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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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Default need some advice.....

just bought a 2004 meanstreak 1600 the bike feels tight in maneuvering,the handling feels awkward any ideas about adjustments to make for a little ease of motion?
 
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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May depend on what your reference point is, when you say "tight in maneuvering" and "awkward." Tell us more. What happens to make you feel this way?
 
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Welcome to KF, yes some more detail would help as mentioned above.
 
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Welcome to the forums, and .....I got nothing unless it has anything to do with the KLX, and even then its limited.
 
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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welcome to KF. check your tire size in the front, smaller tire turns quicker.
 
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Make sure the tires are aired up properly. I found this on my ZX-11D when I test rode it last fall. Very sluggish.
 
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