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Took possesion of mine in mid-July (03 TBS). Took the lil lady for a 4 day 900 ,ile anniversary trip (her first longer than an afternoon ride ever). LOVED IT!
The seat is good for 120.0 miles. Followe dby at least a two hour lunch, and no mor ethan 50 miles between stops the rest of the day (200-250 mile days didn't allow this often).
Rear pre-load is absolutely ignorant (so are a lot of bikes)
I took it in for warranty after returning: tach (wavered), speedo (sticking), flash to pass switch (bad), paint peeling in the tank, instrument panel ground (too light a wire).
All were fixed with no questions asked saving the peeling paint. Will be draining and cleaning this winter, as I have to go to reserve much sooner than I used to.
No center stand (knew that).
Bad parking lot manners (turning radius not good at slow speeds).
Good?
Fully adjustable suspension; good seating position; great handling; good power (if I had wanted a speed triple, would have bought one); right on looks (real friend maker bike); driver foot pegs fold correctly (most wont let you put your feet down and move your bike forward without scapling your legs); short inseam friendly for two feet down. Changeable handlebars and risers (and cheaply); good mileage (have D&D 3:3 pipes; too loud though); decent range.
Overall, a very nicely matched motorcycle. Has good manners (save slow parking space manuevers), good balance of power, great brakes, easy to ride smoothly. I've had more power, and less power, but this is as well balanced a bike as my old FLH -- plus it handles and accelerates much better.
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Yee-haaaaa!
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