[Budd]

I wondered about the sliding on my first trip, especially with eggs, bread, and milk in the back. I think I had everything in there pretty tight and I think the bolts helped hold things in place. I also think that the same force that keeps you from sliding off the side of your bike also keep the groceries pretty upright.

I do think I need to fabricate something to hold smaller items such as a dvd or book or whatnot. But I haven’t figured anything out yet. If anyone has any ideas, I would be happy to hear them.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

I use the earplug headphones they sell at walmart for about 20 bucks. they are pretty good at killing just enough noise. I can still here sirens and what not. On the interstate you aren’t going to hear much above the wind anyway. I usually listen to NPR though. Music tends to make me go faster.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

I heard that revving it a little helps. This seems to be pretty common on the nighthawk.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

Wow, glad to hear you are alright. that was 2k in 3 days. At least you have another bike to ride while honky is in the shop.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

Or on a sales call.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

It will hold my jacket and my pants (tight fit). and will hold at least a gallon of milk, carton of eggs, loaf of bread, bag of animal crackers, and a box of cheese its with room to spare.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

I wouldn’t recommend doing this at every stop. Engine breaking is very effective. “I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

You can change out both the front and rear sprocket. making the front larger and the rear smaller. This is measured by the number of teeth. Stock is 14-45. mine is 15-42. Here is a better explanation.

My bike has always had it so I can’t compare. I get better mileage because I can keep my RPMs down lower.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

Have you looked at the GS500 or the Ninja 500?

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

Yeah, once the bike warms up the idle goes up. You should ste idle on a warm bike. I got 70mpg on my last tank and that included a lot of 70+ mph on the interstate. I have the sprocket adjustment done though. You might look into that. New sprockets are like $50.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

The balistic gloves keep the wind out. they are not really insulated.
I am going to have to get a mask or something too.
“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

I would take your idle down to about 1400. In the lower gears you can operate at about 5k rpms shifting at about 7. You can run 3rd at 5k and into higer revs, especially if you are going through some turns or want/need to stay in the power band. In 4th gear it won’t want to go at anything under 6K though. I can keep mine at about 6.5 in 4th riding around town.

Also, don’t rev at lights and check your tire pressure.

How many miles does it have on it?

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

I ordered some Joe Rocket balistic 5.0 gloves from Knee Draggers on Tuesday for $36. They came yesterday. The work a lot better. After I have tried them with the rear vents of my jacket closed I will tell you how much better.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

You should be getting better than that. I would guess around 60mpg. What do you have your idle set at? Are you using regular gas? When you say you are reving it high, what exactly is high for you?

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

[Budd]

I have seen the reviews about thicker boots not fiting under the shifter. Most shift levers are adjustable. I think the problem comes with the boots being new though. If you are used to wearing flip flops, then yes, that combat boot is going to be a little harder to get under the shifter. Once you get used to it, it shouldn’t be too bad.

“I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

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