A Good ride out

[DJ123]

After getting the bike at the beginning of August, i've not had a chance to really get out on the bike for the whole day. I was never really too confident with the front end, however after fitting new wheel bearings and a new front tyre it was a complete turn around. Managed to get out on the bike today and do about 300 miles over 7 hours, zig zagging from home (Camberley, surrey) across to Bath and then back again. Didn;t touch motorways and avoided dual carriageways if i could. Tried to stick to A & B roads. I was lucky to get mainly dry weather with a few showers and some wet roads. The bike really filled me with confidence with the feedback i was getting from it. I am much more happy on it and feel i know its personality and behaviour more. I need a gel seat or an air hawk as i get saddle sore after 4 hours.
Anyway, I thought i'd share my good day out.
Thanks for reading!

[Stenno]

Sounds good to me. Fitting new rubber last week made a real difference for me too plus doing my first track day on Monday filled me with confidence.

[fenjer]

good for you, nothing like getting the miles under your belt to build the confidence!

:)

[DJ123]

for sure! i'm hoping to do a week long holiday on it in October, weather prevailing