We need piccies. Lots of nice piccies...
Just one piccie - it's not like you've never seen one before, eh.
Lunchtime at Ashbourne, on way home from dealer:
And my immediate feedback on the differences between this (2015 Motorsport 7k miles) and my existing beastie (2011 std model 36k miles):
- new one has more vibes on deceleration, but I seem to remember that was true on the 2011 bike when it was younger. Maybe they smooth out when they're a bit longer in the tooth
- new suspension is firmer/tighter, but not by much
- new Akra exhaust is noisy. In two minds on this. It sounds a bit busy. On the other hand, overtakes are quite invigorating. Hmmm.
- new posh pegs feel higher than standard, even though they're on lowest setting. I'll measure them later.
- new seat is less comfy (surely they're all the same?!). Will test by swapping them another day.
- new rear topbox platform is just wrong. Pannier rails are much more subtle. It may be coming off.
- new one has a Garmin mount thingy on a ball joint, ready to impale me. Heresy. Make me an offer, it could be yours.
- power feels identical. Plenty, in other words
- white paint + flies. What was I thinking! Nice finish though. Thanks goodness the bottom is black. I may need to clean this one a bit more often
Will be getting centre stand and pannier rails fitted in a couple of weeks.
So, few bits to add, and possibly a few bits to remove.