Hi folks,
well, I got her home. First time trying to attach a pix, so I hope this works...it looks terrible(the pix, not the bike). It was dark when I got home so this is under artificial lights in front of my garage...background is blown out...sorry about that...some thoughts....
I was able to take a ride today from the dealership before it started raining....my, oh my. I really thought my 2008 Custom with the 103ci big bore had some pull, but this thing has crazy torque in every gear. you let out the clutch and it is hauling the mail....smooth power delivery....very smooth, the fly-by-wire throttle is very responsive. First big twin I have ever had with it, so I was a little concerned...no need to be(obviously, I didn't shift past 3500, being in the break-in period and all)-but loads of grunt.
I really dig the instrument cluster...they did a fantastic job here. analog(and digital, if you like) tach, digital fuel level, MPH, and gear selection...It's incredible how much time they put into this thing....you can change the back light of the LCD, the tach, and the tach needle colors, independently, to one of 600 different color shades...mind boggling. it's located perfectly so you don't have to lower your head as with the traditional harley consoles on the tank.
I have only seen a few of the details so far, but as already stated everywhere, the paint has to be seen to be believed. Also, I found it interesting that there is no center brake light. The only brake lights are the two blinker pods on the rear struts...there is only a reflector going across the back of the lip of the fender(which is coming off as soon as I figure out how!)
The wheels-wow. The front wheel stands out more than any other part of the bike. With the front end sitting low, and the wheel being 21" and the tire being a 130, it just jumps out at you when first seeing the bike.
I don't think anyone is going to have to be concerned with whether the 240 rear tire affects handling because, well, the pedals scrape at any greater lean angle than a normal 90 degree turn on the street(ok, a slight exageration). There were a couple of twisties I took it on, and wow, there must have been sparks coming off the street I was scraping so hard! The front downward sloping of the frame is the cause. My Custom is just the opposite, the frame slopes upward toward the front giving much more lean angle. This thing is seriously slammed, very low....I was surprised just how low it sits in person. But I knew this from all the reviews. This is a straight line hot road and is long and low, and looks good getting from point A to B. But for me, that's what I wanted....when I want to do the twisties, I'll pull the HD out of the garage that can do serious damage to S curves
Fit on the bike-unbelievable. it pulls so hard in every gear, it's a good thing the pillion hugs your lower back nice and tight. I was really concerned about not having the 3" control extensions on this bike that are on my Custom, but I don't need them. I am 6'5" with a 32" inseam, and I have plenty of room. The pegs and controls are laid out pretty far forward. For me it's an absolute fantastic and comfortable riding position.
The ONLY thing I don't like thus far is that *_)% licence plate holder. I get that it's horizontal so it can be legal in all 50 states, but holy crap it is just so tacky on this bike...it's painful to look at it....now, it is spring loaded so it does fold inward..I am going to figure a way to keep it folded in until a cop stops me the first time
sorry this is long-finally, the seat....it is unique and the brown just works perfectly with the red color...the alligator skin pattern gives it a rustic, worn look that I like. I never have liked shiny black seats much....
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Topic: Bringing her home tomorrow! (Read 10556 times)