Smallville
Scott
Picked up the new Bonneville today. The final ride on the ST was bittersweet.
Temp this morning was 34*. Had light snow last night. Little frigid but worth the trip.
Picked up the Bonne. Had a promotion for a winshield, centerstand, and luggage rack. Had to order them. So the trip home was a bit chilly.
Still got in about 100 miles today. The bonneville handles as well as the ST. For me anyway.
Plenty of power going down the highway. The ergos are spot on for my 5'8" frame.
Fun bike to ride. Light and flickable. Takes the curves easily and wants more. Then engine note is good with the stock mufflers.
The engine has good pull. Can pull 5th gear as low as 2K.
Have a few things to get used to, such as key location, clutch pick up zone, and such. Nothing major.
Maintenance is easy, although it is shim under bucket. Need to research chain maintenance some more to see what everyone is doing.
Anyway just some first initial thoughts. Will update as I get a few miles on her.
Temp this morning was 34*. Had light snow last night. Little frigid but worth the trip.
Picked up the Bonne. Had a promotion for a winshield, centerstand, and luggage rack. Had to order them. So the trip home was a bit chilly.
Still got in about 100 miles today. The bonneville handles as well as the ST. For me anyway.
Plenty of power going down the highway. The ergos are spot on for my 5'8" frame.
Fun bike to ride. Light and flickable. Takes the curves easily and wants more. Then engine note is good with the stock mufflers.
The engine has good pull. Can pull 5th gear as low as 2K.
Have a few things to get used to, such as key location, clutch pick up zone, and such. Nothing major.
Maintenance is easy, although it is shim under bucket. Need to research chain maintenance some more to see what everyone is doing.
Anyway just some first initial thoughts. Will update as I get a few miles on her.
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