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Finally, after having my SuperT in my stable for over a week, I took my first (except for the short trip home from the dealer) ride today. Filled it up with "premium" and headed up the Big Thompson Canyon to Estes Park. Temp was about 80 when I left home and in the mid 70's when I got to Estes. The bike just seems to steer/lean itself through the Canyon - almost without any outside effort by myself. VERY happy so far. At Estes, I pick up Hwy 7 and head toward Lyons. This is a GREAT road (along with US 36 which also goes to Lyons), but Hwy 7 passes by a very beautiful landmark - the Chapel on the Rock. I stop and take a couple pictures and then head on down to Lyons and then into Loveland and home. Temp is about 90 when I arrive home..
Total trip was about 96 miles and about twice that many smiles.
Ride comments:
I like the wind management of the Wasp adjustable windscreen bracket (along with the stock windscreen).
Virtually all weight of the bike disappears when you start rolling. Seat is on high and it was doable for me with just a tad of tippy-toe. When I stopped for the pictures, it was a bit of a stretch, but not to the point of being uncomfortable.
Shifting is crisp and precise - even better than my FJR. Lever position may have to be adjusted down a tad.
Speedo is off about the normal amount - approximately 9-10%. Nothing new there!
Seat - too soon to tell. I was not wearing my normal Under Armour heat gear under my Dariens and I found my self changing positions more than usual. The slope that others have noted is real, but not sure if it is bad enough to do something about.
Vibrations/noises/etc. Pretty smooth overall and on par with many 4-cylinder bikes I've ridden and certainly better than any twin I've ever ridden. This is subjective I know, but at least this is how it felt to me!!
Interesting thing, my fuel gage never came off "full" until I was back home and put the bike on the side stand to open my gate. It then registered two bars down. Strange. I will keep an eye on this.
Conclusion:
Definitely a KEEPER!!!!
Rod
Total trip was about 96 miles and about twice that many smiles.
Ride comments:
I like the wind management of the Wasp adjustable windscreen bracket (along with the stock windscreen).
Virtually all weight of the bike disappears when you start rolling. Seat is on high and it was doable for me with just a tad of tippy-toe. When I stopped for the pictures, it was a bit of a stretch, but not to the point of being uncomfortable.
Shifting is crisp and precise - even better than my FJR. Lever position may have to be adjusted down a tad.
Speedo is off about the normal amount - approximately 9-10%. Nothing new there!
Seat - too soon to tell. I was not wearing my normal Under Armour heat gear under my Dariens and I found my self changing positions more than usual. The slope that others have noted is real, but not sure if it is bad enough to do something about.
Vibrations/noises/etc. Pretty smooth overall and on par with many 4-cylinder bikes I've ridden and certainly better than any twin I've ever ridden. This is subjective I know, but at least this is how it felt to me!!
Interesting thing, my fuel gage never came off "full" until I was back home and put the bike on the side stand to open my gate. It then registered two bars down. Strange. I will keep an eye on this.
Conclusion:
Definitely a KEEPER!!!!
Rod
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