· TIRES – Both have 4/32 inch tread, but I will get new tires at some point, because they are affected too much by tar strips plus the rear tire has a large nail.
· In my opinion, crash bars are good for tip-overs and low speed crashes. In crashes at speeds over about 20 mph, crash bars can fold up and injure your legs. (If crash bars were made of heavier steel, had additional bracing, and were welded-on, they might could survive a higher-speed crash.)
· Rebel 500 “Easy Tach” In 4th gear, the RPM is close to the MPH – for example 3,000 rpm is 32 mph and 5,000 rpm is 54 mph.
· Rear shock settings (looking at shock) 1 on left is softest, 2 factory, 3, 4, 5 hardest.
· EXHAUST – The Rebel 500 has 180 ° crankshaft. Since “old school” thinking says 180 ° crank requires twin exhausts – I might try 2-2 exhaust if I can do it cheaply enough. (IF)
· Left plastic side cover – to prevent losing the cover, re-route electrical cables so cover snaps on securely
· August 2021 – recently I am getting 63.1 mpg
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