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Well I've managed to do a few miles on my new bike since I got home.
First impressions after the test ride at the Dealer, were that I would need a different seat (I opted for the Street Rally seat) and a screen (Yamaha one).
These duly arrived and fitted to my bike.
After my first decent run I thought I needed to adjust the suspension, it was a bit bouncy front and rear (probably doesn't help I'm 15 stone). Thanks to Triple Trouble for his settings. Tried them out. It's made a big difference.
Happy with the new seat, I don't slide toward the tank anymore. But didn't realise that it's quite a bit taller than the standard one, I've only got short legs. It's still bloody hard though. Arse is sore after about 80 miles.
Still have an issue with windblast even with the Yamaha screen. My head is in clear air which is great, there is nothing worse than buffeting. But at speeds in excess of 80 mph (on private roads Officer) I'm getting a lot of pressure on my body and can't maintain that speed for long. For Info I'm 5' 10".
Looking on the Forum some folks don't seem to have an issue with speeds even in excess of that. Maybe I need to try a taller screen like the Powerbronze.
Love the bike, it's light, full of torque and goes like stink even when running it in.
Hopefully the weather will hold up here in the NE of Scotland and I can get the 600 miles in quickly, then get it serviced and unleash the beast.
Cheers
John S
First impressions after the test ride at the Dealer, were that I would need a different seat (I opted for the Street Rally seat) and a screen (Yamaha one).
These duly arrived and fitted to my bike.
After my first decent run I thought I needed to adjust the suspension, it was a bit bouncy front and rear (probably doesn't help I'm 15 stone). Thanks to Triple Trouble for his settings. Tried them out. It's made a big difference.
Happy with the new seat, I don't slide toward the tank anymore. But didn't realise that it's quite a bit taller than the standard one, I've only got short legs. It's still bloody hard though. Arse is sore after about 80 miles.
Still have an issue with windblast even with the Yamaha screen. My head is in clear air which is great, there is nothing worse than buffeting. But at speeds in excess of 80 mph (on private roads Officer) I'm getting a lot of pressure on my body and can't maintain that speed for long. For Info I'm 5' 10".
Looking on the Forum some folks don't seem to have an issue with speeds even in excess of that. Maybe I need to try a taller screen like the Powerbronze.
Love the bike, it's light, full of torque and goes like stink even when running it in.
Hopefully the weather will hold up here in the NE of Scotland and I can get the 600 miles in quickly, then get it serviced and unleash the beast.
Cheers
John S