Dr.D
Octane Boost
It was cool in the low 40’s so I had to layer a lot and that hurts the feel of the bike for me but I could not, help myself I had to go and I went alone having no brave souls to ride with me. 107 miles
On the first thirty miles I had four lane road with big sweepers. I had to focus on staying under 70 mph. The boundless power going this speed is like holding a race horse back with a constant pulling on the reins. The State Patrol works this road regularly, I know from experience. A couple of times it crept up to 90, oh well.
The second road was more curvy along the lake. This road is comfortable at 50 mph. I passed every car and truck I came to rolling on in third and fourth. The speed builds way to fast. I needed the brakes a lot. The first issue I had with the bike was the front end dive under braking seems a bit much. Anyone feel the same?
The next road has more open areas and I did het the 110 mark, **** that’s a lot of breeze with no windshield. I may try the little flyscreen. No way I’m putting a big plastic window on the front of this.
How fast does this mother go? Will it pull the redline of 6500 rpm, it feels like it should? My Harley’s would not pull redline in top gear, to much wind resistance and not enough horsepower.
The sound is very nice with the TORs pipes. I’m used to the sound of the big V twins and really like the Indians but this wild cat it silky smooth and sexy. Very Bentley- esque.
The seat is very nice and as comfortable as any bike I’ve been on . The seat on the CVO Lmited was a bit better but that is a 40K full dress tourer.
The bars are a bit of a reach and I may turn them down a tad.
The bike handles quite well for having that huge rubber out back but does require a firm counter steer.
The clutch pull is a reach even set on the #4 position. This is a Big Boy bike!
This bike is super cool and brings back the joy you felt as a kid on you first real bike. I can’t wait for better weather to wring this sucker out some more.
On the first thirty miles I had four lane road with big sweepers. I had to focus on staying under 70 mph. The boundless power going this speed is like holding a race horse back with a constant pulling on the reins. The State Patrol works this road regularly, I know from experience. A couple of times it crept up to 90, oh well.
The second road was more curvy along the lake. This road is comfortable at 50 mph. I passed every car and truck I came to rolling on in third and fourth. The speed builds way to fast. I needed the brakes a lot. The first issue I had with the bike was the front end dive under braking seems a bit much. Anyone feel the same?
The next road has more open areas and I did het the 110 mark, **** that’s a lot of breeze with no windshield. I may try the little flyscreen. No way I’m putting a big plastic window on the front of this.
How fast does this mother go? Will it pull the redline of 6500 rpm, it feels like it should? My Harley’s would not pull redline in top gear, to much wind resistance and not enough horsepower.
The sound is very nice with the TORs pipes. I’m used to the sound of the big V twins and really like the Indians but this wild cat it silky smooth and sexy. Very Bentley- esque.
The seat is very nice and as comfortable as any bike I’ve been on . The seat on the CVO Lmited was a bit better but that is a 40K full dress tourer.
The bars are a bit of a reach and I may turn them down a tad.
The bike handles quite well for having that huge rubber out back but does require a firm counter steer.
The clutch pull is a reach even set on the #4 position. This is a Big Boy bike!
This bike is super cool and brings back the joy you felt as a kid on you first real bike. I can’t wait for better weather to wring this sucker out some more.