Missing motorcycling

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Peter
Perhaps the photo of Redstone along Lake Mead Northshore Road did not go the first time as I sent it from there and it is a no service area.

Very pleasant purchase experience (third purchase from dealer).
Yamaha of Las Vegas highly recommended.

Rode it home yesterday and got very familiar with it.
Under seat tool bag attached with
Compact foot pump
Combo wrenches, stubby, 10, 13, 15
L wrenches, 3, 4, 5
L wrenches, T25, T30, after I find them...no joy at True Value or Ace in Overton, today
and a Dynaplug kit, when it arrives

In Overton (Maverick 91 octane) 33.5 MPG, running ECO mode for run-in, versus Normal or Sport (no traction control). Miles divided by gallons purchased within 0.1 of trip computer. Typical Speed 55-60 MPH, with speed variances for run-in.

Vrod friend and I had a shaded patio lunch at the Inside Scoop in Overton. He went home via Logandale and Interstate 15, due to issues at home.

I doubled back on return trip and did a leisurely solo 45-55 MPH. Trip computer indicated almost 38 MPG. However, when I filled at home, the Costco pump would not let me fill past 1.74 gallons, which would be a much unexpected 47 MPG on a machine not expected to exced 40 MPG.

Getting used to higher RPMs, but acceleration is strong. Even in ECO mode, I unintentionally chirped the tire in the Costco parking lot.

I do not yet feel as comfortable cornering as on a bike, but there must be truth in expecting an upper body workout in the turns. Although not (yet) feeling it, my goal of getting under 180 pounds was reached today!

Fuel gage reading is not proportionate. It has 10 segments, which should be ~0.5 gallon per segment for a 5.25 gallon tank. 9 were illuminated after 80 miles.

Normal read on temperature gauge mid point with is 5 segments illuminated. It reached that 1/2 mile from home on my run to Lowes, this morning. Once up to temp, the reading never changed. Back in the valley, the electric fan came on at signals and in construction traffic.

Glove box holds quantity 4 Water bottles (0.5 liter) reading glasses, sun glasses, etc.

Stock solo seat comfortable. Sport windshield performed very well.

I am not tall, but footpegs farthest forward very comfortable (5 adjustments, every couple inches).

Not impressed with braking, but I adjusted brake pedal forward, to avoid riding it.

Plan to go to Corn Creek Springs, Cold Creek, Lee Canyon, Deer Creek Road to Mt charleston, then return via Kyle Canyon tomorrow to complete run-in.

Correction to post 36: Wheel nut is 65 mm

Jerry, thanks for your report and keep Ryking with full enjoyment.
You are well equipped with tools and have enough knowledge to cure any problem, that I wish not to happen to you....
Keep in touch with members, cos they enjoy reading your stories.