Post by: Robmay on September 11, 2014, 08:04:32 PM
Post by: Robmay on September 11, 2014, 08:07:35 PM
Trying another to see if this posts correctly.
Post by: Robmay on September 11, 2014, 08:18:09 PM
Post by: Fired00d on September 11, 2014, 08:29:10 PM
d00d could you fix that first pic?Done, and congrats!!!! Not your fault pic was sideways... Chip did it. :D :D
Trying another to see if this posts correctly.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Post by: Robmay on September 11, 2014, 08:30:44 PM
Post by: OBB on September 11, 2014, 08:54:17 PM
thought you were going for another red one?
Post by: East Coast on September 11, 2014, 09:29:57 PM
Post by: Jock on September 11, 2014, 09:37:19 PM
:2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Robmay on September 11, 2014, 09:57:56 PM
Post by: gadgetz on September 11, 2014, 10:08:17 PM
Chip in his element there. Nice looking bike Rob. :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Robmay on September 11, 2014, 11:16:38 PM
Atta boy! And what mods do I see this bike under-going?
:2vrolijk_21:
Just throwing some different mufflers on it to check the sound. Sitting in the garage it sounds real nice. Hope to get out on the road tomorrow and get some break-in miles completed and then some. :drink:
Post by: Robmay on September 12, 2014, 12:03:45 AM
Good deal.
Nah. Looks too much like my 2011. Nothing wrong with it, just wanted something different. I'm afraid I'm gonna be sick when I see a blue one in person!!
Post by: Robmay on September 12, 2014, 12:04:21 AM
Chip in his element there. Nice looking bike Rob. :2vrolijk_21:
Thank you!!
Post by: Robmay on September 12, 2014, 12:05:36 AM
Congrats! :2vrolijk_21:
Thank you EC!
Post by: HogBreath on September 12, 2014, 05:16:05 AM
Post by: DICKW on September 12, 2014, 06:13:42 AM
Post by: Jock on September 12, 2014, 07:00:32 AM
Just throwing some different mufflers on it to check the sound. Sitting in the garage it sounds real nice. Hope to get out on the road tomorrow and get some break-in miles completed and then some. :drink:
I'll be interested in your thoughts...have a nice break-in ride! Will we see this baby in "The Valley?"
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Post by: miker on September 12, 2014, 07:51:53 AM
Congratulations Rob!
Post by: iski on September 12, 2014, 08:20:33 AM
When you get some miles on it, would be interested in a ride report.
Post by: Boatman on September 12, 2014, 08:39:29 AM
Post by: ultrarider123 on September 12, 2014, 08:45:09 AM
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on September 12, 2014, 08:53:22 AM
Nah. Looks too much like my 2011. Nothing wrong with it, just wanted something different. I'm afraid I'm gonna be sick when I see a blue one in person!!You going to Maggie Valley? If so you will see a Blue one. I was torn between your color and the blue I got.
Post by: dooinit2u on September 12, 2014, 09:20:53 AM
Congratulations. But..the trouble you go to just to win the clean bike contest.
That's funny right there...and Rob bought a brand new one to compete....
Just raggin' ya Rob.
Chip, you doin a nice job, so bring all your tools to MV so we can all have the same service...HAHAHA
Again, Awesome bike Rob..
Post by: tlr on September 12, 2014, 04:52:02 PM
BTW, V&H just came out with a new pipe called 450. THey are 4.5" in a non stepped design. They say a tad quieter than the Hi Outputs but same internal design with a little more fiberglass wrap. Good luck and post details and pics
Post by: Robmay on September 12, 2014, 11:44:11 PM
No rain today, high around 90°. The V&H slip on sound real good and didn't seem to interfere in anyway. Bike was noticeably hotter during the initial 50 break in, then settled down some, then seemed to get warm/hot off and on but not unbearable. I am hoping it will get better with more miles.
I'd have to say, and Annette agrees this is the best bike we've had yet. The center of gravity seems lower, the balance is almost perfect and the bars....took some getting used to but they really fit me well. I did feel a little close in
The torque and HP were both very adequate so far. Didn't do any dogging on it but a couple of times I felt the need to twist a little on the throttle when pulling out into traffics and the bike responded very well.
On the interstate for about 10 miles on the way back to Chip and Nancy's house the bike ran very smooth and felt very solid.
The wind.....this was my big dream....and it came true! Both rider and passenger felt very comfortable with the wind. I could tell the difference when I opened the three fairing vents but in a good way. Not better, just maybe cooler due to the movement of the air.
I am very happy with this purchase. I can see keeping this one for a while as long as there are no major mechanical issues or probably even then. It's that good...to me.
Used the GPS some. Need to read up on it more and adjust some settings like always moving up the screen instead of North always at the top, just my personal preference. Also need better "next turn" warnings. I'm hoping it's just some settings.
