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**nel5on** · 21 Jul 08, 02:51 PM

Hi John,

I found it hard to get on with my ST2 as well when I first got her, my mate on a 125 cruiser was passing me often, I came from a BMW k1000 and a FZR1000exup before that, but after a few careful rides, found the lack of revs ok, and used the torque and just found another way to ride, now most ppl would say I ride (mostly) safe and some would even say fast and thats thanks to the dukes handling, now i've worked out the riding style. Just go and put some mile on it and build your confidence safely.

P.s Enjoy the engine braking of a big twin, let the engine do the stopping, even gearing down carefully , and enjoy the wonderful sound of the engine braking( over running) I mostly only use my brakes to stop now, almost never to slow down.

Regards
Nelson

21 Jul 08, 02:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
nel5on Track Day Demon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stafford Posts: 352 nel5on's Gallery Bike: ST2 1999	Hi John, I found it hard to get on with my ST2 as well when I first got her, my mate on a 125 cruiser was passing me often, I came from a BMW k1000 and a FZR1000exup before that, but after a few careful rides, found the lack of revs ok, and used the torque and just found another way to ride, now most ppl would say I ride (mostly) safe and some would even say fast and thats thanks to the dukes handling, now i've worked out the riding style. Just go and put some mile on it and build your confidence safely. P.s Enjoy the engine braking of a big twin, let the engine do the stopping, even gearing down carefully , and enjoy the wonderful sound of the engine braking( over running) I mostly only use my brakes to stop now, almost never to slow down. Regards Nelson