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(12-12-2016, 12:30 AM)Capo_imp Wrote: Ulve, please ride that thing first. I did, at a Yamaha demo, and found it to be authentic to the n'th degree, in a way that a '78 Chevy Laguna or 8 track tape deck is. If you dig it, more power to you. But it's a 'must- ride first' bike.
Is it the vibration you're mainly referring to here? That would be a serious problem but nearly all the riding I plan to do on the bike would be around town and tight mountain/canyon stuff.
The power is no issue, I've got (as I've carried on about before) several bikes with far more power than I could ever figure out what to do with.
What say you?
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It's everything, really. Suspension, vibration, transmission. Got up to 60mph, but I didn't want to stay there. Scraped it on a mild corner. It's authentic, for sure, whatever that means. And it sure looks vintage- y. But my old GB500 feels much more complete.
Again, just reporting on an actual test ride, and I don't have the same definition of authenticity or criteria that you do. But I'd give it a ride if possible.
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I hope you get it. I'd really enjoy reading a report from your perspective.
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(12-12-2016, 03:29 AM)Capo_imp Wrote: It's everything, really. Suspension, vibration, transmission. Got up to 60mph, but I didn't want to stay there. Scraped it on a mild corner. It's authentic, for sure, whatever that means. And it sure looks vintage- y. But my old GB500 feels much more complete.
Again, just reporting on an actual test ride, and I don't have the same definition of authenticity or criteria that you do. But I'd give it a ride if possible.
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Now you WOULD mention you own a GB500. There's a bike I'd like to have. What a nice machine.
As far as cornering prowess, there again, it wouldn't be for that, but a smooth line and bit of body english do work wonders even on a bike with little lean angle. Heck, the CB1100 has lousy cornering clearance but I love riding it. I just keep within its limits.
The vibration would be my only concern. We'll see, but thanks for the heads-up because I'd hate to get stuck with something weird.
