Some observations of a noob: It feels like a bowling ball on roller skates when pulling up to a gas pump or other low speed maneuvers. I haven’t quite gotten use to that yet, I’m clumsy with it.
Hard acceleration or braking it’s rock solid, it feels planted and you know it. Leaned over in a sweeper you don’t know it’s there. Going down the highway it’s “normal”. It does take a little longer to do a quick move like pulling out to pass and such, not slow like I’m worried, but I do feel the lack of nimbleness.
Some unexpected bonuses include confidence on gravel or dirt roads, not that I’m going fast mind you, it just muscles through. Parking in dirt or sand is not a problem either. As I currently have the bike loaded like the Beverly Hillbillies, the footprint is appreciated.
I have not had the opportunity for tight twisties yet, nor do I anticipate being aggressive with it loaded, I will try it somewhere along the way.
All in all it’s working as intended. I’m sure I’ll switch back when I return as I love the way she use to handle and just like it with a car tire.
