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Hi Gang,
My red Icon arrived yesterday! I had my dealer install a Termi Sport exhaust with the baffle removed. Btw, my dealer (Motor Cycle Center in Villa Park, IL USA) is quite exceptional. I met the entire team during pickup day and they really bent over backwards to make me comfortable AFTER the sale was made.
My first 30 miles was exciting and full of "firsts". I am a former Harley guy, so this is my first non-American road bike in many, many years. This is also my first bike with ABS brakes. Lastly, this is the first time I've worn a helmet on the road (spare me the lectures).
I experienced zero false neutrals, I thought the suspension was just fine (again, I'm used to a pretty rough ride) but agree that the seat was a little hard. The controls were very comfortable and simple to operate. I thought the handling was exceptional -- especially for a "up position" ride. The brake performance was confidence inspiring both on the highway and in heavy, city traffic.
I smiled the way ride! Looking forward to more rides this weekend!!
-m
My red Icon arrived yesterday! I had my dealer install a Termi Sport exhaust with the baffle removed. Btw, my dealer (Motor Cycle Center in Villa Park, IL USA) is quite exceptional. I met the entire team during pickup day and they really bent over backwards to make me comfortable AFTER the sale was made.
My first 30 miles was exciting and full of "firsts". I am a former Harley guy, so this is my first non-American road bike in many, many years. This is also my first bike with ABS brakes. Lastly, this is the first time I've worn a helmet on the road (spare me the lectures).
I experienced zero false neutrals, I thought the suspension was just fine (again, I'm used to a pretty rough ride) but agree that the seat was a little hard. The controls were very comfortable and simple to operate. I thought the handling was exceptional -- especially for a "up position" ride. The brake performance was confidence inspiring both on the highway and in heavy, city traffic.
I smiled the way ride! Looking forward to more rides this weekend!!
-m