Any other questions just let me know.
Here she is today before leaving out for our ride:
Post by: Robmay on September 12, 2014, 11:45:54 PM
When we returned:
Post by: Robmay on September 12, 2014, 11:46:25 PM
Post by: Bubba on September 13, 2014, 12:00:22 AM
Glad you are enjoying the new ride.
Post by: Phantom309 on September 13, 2014, 03:23:31 AM
Post by: Jock on September 13, 2014, 04:23:24 AM
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Post by: FLSTFI Dave on September 13, 2014, 07:29:08 AM
You are correct wind management is better. I am getting use to being on an Ultra, all my others have been the custom style.
Looking forward to seeing you bike in the Valley.
Post by: fastfreddy on September 13, 2014, 10:06:20 AM
Post by: CVODON on September 13, 2014, 04:09:42 PM
Post by: OBB on September 13, 2014, 07:09:50 PM
Forgot the seat. Very comfortable for both of us. No issues for either her or me.Do you have the backrest folded down for Annette to be able to get on and off the bike easier? I don't think my current backrest does that.
When we returned:
Post by: Jock on September 13, 2014, 07:42:11 PM
Do you have the backrest folded down for Annette to be able to get on and off the bike easier? I don't think my current backrest does that.
Your new one will!
Nice!
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Post by: Robmay on September 13, 2014, 11:31:17 PM
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Post by: Tbone on September 16, 2014, 05:49:31 PM
Post by: Robmay on September 16, 2014, 07:41:39 PM
Congrats on the new Scooter. I seem to remember you had a Blue 07 like me once. I told you Chip is a cleaning machine. :drink:
Yes I did! This is the third CVO since then and may be the last for a while. Have ridden two days up here in the curves and this thing is sweet!
Post by: lowflight on September 16, 2014, 07:42:16 PM
Post by: Robmay on September 16, 2014, 07:42:28 PM
That is a Beautiful bike Rob, congratulations!
Thanks Bob!
Post by: Beemer on September 16, 2014, 07:46:17 PM
Post by: Robmay on September 16, 2014, 08:12:07 PM
Looks great seen a blue one and your is so fine that i got one also well will get Friday! :pepper: :pepper:
Awesome! Let's hear about it when you get it!
Post by: Robmay on September 16, 2014, 08:22:21 PM
Did you notice how there is no air coming up your legs and hitting you in the chest with your feet on the highway pegs? I did and to me that is a big improvement...really no difference down on the floor boards or up on the pegs! I agree with all your other assessments. It keeps getting better.
We ran 300+ miles today. Lots of twistys and about 100 miles on the interstate this evening to get back. When we got back to the cabin, we both were excited about the ride and nowhere near wore out. The bike just sticks in the curves, handles the bumps well enough (for us, about 320-325 pounds between the two of us plus rain gear/leathers, tools etc) and eats up the miles in the super slab. Wind is really nice. Enough but not tiring. As you said, feet on the pegs, which is how I rode 99% of the interstate, and no wind kicking your but.
My wife usually is leaning on me several times throughout a 300+ ride and mainly on me by the last 60, but not today! At one point on the curves today she leaned up and said " from where I'm sitting, this bike handles even better than the red bike" ( our 2011 RG Ultra). We both agree that this is the best bike all around we have ever owned.
Post by: Robmay on September 16, 2014, 08:25:30 PM
Great looking Bike and nice to read that your enjoying it. Ride Safe!
Thank you brother.
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on September 16, 2014, 09:31:21 PM
Post by: OBB on September 16, 2014, 10:02:30 PM
We ran 300+ miles today. Lots of twistys and about 100 miles on the interstate this evening to get back. When we got back to the cabin, we both were excited about the ride and nowhere near wore out. The bike just sticks in the curves, handles the bumps well enough (for us, about 320-325 pounds between the two of us plus rain gear/leathers, tools etc) and eats up the miles in the super slab. Wind is really nice. Enough but not tiring. As you said, feet on the pegs, which is how I rode 99% of the interstate, and no wind kicking your but.
My wife usually is leaning on me several times throughout a 300+ ride and mainly on me by the last 60, but not today! At one point on the curves today she leaned up and said " from where I'm sitting, this bike handles even better than the red bike" ( our 2011 RG Ultra). We both agree that this is the best bike all around we have ever owned.
I have just over 1350 miles on my blue one, love it. For a heavy bike it rides great, handles as well as my 12 skunk which was 110 pounds lighter. My first ever Ultra style bike and I like it. Wind is much better than on my 09 SERG or my 12 SERG.
You guys are killing me. I'm jealous as hell :-\ Mine will show up about the same time as the first blizzard I'm sure. :-[