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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 33
Between Rockford and Sterling Illinois |  Well finally got enough weather to get some miles in. Rode from Byron to Hoffman Estates yesterday in very gusty wind. (Had to get the tent I had ordered from Cabela's that I plan on taking on several bike trips this year.) The bike did great and I averaged 70/80 mph hour on the I-90 racetrack between Rockford and Chicago. Much more comfortable around the big trucks and wind gust after getting some miles on and have decided that the best way to drive this bike is a lot like flying a small plane, light touch on the tiller and let it trim itself. It's really quite good in the wind, just a lot different from my VTX.
Only thing I have for the dealer to fix/look at is the HI setting on the handgrips. (Never thought I would have that complaint on a bike) Everything else is working great. Stage 1, Level 1 has worked perfectly, no stalling or decel backfiring, and mileage is running about 43 mpg. For as big as the bike looks it is a blast to lean over and I'm more impressed with the handling every ride. I have yet to scrape anything and can tell that the lean angle is greater than my other ride. Slow speed manners are great. Rougher roads are much, much, more comfortable than the VTX.
I will pass on that when your off and moving the bike around the garage and you are not in the saddle be careful of the kickstand. It goes up pretty easy.
Cheers, and enjoy your ride!! |
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | Did ya drop it? I did just like you stated. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 177
NW Illinois | 70 to 80 mph on I 90 you must of got passed by everyone out there, hope it wasnt during rush hour
The new Cabelas is prety nice store
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 33
Between Rockford and Sterling Illinois | I didn't drop it but my left #$%@^ is a little lower than the right one now. Just got back from my first ride with the bike in the dark and man are the lights great. Also if I was on my VTX I'd be wearing chaps and heavy pants to stay warm. I can't beleive it's supposed to snow tonight. |
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500 plus a few, 1st dealer service