My impressions of the bikes, keep in mind these demo rides are led by a RC that keep the bikes bunched up going less than 40mph on a short 2 or 3 mile loop around the dealership. After the first ride, I volunteered to sweep and fell way back to at least try to test the bikes.
First ride, SERG, tracked great and rode real smooooooooth. The cheesy crap rear shocks are still just that, would have helped to pump them up with my fat arse on them but since I've not been on the stock rear shocks in at least 3 years, it was easy to remember why I threw them out. This bike screamed for a couple of things; HEAT SHIELDS!!!!, it damned near blistered the backs of my legs right where the the seat hit my legs. SERT and pipes are a must, had to keep looking at the tach because I could not hear the engine at all. Also on my second trip I followed the SERG and it really needs the saddlebag lid spoiler lights, badly. Or better yet the European model with the center tail light, might take away from the looks but there ain't enough light back there to keep your butt from being run over. Handling was quick, cornered like a dream and I was very impressed with the brakes, being I am used to the Hawg Halters, these brembos are as good if not better. Even with the mushiness of the ABS, they were still very impressive to me. I'd give it a B
I'll skip the Cross Bones, fun but a day or 2 a year would be all I would get it out to play with. D
SEFB, it was a fantastic little light feeling rocket. It was a blast and I highly suggest you take a ride on one. Again, very impressed with the brakes and handling. I really got to test that little toy out. Had power to spare even with no SERT or decent pipes. But it is just that, a toy that is a blast to ride and it looks as good as it rides. IMHO A+ (for a third bike only to use as a bar hopper)
Now we come to the bike nobody liked yesterday and I was not even going to ride it but they asked if I would go one more time and sweep. So I got on the SEUC, chit! Sure wish I hadn't done that, I loved it, didn't seem as hot as the SERG and rode like a dream, throttle response was damn close to the SE Fat Bob even with all the extra pounds. I was all set to hate this barge and I was shocked. All it needs is better rear shocks, Traction Dynamics on the front are a must on this bike, tried a couple of hard stops and the front damn near dug a hole, must dip at least 4 to 5 " and felt like mush. I can't imagine how bouncy it would be on long sweeps with a dip, it would bounce you into space. Yes it defiantly need a SERT, pipes and AIR! I think the A/C on the SERG would be a must have on this SEUC. IMHO I have to give this bike a A+, I really loved it, which shocked me as I didn't even want to bother to ride it.
Chip, your going to love it. It is a fine SE.
That's about it, they are going to be here all week so if anybody needs any other information or more pictures of something, just let me know.
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