04-15-2014, 02:28 AM
Before I ask my question of the forum... a little background. Up till now, ALL of my motorcycling experience has been in the saddle of a '76 Kawasaki KZ750B-1 Twin that I bought as a basket-case for $100 about 10 years ago. Armed with a factory service manual, a handy-man's set of tools, modest mechanical aptitude and a willingness to try anything at least once, I brought this bike back to life after a 12-year hibernation. While it has since been a reliable runner for me, it definitely has its quirks and eccentricities that one might expect from ANY motorcycle that is nearly 4 decades old... particularly one that was resurrected by a novice-at-best mechanic such as myself.
The ship date for my new DLX is now under a week away. Since that first ride will effectively be, for me, a 40-year leap into the future of motorcycling tech, I expect it to be an eye-opening, if not hair-raising, experience. Even starting the engine with the push of a button is going to have me giggling with delight (my KZ has both electric-start AND kick-start but the starter clutch has never really worked so I always kick it).
So my question is...
What things, if any, do I need to be aware of that riders of more modern bikes might take for granted?
The ship date for my new DLX is now under a week away. Since that first ride will effectively be, for me, a 40-year leap into the future of motorcycling tech, I expect it to be an eye-opening, if not hair-raising, experience. Even starting the engine with the push of a button is going to have me giggling with delight (my KZ has both electric-start AND kick-start but the starter clutch has never really worked so I always kick it).
So my question is...
What things, if any, do I need to be aware of that riders of more modern bikes might take for granted?