New Bike - aka Time for Pics when you have no gas

[bobmcduff]

So I just picked up my bike yesterday afternoon, brand new 07 and absolutely love it. Was a bit cold (yesterday reached 48, today was about 44). No mods done yet, but the rear hugger and new arrow slip-ons ordered, and sure there will be more on the way. Managed to put about 150 miles on it despite the cold, and only two problems.
1) tank bag i got is a little big, and accidentally hit the kill switch when i turned hard right.
2) wasn't paying attention to how much was in the tank and ran out just after leaving the house this morning.

while waiting for someone to bring me over a gallon of fuel made for a good time to snap some pics. Also as an FYI, i see so much discussion on break-in procedures, and while people argue how to ride it, I took pics of the oil that came out after 100 miles.... the shiniest oil i ever did see.

hopefully the pics come out correctly, ive never posted pics on this forum before.









I might post some up to the pics section later.

[CivicEM205]

that 3rd picture looks mighty familiar, hahahaha!

[bobmcduff]

I wonder how that could be

[Goffe]

The tank bag does kinda look big. Congrats on the new ride! Hope it warms up soon! (Hope it warms and dries up here as well.)

[Night Train]

Hey there. Congratulations on the new ride!! Many happy years to ya!! I have the tank locker (google it) and it is pretty sizeable but does not interfere with the controls in any way. You may want to look into it!!

[Catenaccio]

Great bike. Enjoy!

[Lucas_98_ST]

Nice ride! Did you have a heart attack when the bike died in the turn?

[bobmcduff]

Luckily was just trying to follow someone switchin lanes in stand still traffic, so i wasn't even moving. But still a brand new bike that just "died" for no reason makes your heart drop for a second (took me about 30 seconds to piece together what happened).

I've been reading these forums for a while now (since last July when I got my new job) and this has been planned since then. This forum has been great in helping me pick which bike I wanted (was looking at the 919 and FZ1 besides this) and am completely happy with my choice. Waiting for 60+ weather and many many miles. Just have to find some better riding roads, where i live are a lot of scenic flat roads... time to travel

[HeliBif]

Let's see this oil

[listo]

bobmcduff,

Where in South Jersey are you. I'm in Beachwood, should be getting my S3 in a few weeks.