New to this beast of a bike.

Tell me about it! I just picked up a 2005 black edition R3 ! My vtx 1800 was heavy but this rocket is a beast! Heavy but oh so violent! And I love it!
 
Welcome from Montreal,Canada. Bienvenue! Yes you will get use to the little idiocences of this beast . Was out today for first ride since Heart problem last summer. I was very surprised that I didn't lose any of the tricks that I had developed over time. It was great to be back in the saddle .