Dolson,
Great post! Many thanks.... you have certainly given food for thought.
Still not entirely sure the best way to do this. Brought the bike home last night. 23 Miles from the dealer on A roads (several miles of straight then a roundabout and a little city riding at the end). Rode her fairly gently keeping RPM to 3500-4000.
I think in essence what I should do is ride her normally, except for avoiding the lugging (everyone agrees on that it seems), but treat her gently and with respect. Also try to vary the engine speeds. In this day and age it is hard to find a road where you are not cruising along with the traffic.
Dealer also warned me about getting the tyres bedded in. He said they come coated with silicon and need a 100 or so miles to wear it off.. he advised not to lean too much or it might lost traction.
I keep going out to my garage to look at her... I cannot remember the last time I saw such a thing of beauty since Concorde and they my wife.
Trying to figure out where I can go riding today to put a few more miles one without caning her. (bike not wife).
Best wishes,
James.
