1100 EVO vs Street Triple R / Blasphemy?

[thought]

Congrats!  You'll love it.

It'll be a bit cranky at first, but you'll see that the more miles you put on it the happier it gets.  For me, I found that it didnt get out the break in period till it hit 4k miles.  After that it just became butter smooth.

Oh, and sliders... get em on right away

[Curmudgeon]

Done deal. Have Duc in garage. A redhead. 

I decided to make an offer this past weekend. So I went in, laid a number ($$) on the counter, and we wound up meeting in the middle. The deal includes a 14T sprocket that I'll have installed at the 600 mile service.

Congrats!  

Typical American impulse buyer. Couldn't wait an hour to get the sprocket on before taking it home.  

Seriously, once you get the 14T on, rack up some miles before you decide to mod anything. Miles make a difference. They did a pretty good job with the stock bike otherwise. I'm always impressed with how quiet the headlight, mirror, bikini fairing combo is at higher speeds. With all the torque that bike has, learn to use the transmission to do a lot of your work and leave the brakes for quick stops and minor course corrections. You'll see what I mean when you get the hang of it.

On Tuesday run by the shop and have them adjust the preload on that rear shock and fiddle with the settings to match..., unless you weigh 225#.   The sag in the rear should match the front. The bikes are delivered set up for a light rider and lighter passenger. This will make a large difference too.

If you get tired of "arrest me red", there are easy "options".

[El-Twin]

It'll be a bit cranky at first, but you'll see that the more miles you put on it the happier it gets.  For me, I found that it didnt get out the break in period till it hit 4k miles.  After that it just became butter smooth.

Oh, and sliders... get em on right away

Thanks! And yes, she was a bit cranky. But I expected that, so it was no problem. I know she'll smooth out in time, like you say.

And right, frame sliders and a new helmet are the first priorities. Is there a favored brand of sliders?

[El-Twin]

Typical American impulse buyer.

Impulse my a$$. As you know, I've been thinking about this for a year now. If it weren't for this forum, I might have forgotten all about it.

Seriously, once you get the 14T on, rack up some miles before you decide to mod anything. Miles make a difference. They did a pretty good job with the stock bike otherwise. I'm always impressed with how quiet the headlight, mirror, bikini fairing combo is at higher speeds. With all the torque that bike has, learn to use the transmission to do a lot of your work and leave the brakes for quick stops and minor course corrections. You'll see what I mean when you get the hang of it.

Right, I'll wait till she smooths out before I do any serious fiddling. And I was surprised how that little bikini fairing actually makes a difference. And I do have a lot of "getting the hang of it" ahead of me. 

[El-Twin]

On Tuesday run by the shop and have them adjust the preload on that rear shock and fiddle with the settings to match..., unless you weigh 225#.  The sag in the rear should match the front. The bikes are delivered set up for a light rider and lighter passenger. This will make a large difference too.

If you get tired of "arrest me red", there are easy "options".

Yup, suspension set-up is a top priority. I noticed she was a little on the stiff side this last weekend. I don't know how to go about a proper set-up, but that's what the dealer is for.

I really like the "arrest me red" actually. The bike and the car are now a perfect match. 

[thought]

And right, frame sliders and a new helmet are the first priorities. Is there a favored brand of sliders?

Speedymoto, motovation, and trex are all good options.  I personally like the speedymotos best though.  Rizoma makes really nice looking ones but they are around 2x the cost of the others.

[RC Fan]

Happy bike day to you!


I had Speedymoto frame sliders, and Rhinomoto bar-end sliders. 

[El-Twin]

Happy bike day to you!

Thank you!  I know you'll enjoy that Street Triple too, when it comes in.

[RC Fan]

I am sure I shall.  The waiting is getting difficult as bike fever is setting in!

[MojoWorking]

Congrats El-Twin, I just became an Evo owner myself.  Having a great time so far.

[EvilSteve]

Congratulations. Now where are those pics? 

[Curmudgeon]

Yup, suspension set-up is a top priority. I noticed she was a little on the stiff side this last weekend. I don't know how to go about a proper set-up, but that's what the dealer is for.

I really like the "arrest me red" actually. The bike and the car are now a perfect match. 

Just make sure the sag is measured with you on the bike. It should be even on both ends. Then adjust the damping screw to match that spring setting. After that, if it still feels stiff, back off the damping screw one click.

Guards Red Porsche? Something Italian? (BTW, more "civilian" Ferraris in Italy are, or were, silver rather than red.)

If you're feeling flush, consider a Schuberth C3 if it fits your head shape. VERY quiet on a naked bike when it's broken in. Wish I had one. Still using a Concept but have been using Schuberth or their BMW System variants since ~ 1982. Favorite helmet of everyone from Olympic bobsledders to F1 drivers...

[El-Twin]

Congratulations. Now where are those pics? 

Okay, I know this is lame, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet. But I plan to practice.

Just make sure the sag is measured with you on the bike. It should be even on both ends. Then adjust the damping screw to match that spring setting. After that, if it still feels stiff, back off the damping screw one click.

If you're feeling flush, consider a Schuberth C3 if it fits your head shape. VERY quiet on a naked bike when it's broken in. Wish I had one. Still using a Concept but have been using Schuberth or their BMW System variants since ~ 1982. Favorite helmet of everyone from Olympic bobsledders to F1 drivers...

Keep the good advice coming. I'm taking notes here. 

[El-Twin]

Congratulations. Now where are those pics? 

Proof at last!





I'm halfway to my 6oo mile service.

[thurmanjr7]

The one thing I would bring up is resale value, the duc is going to hold value much better than the str.