Did about 60 miles through the hills today.
Ride impressions:
1. Excellent acceleration and easy to loop. 1100cc in a dirt bike package. What could possibly go wrong?
2. I felt quite confident on good dirt and gravel roads with it despite the street tyres.
3. The ergos are great, but the stock seat is harsh, although it looks awesome. The Sargent seat was an excellent inclusion in the deal.
4. The carbon aftermarket mirrors with integral indicators helped with lane filtering and squeezing into parking, etc. Another great part of the deal.
5. A commanding view of the road is a cliche', but oh so true. I'm quite observant, but saw a lot more.
6. It feels strange being up so high, but you dirt blokes will be fine. My brother will love it.
7. It takes a bit of getting used to the long travel suspension, but it gave me confidence on rough roads where the M900 is bouncing around and off line.
8. Everyone takes a second look trying to work out what it is.
9. The response is sensational and can only get better with tuning.
10. The clutch pull was heavy which surprised me given the radial M/C.
11. They still persist with clutch springs and retainers that rust. I changed them.
12. The DP Termi 2 into 1 system looks sensational and sounds great, but doesn't sound as good as the twin Termis on my M900.
13. Your right boot rubs the paint off the clutch cover.
14. It's cop bait, so ride with restraint. Yeah, sure.
15. The brakes were strong and the suspension felt good even though I haven't dialled it in yet.
16. Extra Wog chrome was part of the deal
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17. Throttle control is everything.
So glad I got it. I shall call her Zoot. Naughty, naughty, wicked Zoot. She should be spanked soundly
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