just bought a 2012 this week, looking forward to spring

[Old N' Grumpy]

Welcome from Florida. Land of the strange!

 

[TURBO200R4]

welcome from arizona

 

[Gregger]

Theo, Welcome from Northern Ontario. Glad to see another rider bitten by the Rocket bug. Have fun and ride safe.

 

[Msmitch459]

Welcome from West Michigan

 

[MIG]

Welcome to the madhouse.... errrr... I mean Family! Great bunch here!! Have any photos of your new girl?
-MIG

 

[kipper]

Welcome from Scotland.

 

[scot in exile]

I recently moved to Illinois from Northern Idaho. This bike I purchased in Minnesota this week. I'm thinking about crash bars now. The ice on my driveway was bothering me while trying to turn around after unloading from my trailer and I did feel some weight on a tipping (on a dry spot in driveway!). I have short legs so tipping Is a fear I have on heavier bikes. Crash bars are not my style but it looks like there are many parts that would be damaged on a fall without them and I would hate to mar this beautiful bike. I have written on my profile page. Thank you all for being here...

Welcome from sunny Florida(sorry) crash bars are not every ones cup of tea but that one time when the bike falls over they will more tham pay for themselves.

 

[sonny]

Welcome from the big city of Henryetta Oklahoma. Crash bars mean you plan on laying it down. Here in Oklahoma we never prepare for the worst. (inside joke living in tornado ally)

 

[foxviewnet]

Welcome from Alabama Theodore!

 

[Fenners]

Welcome Theodore from Chesterfield UK.
The best thing to do is to keep her moving then you don't feel the weight.
Honestly you will get used to the weight after a while, I have had to change my riding style and approach with my old girl Grace. A Rocket does need to be told who is the boss so don't be afraid to throw it around.
Once you get her pointed it the right direction just goes for it.