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Sounds like the previous owner didn't keep it up all that well. My tach started getting weird so I disconnected all the terminals, clean everything up well and reconnected it with dielectric grease. It's good to do that on all of your connections really.
I never rode a 888 but maybe the gearing accounts for the difference. And/or the rough engine means that a tune up is in order. A smoother engine around town than the open road is the opposite of my experience.
I am more concerned with gas mileage than lifting the front wheel off the ground myself so figure out what you're willing to sacrifice before you get too carried away with performance doodads.
I never rode a 888 but maybe the gearing accounts for the difference. And/or the rough engine means that a tune up is in order. A smoother engine around town than the open road is the opposite of my experience.
I am more concerned with gas mileage than lifting the front wheel off the ground myself so figure out what you're willing to sacrifice before you get too carried away with performance doodads.