Had first ride today. Linked brakes were a bit odd and almost non-existent. Full pedal travel. Did work but not the best. Took my time and gave myself lots of room. Bled the linked brakes first thing when I got it home. Brakes are better but need to be bled again. Have read that these are notorious for being softer than one would expect. Will be tackling these over the next couple of weeks - thinking need to be bled a couple of times to get the air out completely - fluid was also turning a bit syrupy. Think a lot has to do with sitting and not being used, and the pads are approximately 50%. Right front next on the hit list, then the clutch.
Tire pressure was checked late this afternoon. Standard Honda specs - will be keeping the tire pressure at 40-42 PSI. This will be the last set of tires to use external weights.
Ride was quite nice though. Will have to read up on the air suspension and how to set it as it was a sometimes harsh and didn't absorb the bump(s). Even so, suspension upgrade before next year will be in order. Took the foot board and heel/toe shifter off when I got home - prefer the OEM pegs and shifter.
Took it for a ride early evening and the headlight is much better than the 1200. It has a daytime modulator. The PO has added the ring of fire on the front, lighting under the saddlebags. lighting around the front engine guard, and small spots under the front fairings. Need to do a picture and post. Asked Sonya to come look, I would not have done this but the lights are there, guess I'll live with it for a while. Will also check to determine which lights are LED. The PO mentioned that he had replaced the alternator, but with the OEM 40 amp model.
Miss the gear indicator of the 1200. Remember this from my ex-1800. Have read about mods on line. Will be looking into this. Also want/need a voltage display of some form. Have the requisite oil light. 1200 has an oil pressure/temp indicator.
Have ordered the shifter brace from Cyclemax and received an interesting email back from Randy at Cyclemax. The payment and shipping addresses were different so they segregate these, do some research and send an email requesting confirmation that all is well - an extra security step that I don't mind, but first time I've had this issue. Good on them for doing this. Lots of play in the shift lever and I believe the oil seal is FUBAR and needs replacement. Ordered the shifter brace with the shifter oil seal.
Seat position for a 6'2" fellow is quite comfortable and with highway pegs, allows one to move around a bit. Found the 1500 a bit more solid in the corners than the 1200. The 1200 has some flex in the front that can affect the rear travel as well.
Good torque that allows one to not be in the appropriate gear, much like my ex-1800. It likes fuel a lot more than the 1200 does. Will be putting a few tanks through with Yamalube Ring Free additive to clean out the system. Expect the engine to operate better as it gets used more.
Found it to be quieter than the 1200. Extra couple of cylinders makes a difference.
Sonya had a sit this evening and with the adjustable passenger foot boards found the seating quite nice. She's looking forward to her first ride.
The PO had changed the seat because it had a tear in the riders right side. The replacement is not the same colour so I'm going to find a shop to sew in a new piece. Also like the original seat as it is embossed with the Canadian Edition. When I do this may ask for a gel pad to be put in as well.
More to follow. Cheers
Tire pressure was checked late this afternoon. Standard Honda specs - will be keeping the tire pressure at 40-42 PSI. This will be the last set of tires to use external weights.
Ride was quite nice though. Will have to read up on the air suspension and how to set it as it was a sometimes harsh and didn't absorb the bump(s). Even so, suspension upgrade before next year will be in order. Took the foot board and heel/toe shifter off when I got home - prefer the OEM pegs and shifter.
Took it for a ride early evening and the headlight is much better than the 1200. It has a daytime modulator. The PO has added the ring of fire on the front, lighting under the saddlebags. lighting around the front engine guard, and small spots under the front fairings. Need to do a picture and post. Asked Sonya to come look, I would not have done this but the lights are there, guess I'll live with it for a while. Will also check to determine which lights are LED. The PO mentioned that he had replaced the alternator, but with the OEM 40 amp model.
Miss the gear indicator of the 1200. Remember this from my ex-1800. Have read about mods on line. Will be looking into this. Also want/need a voltage display of some form. Have the requisite oil light. 1200 has an oil pressure/temp indicator.
Have ordered the shifter brace from Cyclemax and received an interesting email back from Randy at Cyclemax. The payment and shipping addresses were different so they segregate these, do some research and send an email requesting confirmation that all is well - an extra security step that I don't mind, but first time I've had this issue. Good on them for doing this. Lots of play in the shift lever and I believe the oil seal is FUBAR and needs replacement. Ordered the shifter brace with the shifter oil seal.
Seat position for a 6'2" fellow is quite comfortable and with highway pegs, allows one to move around a bit. Found the 1500 a bit more solid in the corners than the 1200. The 1200 has some flex in the front that can affect the rear travel as well.
Good torque that allows one to not be in the appropriate gear, much like my ex-1800. It likes fuel a lot more than the 1200 does. Will be putting a few tanks through with Yamalube Ring Free additive to clean out the system. Expect the engine to operate better as it gets used more.
Found it to be quieter than the 1200. Extra couple of cylinders makes a difference.
Sonya had a sit this evening and with the adjustable passenger foot boards found the seating quite nice. She's looking forward to her first ride.
The PO had changed the seat because it had a tear in the riders right side. The replacement is not the same colour so I'm going to find a shop to sew in a new piece. Also like the original seat as it is embossed with the Canadian Edition. When I do this may ask for a gel pad to be put in as well.
More to follow. Cheers