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    First 5 Mods for a new bike

    Well, have ordered the Akra system and Gilles levers due to my ickle hands. I will see how I get on with the seat and front suspension.
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    Running in a new bike

    EEk.. not sure I have that patience but will do my best. I'd want the bike for a couple of years so worth investing my time into doing it right.
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    New bike and tyre concerns

    Ah thanks. I thought the tyres/tires were not 'real' S20 OEM. I'll check. I don't mind spending £270 on brand new PR5s or Diablo 111s. I can keep the OEM stuff for use when desperate or try to sell it on.
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    Running in a new bike

    Do you have to 'run in ' a new bike these days? How many miles should one do at lower revs to protect the engine? What about new tyres? thanks
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    New bike and tyre concerns

    I am hoping to pick up a new MT-09 next weekend and I heard on videos and articles that the tyres that come with the bike as standard are, for want of a better word, crap... Are they? Are they dangerous enough that different tyres are a very wise idea? I am happy to get them changed before I...
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    First 5 Mods for a new bike

    Hoping to pick up a new MT-09 SP next weekend. What are the 5 Mods that generally people recommened getting with it? Rather than taking the bike back for bits I would rather pick it up with everything 'required' added on. What are the essential safety and mechanical mods to get off the bat...
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