After bringing home my leftover '13 yesterday, I was able to put 30 miles on her today. My initial impressions are very positive. I like the ergos, the handling, brakes, etc.
I do have two issues with the bike though. The first is easily fixed for about $100 and that's the flimsy stock windscreen. While the wind protection seems fine, the bike will look better with a tinted screen.
And my second issue is more me than the bike. I don't know how I'm going to get through this friggin' break in period!!!! 4000 rpms for 600 miles and 6000 rpms til 1000 miles?!? This is torture!!!!!! I know there are many different views regarding proper ways to break in a motorcycle. Some people say break it in like you stole it, others say break it in in the manner in which you plan to ride it and then there is sticking to the factory recommendations.
Since I just dropped down over $4000 cash and I am financing another $4000, it is likely I will own this bike for quite some time. So I will likely stick somewhat close to the factory recommendations if for nothing else a bit of peace of mind. But thoughts, opinions and experiences on break and procedures are welcome.
I do have two issues with the bike though. The first is easily fixed for about $100 and that's the flimsy stock windscreen. While the wind protection seems fine, the bike will look better with a tinted screen.
And my second issue is more me than the bike. I don't know how I'm going to get through this friggin' break in period!!!! 4000 rpms for 600 miles and 6000 rpms til 1000 miles?!? This is torture!!!!!! I know there are many different views regarding proper ways to break in a motorcycle. Some people say break it in like you stole it, others say break it in in the manner in which you plan to ride it and then there is sticking to the factory recommendations.
Since I just dropped down over $4000 cash and I am financing another $4000, it is likely I will own this bike for quite some time. So I will likely stick somewhat close to the factory recommendations if for nothing else a bit of peace of mind. But thoughts, opinions and experiences on break and procedures are welcome.
