--- Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Having ridden the bike for the last couple of days,
> I have a few more
> impressions.
> 1. It still needs 6th gear. I may try some sprocket
> changes.
Give it some more time, this was my first impression
after my Sabre (does Honda still make bikes?) and now
I catch myself in 4th @ hiway speeds--it's just that
smooth...
> 2. It is much easier to get on the center stand than
> the FJ.
Agreed, more weight but better angles and higher grip
points--annoys my FJ friend...
> 3. There is no place to put the tail bag so I'm
> going to use two different
> tankbags. One is quite large and will contain the
> Autocomm communications I
> use to converse with my SO when she rides, (which is
> almost always) the rain
> gear, tools, misc stuff, and the smaller I will use
> when I ride by myself.
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What about the expanding ones? I found a cheap
Eclipse Sportpack which serves me well. How do you
like your Autocomm? I can't say enough good about
mine, worth the high price for me...
> 4. The key is a real problem. Sometimes it just
> doesn't want to work and it's
> frustrating to sit there trying to get the bike
> started.
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Dry graphite and push forward slightly
> 5. The bike is so smooth. That is really impressive.
> Unless the bump in the
> road is very large, then you don't even feel it.
Amen Brother Bill!
> 6. Since the seat to bars is a longer reach, I do
> get a little more weight on
> my wrists than the FJ. I have the "Gen-Mar" risers
> on it and it did sit me
> more upright. Don't think it's going to be a problem
> but I did notice it.
Might become more of a problem--Helibars and Corbin
will help change the geometry but not worth the price
if this is the only reason to change (ie--if you are
happy with the stock seat)
> 7. Wind buffeting is quite a lot. I have three
> windshields so I will give each
> a try to see which I like better.
I've found minor changes are not worth the effort--the
MRA will give you more wind/less buffeting, the only
taller sheild that really affects buffeting is the
Clearview +6" (I'm 6'1", helis and corbin)
> More later.
Cool
> Bill Sowers
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FL Kev
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