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- Oct 8, 2018
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Finally got my SF registered last weekend and have had a chance to put a few miles on it. Just a few though, it's now done 200 miles so still running in.
So how am I finding 961 ownership? First accomplishment is not beeping at everyone every time I try to use the indicators. Seem to have that sussed now!
Only able to do 60mph as that's 3500 revs which is my limit for the next hundred miles. A lot of vibration below 3500. Makes the bike feel alive, you know your riding it. My Hayabusa was lovely silky smooth. The 961 is not and it's all the better for it. Reminds me of my HD. It just puts a big smile on your face
It does seem to all smooth out above 3500 revs so looking forward to finding out what it's like higher up the rev range.
Handling is superb. It's so flickerbly. It's just what I was hoping it would be like. Suspension need softening for me, but I'll wait until after it's run-in before I fiddle, give it a chance to bed in first. It is an absolute pleasure through the twisties. Looking forward to trying them with a few more revs! Brakes are also excellent. Still using the gently, but can tell how good the feeling is.
Seems to need a delicate throttle hand around town. Also doesn't seem to like doing below 2000 revs, can get jerky. Just a case of learning to ride a different bike.
Mirrors are not bad. The usual 50% what's behind and 50% elbow. I'm thinking of bar end mirrors, but can see what someone means who posted on another thread, you would have to take your eyes off the road to look in them. Not much, it may be more noticeable on a CR, but you would need to move your head to where they would be, not just your eyes which is what you do for the standard mirrors.
Don't know how many more miles I'll get on it this year. It'll be a summer bike so only a couple more weeks until they start salting the roads and it will be Its hibernation time.
Very pleased with my purchase
So how am I finding 961 ownership? First accomplishment is not beeping at everyone every time I try to use the indicators. Seem to have that sussed now!
Only able to do 60mph as that's 3500 revs which is my limit for the next hundred miles. A lot of vibration below 3500. Makes the bike feel alive, you know your riding it. My Hayabusa was lovely silky smooth. The 961 is not and it's all the better for it. Reminds me of my HD. It just puts a big smile on your face
It does seem to all smooth out above 3500 revs so looking forward to finding out what it's like higher up the rev range.
Handling is superb. It's so flickerbly. It's just what I was hoping it would be like. Suspension need softening for me, but I'll wait until after it's run-in before I fiddle, give it a chance to bed in first. It is an absolute pleasure through the twisties. Looking forward to trying them with a few more revs! Brakes are also excellent. Still using the gently, but can tell how good the feeling is.
Seems to need a delicate throttle hand around town. Also doesn't seem to like doing below 2000 revs, can get jerky. Just a case of learning to ride a different bike.
Mirrors are not bad. The usual 50% what's behind and 50% elbow. I'm thinking of bar end mirrors, but can see what someone means who posted on another thread, you would have to take your eyes off the road to look in them. Not much, it may be more noticeable on a CR, but you would need to move your head to where they would be, not just your eyes which is what you do for the standard mirrors.
Don't know how many more miles I'll get on it this year. It'll be a summer bike so only a couple more weeks until they start salting the roads and it will be Its hibernation time.
Very pleased with my purchase
