New bike is HEAVY

[Steam]

I got my full license last week and I upgraded from a GN250 at 130kg, to a CX400 at 220kg, blaady hell that's a difference!
I have dropped it twice because of the weight, once doing a U-turn, and another time turning into the driveway.
I simply leaned as far as I am used to doing on the wee GN. Whoops
Also I'm a big strong fella but that's a heavy bike for a 400cc.
My indicators are looking rather duct-taped.
Thank goodness I didn't get a bike with fairings, and got a bike with crash bars to protect that lateral V-twin engine.
I may have to set up a bit of a cone course and have a practise day getting used to the new heaviness.

[Steam]

When I told the bikers waiting for the Picton ferry how I was struggling with the new weight, they laughed and pointed to their 350kg bikes, and the humungous Harley with bags of gear and two people on it. So it's not that heavy, just a change.

[alexthekidd]

wow 220kg, jeeez i thought my Bandit was heavy at 160kg or so, 220 jeeez may as well be a harley lol

[Jantar]

You will get used to it Steam. The CX is a lot heavier than most sports bikes, but is light weight compared to many cruisers. Its about right for a sports/tourer, so is a good bike to move up to from the GN.

[speeding_ant]

Certainly does look heavy.. Seems like its a nice solid bike though! Good for touring.. and probably far nicer to ride than a GN! Good score! Read the post about how to pickup heavy bikes if you struggle with it. Road cones and a few weights, that'l do ya.

[RC1]

thats heavier then myTLS full of gas,just take things a bit slower and you will get used to it fairly soon ,

[Madness]

It does seem heavy, my ZZR1100 is 228kg dry, I thought that was bad.

[Ixion]

Just don't run out of petrol.

[smoky]

Watch out when you leave the bike on the side stand - it needs to be on firmer ground than the GN - Just a causious note

[Disco Dan]

Very nice!

Older bikes are heavy... mines about 210kg (dry) - heavy for a 600 !

Take it easy and goto a RRRS course or a AWNMR. It really will help you get a good feel for your new bike!

I prefer a heavy bike, as it's more stable. But slow and sluggish around corners. I figure once I can flick this heavy beast around corners, jumping on something lighter is going to be all the more fun!

Keep the revs low for the first week or so, to get used to the extra torque and power...

my 2c !

Edit: 210 not 300 ! lol

[Steam]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, keep 'em coming.

[Shadows]

Older bikes are heavy... mines about 300kg - heavy for a 600 !

You should replace your lead fairing, dude. Don't you know that shit is bad for you?

[eviltwin]

yeah mine is bigger than yours, roughly 220kg...but i've been lugging it around so long now it just feels so light and whippy, i poke it around corners quick as a flash mate, and one day soon, you too will feel just as comfortable with yours.

[Macktheknife]

Take your time mate, no hurry to get used to this bike. Give yourself time to adjust and practice everything you learned from scratch with every new bike, because it will be different from what you learned it on.
The CX is a good bike and will go for ages if looked after well, great to have those bars on, they are worth gold! Good score.

[Lorax]

Well big brother, just don't go hurting yourself ok? Don't wanna have to wipe your arse. Maybe you should tie some helium balloons near the back to make it not so heavy.