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Brackstone wrote:

RhadamYgg wrote: Now that's an instrument cluster. I can see why you upgraded from the Ninja 250.

RhadamYgg

Yeah not only that but it's programmable.

The UI has several different layouts and it's pretty customizable. I was playing around with it yesterday it was fun. I'll show you the next time I see you.

That would definitely be cool.

RhadamYgg

Uhm... wow, that is a gorgeous machine. I think I want one.

Kibagari wrote:Uhm... wow, that is a gorgeous machine. I think I want one.

Me too!

Some more things I'm noticing over time

The clutch is very very tough to pull in you'll need some nice padded gloves with one of these as I'm starting to get blisters pulling this thing.

It is almost impossible to shift into neutral at a stop, make sure you do it while you are rolling!

I've been following your other Shiver thread. Man, even I'M relieved that your bike was finally delivered. Hope it makes up for all the hassle (I've never ridden or even seen one for real, but IMHO, the looks alone are worth the wait). Congrats!

Well I guess good things come to those who wait. I have been waiting on mine for quite some time. Will be picking it up june 1st. I really am jonesing bad, anyway hope you love the new ride and be safe.

jonnythan wrote:

jasper_mcc wrote:

dr_bar wrote:

pvo22 wrote:Nice looking bike! Is the front tires tread pattern opposite that of the rears or is it just my eyes?

I noticed that as well, tell me he doesn't have a tire on backwards...

Brackstone might want to check if there is an arrow denoting the tire rotation to make sure...

That's some sharp eyes you guys have. The 'arrows' of the tread should definitely be pointing down at the front and up at the back of each tyre. Unless there is something bizarre going on..

Great looking bike. Enjoy.

It's been stated a few times that it's supposed to be like that. That's how they're mounted from the factory.

No - it's been stated a few times that everyone else's are mounted that way. That doesn't mean it's correct. With the front tyre like that it will be pushing water inwards instead of outwards.

However, I am prepared to eat crow on this one, because I've checked some high-res images of these tyres, and yes, they definitely rotate that way (at least the front one does, couldn't find big enough pictures of the rear).

Which I find very very odd indeed. Why do they think the grip in the wet would be better with the water going one way at the front, and the other way at the rear?...

Still, it's not a hardship having to go off and look at lots of high res pictures of this bike. Drool.

AZRider wrote:

Koss wrote:Woah, she's beautiful! And I love how your part of the country looks. I wish we had those plant things here. We should import some!

If you look later in the thread, there is something else you would have to import to keep those plant thingys green and pretty. RAIN! And in the winter they have this other thing called SNOW!!

Hey, nice bike. Very cool looking.

Rain? Winter? SNOW?! Are we still speaking english, because I do not understand that of which you speak.

Just realized you posted your new ride over here, Brackstone. Gave you a big, slobbery congrats over in one of the newbie threads. Sooo, I'll just make another one:

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Congrats! That is one sweet-looking bike. I don't have any naked or sport bike aspirations, but that one gives me pause.

WoW dude, that is one awesome bike!!! How comfy is the ride and how's the stability??