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Old 03-07-2013, 10:08 AM   #35 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Don't worry too much about 1st gear. It's going to be bad no matter what you do. After that, work on the moderate acceleration thing. I'd say aim to keep it below 2500 rpm. I agree about letting up on the pedal slightly at key points to encourage an upshift. After that you can lean on it a little more in a higher gear.
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