NH riding

[curlyjoe]

Curly, that bike is beautiful in red. Mine is black. I like the red better.

You might want to put some bygdawd rear tip-over bars on it, or MCL or even some Goldwing bars will fit. Will protect the bags if it goes over.

Add some RLETS! I may have the only ST in the US with RLETS! (You might need Nemo to get them on though . )

The bygdawd tip over bars look perfect. I'll have to order a pair. The left engine guard (black plastic cover) has some scratches on it and unfortunately the tank on the left side has a small dent with some of the paint gone. I didn't see these imperfections at the dealer so I messed up there. Also, the tank stickers and a warning sticker near the right rear rack are still there, lol.

Funny about you mentioning the RLETS. I was thinking the same thing on my ride yesterday and wondering if it was appropriate for this bike, lol.

When I left the dealership, I was a little disappointed in the sound of the engine so I stopped and filled the tank with fresh gas. Gradually through the ride, the engine sounded better and better and the fuel economy improved with time. I have a feeling this bike sat in a garage for an extended period of time which would explain the low miles on the odometer. I'll have to do a seafoam treatment. I ordered a service manual and will check the condition of the spark plugs and brake pads. The dealer changed the engine oil and filter and also changed the gear oil in the shaft drive.