03-09-2019, 01:33 PM
I ride a 2013.
What I don't like
1) Silver side covers matched with red tanks. (I replaced them..no longer a dislike)
2) 8,000 miles valve check.
3) Stock seats too hard. (I replaced it...no longer an issue)
Since the 6 speed tranny gets mentioned. I'm the odd man out. Once I heard the 2014 had a 6 speed I was convinced I needed that. Once I rode enough I realized for my style of riding (mostly secondary blacktop and mountain roads with altitude gain of 4,000+ feet in sections) I didn't need it. The 6th gear will keep the RPM's down on the slab rides (which I avoid) and maybe reduce the 'buzziness' in the handle bars that some folks have mentioned in other threads as being susceptible to. I'm apparently immune to the buzz issue and the 6th gear would just have me shifting more. I like the gear spacing of the 5 speed with torque being everywhere for roll on including fifth.
What I don't like
1) Silver side covers matched with red tanks. (I replaced them..no longer a dislike)
2) 8,000 miles valve check.
3) Stock seats too hard. (I replaced it...no longer an issue)
Since the 6 speed tranny gets mentioned. I'm the odd man out. Once I heard the 2014 had a 6 speed I was convinced I needed that. Once I rode enough I realized for my style of riding (mostly secondary blacktop and mountain roads with altitude gain of 4,000+ feet in sections) I didn't need it. The 6th gear will keep the RPM's down on the slab rides (which I avoid) and maybe reduce the 'buzziness' in the handle bars that some folks have mentioned in other threads as being susceptible to. I'm apparently immune to the buzz issue and the 6th gear would just have me shifting more. I like the gear spacing of the 5 speed with torque being everywhere for roll on including fifth.