fish_antlers
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The Truth is Out There
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posted June 26, 2007 06:15 PM
Ride Report: Day 2 - Connie as a 2 Up Grocery getter...
It was a bit chilly out today... the slight heat from the engine was a wonderful surprise! It enveloped my legs, and those of my passenger and made for an extremely comfortable riding experience. We fitted a PacSafe tail bag to the rack on the back of the Concours 14. No problems installing.
Traveling around, I took note of the fact that at 6' 3.5" I'm too tall for the windscreen... ducking down it does block ALL the air. I also noticed that they've labeled 6th gear as "OD", or overdrive...
Also had a close call with the license plate! Noticed that it was falling off! One of the el-cheapo plastic plate screws had gone missing.
Had a chance to ride pillion for a few miles. Bike was very smooth, and being much taller than the driver, I had a great view of the road!
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worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
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posted June 26, 2007 07:32 PM
 Edited By: worm~hole on 26 Jun 2007 20:33
...I wonder if the engine heat, which was welcomed now, would be a sore-spot in warmer climates?...is it directable?...was the windscreen at full extension?...please do a water-proof test of the sidebags and night visibilty of the headlights....wait...you wheelied this new not-yet-broken-in bike? 
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nswenson
Novice Class
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posted June 26, 2007 10:58 PM
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.....wait...you wheelied this new not-yet-broken-in bike?
That's a better way to break in than babying it as suggested in most owner's guide. Gets those rings seated better.
Nate
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Nathan
San Francisco, CA
'08 Concours 14 ABS
'00 K1200LT
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