Jamie
Living Legend
My Green Machine (born Cardinal Red) just had her 4th anniversary. I have unearthed the notes I took a few of days after taking delivery, on Oct. 13, 2004 (with TOR pipes and the associated tune):
"Impressive on all accounts, a bit intimidating at first although reasonably comfy, the handlebar needs to be re-tightened, fuel idiot light AND gauge don't work (show near empty tank after only 100 k's /60 miles???), not enough slack in the clutch cable, pathetic horn, great brakes and roadholding but disappointing cornering clearance... or am I "pushing it" ???"
All what needed to be fixed was fixed by Nov. 6 that year, except the weak horn (have since installed a Magnum) and... the inadequate cornering clearance (
to Wilbur) but I eventually resigned myself to it.
Best. Jamie
"Impressive on all accounts, a bit intimidating at first although reasonably comfy, the handlebar needs to be re-tightened, fuel idiot light AND gauge don't work (show near empty tank after only 100 k's /60 miles???), not enough slack in the clutch cable, pathetic horn, great brakes and roadholding but disappointing cornering clearance... or am I "pushing it" ???"
All what needed to be fixed was fixed by Nov. 6 that year, except the weak horn (have since installed a Magnum) and... the inadequate cornering clearance (
to Wilbur) but I eventually resigned myself to it.Best. Jamie
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