Lurch and clutch feel questions... - 6/22/2006 5:18:39 PM    xrider   Posts: 7 Joined: 6/21/2006 Status: offline Well the '85 vmax was a handfull. It had 120 rwhp by 8k rpm and a light throttle spring. I'll never be the canyon racer I was and now just looking for something fun on the rest of the roads. I was just looking at weight of the 600rr (july SR, 431) compared to the ' 05 1000 (July MC, 451), is the difference really only 20lbs? < Message edited by xrider -- 6/22/2006 5:36:02 PM > (in reply to chainstretcher) Post #: 3

RE: Lurch and clutch feel questions... - 6/22/2006 5:41:14 PM    chainstretcher Posts: 4835 Joined: 11/5/2004 Status: offline Ya, Motorcyclist fills it up with fluids and gives you real numbers -- not those fairy land dry weight figures the manufacturers throw out there _____________________________ It''s better to burn out ... Than high side! (in reply to xrider) Post #: 4

RE: Lurch and clutch feel questions... - 6/23/2006 10:10:14 AM    mannyrios Posts: 522 Joined: 2/15/2006 From: NYC Status: offline 20LBS can make a difference on the track, but in my opinion, not in real life riding. I've ridin' a 636 & it's great, but I love my Fireblade! The lurch forward could be a result from lack of clutch and throttle control. It's a matter of gettin' to know your machine! _____________________________ Rubber Side Down! http://www.racereplicacycles.com (in reply to chainstretcher) Post #: 5

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