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Well,
After changing the oil and painting the header and removing the lower fairing Friday, I changed the oil again yesterday to a lighter weight for much easier shifting and then took my maiden voyage on the bike today.
I'm a little goofy and rusty after a year off plus a bit gun-shy having ended on a bad note last year. But..........
It was great! My hips need to get used to the bigger spread on this gas can and higher feet than the bandit. Also, the rear being narrower steps out a bit easier on gravel/sand. But I really like how quickly this heavy bike turns in on the narrow tires!
The bike has a nice raspy sound through the yosh that a previous owner put on. The engine is very smooth and really pulls if I twist the wrist. I'm not up for pushing anything right now though. But each sucessive corner was smoother and more fun as I rode. The commute to work is going to be fun again and I'm really looking forward to it!
Chris
After changing the oil and painting the header and removing the lower fairing Friday, I changed the oil again yesterday to a lighter weight for much easier shifting and then took my maiden voyage on the bike today.
I'm a little goofy and rusty after a year off plus a bit gun-shy having ended on a bad note last year. But..........
It was great! My hips need to get used to the bigger spread on this gas can and higher feet than the bandit. Also, the rear being narrower steps out a bit easier on gravel/sand. But I really like how quickly this heavy bike turns in on the narrow tires!
The bike has a nice raspy sound through the yosh that a previous owner put on. The engine is very smooth and really pulls if I twist the wrist. I'm not up for pushing anything right now though. But each sucessive corner was smoother and more fun as I rode. The commute to work is going to be fun again and I'm really looking forward to it!
Chris
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