Heavy bikes don't get blown around so much. A bit more work to maneuver around town and on the twisties, but they are also much more steady on the interstate.
I have yet to own a faired bike, but there have been a few 30 mile rides at 40 degrees F that I wish I had some better wind protection.
The biggest difference to me is the technology, The R65 is a different machine when first started than it is once it has warmed up than it is after a hard ride.
nicely put. The last time I synced my carbs was after a 120 mile run, with some sustained 80-85mph highway miles just before I got home. Go figure I've gone from a high idle to a low one.
