Hadn't ridden from 1985 to July 2009. Last bike was a Honda CX500 Custom, so quite an up-sizing and definitely noticed the evolution in bikes since way back then.
Lots of power and handles amazingly well. Very nimble and so much better than the top-heavy bikes I remember from my youth. Didn't want a touring model as I live in downtown Toronto but still wanted to be able to ride comfortably for some 6 to 8 hour stretches at times. Besides, the larger bikes look a little too civilized for me... sort of like rolling couches. Wish the front tire was a little more beefy as it grabs tar snakes and doesn't like letting go, so I'm going to get away from the OEM Dunlops and either go with the Dunlop Elite 3s or try Pirellis. It's a comfortable ride for me at 6ft., even with the mid-controls. I have an FXDCI and like the faster warm ups. Bought it with 6,000 miles on it. It's getting some new rubber and 6 inch risers put on over the winter. Can't wait till Spring.
Upgrades/Accessories: HD quick release windshield, bags, detachable sissy bar & rack, highway pegs, various chrome bits, new grips, Sundowner 2-up seat. Looking forward to the 6 inch risers as I find myself reaching and getting into some fatigue on longer rides, although I seem fine as soon as I'm off the bike. Thinking about forward controls as I've had a complete hip replacement on one side but think I'll give it another half-season and make that decision.
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