Right... you asked for it....
Okay, only got it Friday. First ride out... what have I done! Vibes, firm ride, can’t touch the throttle at all to start....
Knocked the rear suspension down one notch, another ride the next day, much nicer.
Started to appreciate it in a different way. It is of the past and once accepted, I love it already.
Took my wife out on it on Sunday, she thought the seat was very comfortable. She found a pad like this on my old T3 Guzzi very comfortable too.
Another ride yesterday, love it.
If I wish to criticise... when you are stationary at lights, the resonance of the vibes goes through my helmet.
But, bottom line..... very pleased. Still on the fence about selling my Transalp. It’s awkward, the way I have to move Gupta, my 350 out of the shed, uncover the Transalp. Move it onto the road to ride the 350. There’s no space to keep the 350 out. I know, first world problem having to move a bike to ride the other. I need to use a ramp, loosen the mirrors, bounce the back end round. It’s more of an irritant, but I think the Transalp will go. Both Ari my 500 Classic and Gupta my 350 Bullet will be used everyday for commuting.
Si, my 1979 Honda CX500
Tweety Pie, my BMW F650GS
Ridden for years
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