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  1. Motorcycle Talk
    So, I got my 2012 ZX6R not too long ago. Still in the 1st part of breaking in. I'm at a little over 200 miles. Until I get to 500 miles the manual suggests to keep RPM below 4K. Once it gets to 500 I can bump it up to 6K until 1K miles. I mostly ride my bike to and from work which is approx...
  2. Mechanical and Technical
    Per the owners manual of my 2011 zx6-r i'm not supposed to take it above 4000 rpms for the first 500. My problem with this is that on the interstate cruising speed at 60mph in 6th gear is 5500-6000 rpms. Should I avoid the interstate as not to exceed 4000 rpms? how strictly do i need to...
  3. Mechanical and Technical
    Per the owners manual of my 2011 zx6-r i'm not supposed to take it above 4000 rpms for the first 500. My problem with this is that on the interstate cruising speed at 60mph in 6th gear is 5500-6000 rpms. Should I avoid the interstate as not to exceed 4000 rpms? how strictly do i need to...
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