02-08-2014, 10:38 AM
(02-08-2014, 10:08 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: So Emptysea..what were your impressions on the 14 dlx?
Hmmm...
Liked the chrome headers and the 4 into 2 exhaust, but I still kind of like how the 4 into 1 headers sweep around the front of the bike. I would love to ride this one, though, to see if the balance feels different.
Did not care about the indicator lights or the higher headlight. They combine for a slightly cleaner look, but it isn't much different to me.
Forgot to ask about the bar height. Sorry. Felt the same to me, though.
Liked the pattern on the seat, but it felt the same as ours. Some old guy there said he wished the seat was hinged like on the old 750s. That would be cool, but it's not.
The grab bars seemed different and,while I can't tell you how, I didn't like them. They looked fatter, I think. Maybe it was the lighting.
I liked the silver block, but I think the black will look better over time since I don't love cleaning my bike.
The tank feels about the same in riding position.
Overall, I liked it, but I did not like it enough to trade mine in on it. I might change my mind if I found out it performed better than mine, but then again, I don't have the dough to make the change anyhow.
That's all I can think of for now. Let me know if you have questions.
Matt