CopB8
Well-known member
I too put a bunch more miles on my new bike over the weekend. Just over 500 total with of mix of moderate twisties and back road straights. Only 2 miles of it was on an Interstate. Here are a few more observations:
Cruise Control: While the 80mph limit is definitely going to be an issue I'm stil very glad it's on there. It's very easy to engage and disengage, has smooth responses and is pretty much seamless in it's operation. I used it a lot in non-highway enviroments. Also, I'm 'hoping' that if I have the choice of doing 90 and holding the throttle on a long haul or 80 on cruise I'll choose 80 and save on tickets. That may be wishful thinking.
Wind Protection: Not too different from the standard screen on the '04. I have to get used to toggling to a menu to adjust it though.
Start Button: More than once I found myself sitting in front of a venue wondering why my bike wasn't running and my hazard lights were on!
Dash: Beautiful job. Love the big digital speedo and gear selection. Trip Computer: Love it!
Handling: It definitely seems more balanced and less likely to 'fall' into a slow corner than my '04. Both have new tires. I would agree that there seems to be less nose-dive on braking as well. I'm almost finished de-installing the factory chicken strips. Have about a 1/2" to go
Seat: Marginally better than my stock '04 but still not exactly LazyBoy comfortable. Biggest thing is that it doesn't tend to push me into the tank as badly as the old one did. Will research alternatives but don't want a great big seat like the Russell. We'll see.
Non-GEN3: Used the Sena SMH10 headsets for the first time. Pretty decent but nothings going to be perfect in that environment.
Cruise Control: While the 80mph limit is definitely going to be an issue I'm stil very glad it's on there. It's very easy to engage and disengage, has smooth responses and is pretty much seamless in it's operation. I used it a lot in non-highway enviroments. Also, I'm 'hoping' that if I have the choice of doing 90 and holding the throttle on a long haul or 80 on cruise I'll choose 80 and save on tickets. That may be wishful thinking.
Wind Protection: Not too different from the standard screen on the '04. I have to get used to toggling to a menu to adjust it though.
Start Button: More than once I found myself sitting in front of a venue wondering why my bike wasn't running and my hazard lights were on!
Dash: Beautiful job. Love the big digital speedo and gear selection. Trip Computer: Love it!
Handling: It definitely seems more balanced and less likely to 'fall' into a slow corner than my '04. Both have new tires. I would agree that there seems to be less nose-dive on braking as well. I'm almost finished de-installing the factory chicken strips. Have about a 1/2" to go
Seat: Marginally better than my stock '04 but still not exactly LazyBoy comfortable. Biggest thing is that it doesn't tend to push me into the tank as badly as the old one did. Will research alternatives but don't want a great big seat like the Russell. We'll see.
Non-GEN3: Used the Sena SMH10 headsets for the first time. Pretty decent but nothings going to be perfect in that environment.