mokusbajusz
06-23-2006, 04:46 PM
Just back from a short (200 Km) trip from my cousin. It was not so funny as usually riding on the Strom but resulted some experience:
1. Always plan your route before sit on the bike.
There are new roads under construction at several places in Hungary now. I rode the direction from my home as usual to my cousin. At a certain point there was a new circle where I missed the old two-lane road and suddenly I found myself on a brand new highway! As no turn back possible, I thought it can be a good chance to test the bike at highway speed. I found the most "comfortable" cruising speed for the engine the 160 kph@around 7000 rpm (?). At that speed there is enough reserve to overtake by 180-190 and the wind is also more than acceptable. Only one negativ point is that after 30-40 minutes my hands are starting to twang. (maybe I use an incorrect word, but I am sure you know that feeling I mean)
Other experience is that the bike is quite stable till 180 with top case, lowering links, no crosswind and no car or truck in front of me.
2. ATTGATT
I have original handguards installed on the bike and as I learnt to plan my route before start :wink: , I knew that I will ride on a two lane road with 80 kph. The temp was about 30 so I decided not to wear my gloves. Riding back home after about 20 Km a was caught by a huge storm. The eyeshot was about 80m (with lid off even less). I had to slow down to 40 kph! The closest petrol station was 1 km far. During that few minutes Due to the missing gloves half a litre water went in both sleeves of my jacket.
3. Always zip your pocket where your lighter is, otherwise waiting for the end of rain can be quite long. 8)
1. Always plan your route before sit on the bike.
There are new roads under construction at several places in Hungary now. I rode the direction from my home as usual to my cousin. At a certain point there was a new circle where I missed the old two-lane road and suddenly I found myself on a brand new highway! As no turn back possible, I thought it can be a good chance to test the bike at highway speed. I found the most "comfortable" cruising speed for the engine the 160 kph@around 7000 rpm (?). At that speed there is enough reserve to overtake by 180-190 and the wind is also more than acceptable. Only one negativ point is that after 30-40 minutes my hands are starting to twang. (maybe I use an incorrect word, but I am sure you know that feeling I mean)
Other experience is that the bike is quite stable till 180 with top case, lowering links, no crosswind and no car or truck in front of me.
2. ATTGATT
I have original handguards installed on the bike and as I learnt to plan my route before start :wink: , I knew that I will ride on a two lane road with 80 kph. The temp was about 30 so I decided not to wear my gloves. Riding back home after about 20 Km a was caught by a huge storm. The eyeshot was about 80m (with lid off even less). I had to slow down to 40 kph! The closest petrol station was 1 km far. During that few minutes Due to the missing gloves half a litre water went in both sleeves of my jacket.
3. Always zip your pocket where your lighter is, otherwise waiting for the end of rain can be quite long. 8)