Hi all,
Rode my B/O Jester to the dealer today and traded it and some $$$$ for my new #199 Duracell. After picking up my scoot I had a chance to ride the Duracell out to another dealer (60 miles away) with my riding buddy Bob to trade in his Jester on his new Duracell # 260. Hard to believe that we had a shipping dates of 9/25, and 11/16; both bikes arrived this week (go figure).
I purchased my scoot at Century HD in Medina OH and they treated me great. MRSP and a real good trade in value.
Nonetheless, the weather was great today and I rode 148 miles and the bike is much much better than my 07 Jester. Ride is quite a bit smoother, engine is quieter, torque and / or throttle response is “right now” and the bike appears to be more powerful. The engine does not lug below 2000 rpm, in fact it felt very responsive and smooth at 1800 rpm in 6th gear. The antilock brakes are superb!! I purposely tried them out and they are AWESOME!!! Seating position is very comfortable and the bike feels more nimble and responsive. Also, the cruise control is very responsive and appears to hold speed better. Tried everything on the bike and it all worked perfectly. After 10,000 miles on my Jester I thought that it couldn’t get much better, I was wrong!! This bike is better in ways you would not normally think of and it is a nice surprise. Along with the 6 gallon tank, miles to empty, isolation drive, and the awesome paint job, this is the best HD I’ve ever had.
Three of us looked the bikes over and could not find one defect in paint, fit or finish on either bike (very very very slight orange peal). The bike is perfect in every way and a pleasure to ride! At 60 MPH, I just wanted to crank it up faster and faster because it felt like I was going too slow for the riding conditions.
Those of you waiting for yours, it is well worth the wait. Pictures to come soon (sorry forgot to take the camera).
Cerdo
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Topic: # 199 Duracell Ride report (Read 1507 times)