Thanks again everyone. Will be in the Valley starting this Sunday afternoon. Was able to put 140 miles on her today riding two up with Annette.
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 almost like on an ultra classic but I think that was the backrest being a little too far forward. I'll adjust it back a tad for tomorrows ride. Actually once I laid back and down a bit with my feet out on the highway pegs, it fit me very well.
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:
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