The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Reopropf on April 03, 2010, 06:39:52 PM
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Here are some pics from my destination, an airhead-mac pac season opening ride event, "gassing day" ; I am the guy in background in black suit, gray hair in the picture where the front wheel of LS is seen.
http://picasaweb.google.com/321design/100403GasserRide#
I'd like to report that my first real ride on my LS was fantastic. I had lots of fun, and can report that the bike is a strong runner and doesn't appear to have quirks or need any adjustments.
Handling was excellent; new Macadams, fork springs/bearings and rear shocks made for a smooth, pleasant ride. Seat was fine but arse did get a bit tired from saddle time.
Braking with new rotars and EBC pads with braided steel lines made for adequate stopping, but not remarkable.
Clutch, transmission and drivetrain were smooth and functioned really well.
Engine has great pull, torque and loves to be challenged on the road. It was keeping up with and passing traffic on all kinds of country, suburban and highway roads.
What I loved about the bike is it's ridability and fun factor. I ENJOYED myself all day. I loved looking down the road, cranking the throttle, setting up the many turns on my 200 mile jaunt. I felt comfortable at the bikes speeds, and like that the 650 has REASONABLE limits.
My project complete, I am TRULY satisfied and accomplished EXACTLY what I wanted when I set out to buy an airhead last spring.
Looking forward to tomorrow, another beautiful day forcasted.
Peter
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You were having way too much fun to take time to get pictures. ;D
Congratulations on getting done and finally getting out for a nice ride. You will have a great fun summer! 8-)