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Old 01-05-2018, 08:49 PM   #8
spldart
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This bike is gonna kill me.
Every bike I've ever owned has been a more precise and nimble creature.

This thing is like a new 1970 Cadillac ElDorado.
I got power and speed but... Control and feel is nebulous at best.

I've been sideways now 4 times. Yet to lay it down though.
Engine compression braking in the wet can cause the rear to drag.
Rear brake to sensitive.
Front brake fine but weight doesn't transfer well to the front like a
shorter bike so I just Poo'd myself again in a panic stop 4 hours ago.
Torque from the bottom easily makes things interesting if your not
careful.

I've had bigger and way more powerful bikes but this is harder to get
used too...
Is that normal???

Edit: I've been exploring this bikes limits as I've been getting used to it...
And it's bit back in places I didn't expect.
It's unlike any of the past 20+ seats I've had my butt on in a big way.
Otherwise......
I think I like it a lot

Last edited by spldart; 01-05-2018 at 08:54 PM. Reason: to clarify....
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