Originally Posted by
manyrevs
Final word (unless someone wants a reply etc) on this topic,,,
Nothing's final until you're dead. No coming back from that ...
Originally Posted by
manyrevs
I've taken the bike for a few more small rides in the past week and I am starting to feel a lot more at home and used to it now. I'm get the urge to throw it into corners a bit more, knowing that I'll get a real good safe feeling, then roll that power on when I exit.
That's fine if you're doing on the very same roads ... as opposed to the very same sort of roads. The expectation of the roads being the the same standard of quality in each area is slim. Knowing how it reacts to seal imperfections and a loose surface might be your life saver ... been there yet .. ??
Originally Posted by
manyrevs
I'm 100% sure that this bike needs to be ridden more towards the sportier side side of things than the touring side to get the best out of it.
Riding "Sportier" often translates into not spending as much time looking for issues on and in the road. Deserted back roads aren't always deserted. People live and work down those deserted roads. Taking a racing line (on a right-hander) and meeting a large duel wheeled tractor ... can be a tad unnerving. You may also experience a little pain.
Originally Posted by
manyrevs
Strictly easy riding might be a bit harsh and maybe not the most pleasant feeling. I also gave it a few squirts (no full speed stuff,, just quick squirts),, that'll have to wait for another day, maybe another lifetime for now. Boy, it's got some serious horses in that engine just waiting to get out..
Originally Posted by
manyrevs
From here, it's just accumulating miles/kms to get the first service out of the way..
A south island tour ... ???
Originally Posted by
manyrevs
See you all on the other side. Thanks for listening...
ManyRevs
Other side of where ...
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
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