I've had mine since November and took it easy for a while. It's hard to do! I never babied it though, just no red line stuff....even to date. I changed the oil at 2900 miles, and so far she purrs like a kitten at 70-75.
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Your bike is the best color.
I just got in from riding. It takes off like a raped ape, pulls like an ox in top gear, handles like a fat sport bike...I dig it!!!
The windshield is sooooo wrong. The wind hits me around chin level, buffeting my head and pummeling my ear holes. I'd rather have no windshield at all and have clean air flow than the turbulence.
I'd like to sit a bit lower and farther back.
And I'd like a couple weeks off so I can just ride. 'gw-smiley'
Okay - if you haven't yet, use the search window to figure out the "order" of mods...
1. Seat
2. Drop Pegs and whatever else may affect your posture
3. Now the Windscreen
Since the windscreen is effectively useless, most people change that nearly immediately, then realize they want So they get a different seat and then "shazam," that $300 new windshield is somehow wrong with the new seat.
All right, got it. Seat before windshield. I'm eyeing the Mustang. My gf likes the stock passenger seat. Whatever I get will need to be at least as comfortable for her. I'm considering modifying the stock seat instead of purchasing a new one. Anyone modify by cutting down and back the foam?
What year models does the brake recall apply to?
I'm working 12 hr shifts today and tomorrow. Wish I were out riding. I wonder if there is a DFW meetup for GW riders...
I found a deluxe Mustang seat at a local dealer and put it on in their parking lot. I like sitting more in the bike. Good addition. I put 75 miles on today just riding the back roads.
Can't wait to add a better windshield so my ears will stop being pummeled. That's next.
I have a 19" baggershield with vent laying around doing nothing if you want it. $25 plus actual shipping cost. I replaced it with the Madstad, which I absolutely love. The Baggershield is ok, but to be honest the Madstad is it.
I added Mic O Pegs to mine. Spring loaded and retractable and they let me stretch out.
congrats on your bike. I absolutely love mine.
Thanks! I don't have many miles on it, yet, but I sure am getting to know it. I'm hoping for many years and many miles of getting to know it. :) I rode some twisty roads yesterday, and practiced turns and figure 8s in a parking lot.
It's been so long since I've had a new bike, I forgot what it's like practicing with a new bike.
I like the stripped down look. I'm going to try the 11-14" range. I don't mind wind hitting the top of my head. Just need to get my ears out of the turbulent spot. So, I'll pass, but do appreciate the offer on the windshield!
The Mick O Pegs look nifty. Are they adjustable so you can find your happy spot?
They offer different configurations for different rider sizes and riding styles, but once mounted, not really adjustable. I got the ones for tall riders and aggressive riding style. they mount to the engine guards on the upper horizontal part. That way they don't scrape in the corners. The company is very helpful in selecting a style. The let my legs straighten out and what I really like is that with the spring loading, they swing back up so they don't drag in the corners. They do look like they would hit if you drop the bike. So far I have not had to find out for sure.
I was wondering about cornering clearance with the pegs. They sound like a good option. I've looked at Kuryakyn and Rivco. The Rivco look great, but I'm concerned about the limited adjustability. I'd have to try em before buying em. I hope I never drop the F6. I dropped my Night Train once in the 12 years I've had it, just last year. Dead centered on a tiny piece of wood coming up to a stop sign. Dumped the bike, stayed on my feet. Had to repair a dented gas tank, still have ground metal mirrors, blinkers and brake lever. Grrrrr.
I can just imagine how much plastic would need replaced with a good drop of the F6.
A simple drop should not bother the plastic the way I see it. The front and rear guards should catch before any plastic hits. There is even a way to lay the bike on its right side to change the back tire.
I was mistaken. the mic o pegs I got are mounted to the vertical part of the engine guards.