OK gotcha!
I'm preparing myself for that "let down" so it might not be as bad. I just to keep in mind that I'm saving at least $130 on the deal, more if I add up two MC tires to one CT, can do a burn out and not feel as guilty about tire wear and my billfold, and get more mileage out of it. Did I say that already but in different words? LOL
Just remember, give it some time. Lower the air pressure until it feels mushy. Then go back up about 2 or 3 psi. Dont ride hard yet. Get the feel for it. I believe that you will grow to absolutely love it. It took me about 30 miles to get the feel after I got the pressure right.
Nolton is right on the mark there I am a rather agressive rider in the corners and used to hate the metz spun up excessively when putting the hammer down coming out of the tighter twisties, the CT has always insprired convidence in the same situations now it starts to lift the front comming of corner or at least it did till just recently, the edges are getting a bit slick and while still gripping well in the dry are starting to creep and spin up under heavy throttle but I also have done 15000 km's giving her heap for a cost of $280.00au as opposed to a low 6000km's taking it a bit easier on the Metz at a cost of $450.00au
The only adjustment you really need to worry about is that being a lighter weight rider, at lower speeds around walking pace and just above you will probaly find the bike following every bump but given you now have the knowledge of it and tackle these situation prepared you will get used to it and on the open road as nolton said keep your tyre pressure mushy low and gradually build it up till the mushiness disapears and confidence grows. just remember to eat your Wheaties and you'll be right oh and then of course there is that massive counter steering you will be doing according to some it actually is only slightly more than you had to do with the Metz and in fact you won't even notice it after a hundred miles or 150 km's but a lot of the steering issues are solved by getting rid of the front Metz.... Some guys have found the Avon Cobra to be good I have not tried it but will swear on the Shinko (formerly know as Yokohama) 757 radial, It not only turns in like a demon but at only 1/3 of the cost is also giving better milage you. At the end of the day You must decide as these are only My impressions based on my riding style
