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« on: January 28, 2012, 06:36:17 PM »
With reviews read, opinions solicited, spec sheet compared, and a lot of looking riding and debating, the decision was made.

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Picked up the Street Triple R today at Doug Douglas and introduced it to some of its new stomping grounds.  Nothing like doing a break in ride up 243 and down 74 into the desert  Thumbsup.  

Even keeping the revs mostly in the 4-6k range I was able to keep speeds up enough to enjoy the compact and light feel of the new mount.  These things are agile!  If anything this bike is going to make me lazy with its quick low effort turn in, I found myself taking a few corners almost supermoto style.  Ergos are spot on for my 5'8" frame, upright with a short reach to the bars, and fairly relaxed peg placement.  The Perellis felt great and suspension/brakes work as advertised.  The transmission is soooo smooth, a huge difference in comparison to my previous 1050's.  The fueling was another area of improvement.  Very smooth from off to on with no hint of lag or snatch.

If the first 130 miles are any indication, this is going to be a lot of fun  Bigok.
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« on: January 28, 2012, 06:36:17 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2012, 06:38:14 PM »
Congrats  Bigok

Looks like a blast to ride!
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2012, 06:40:29 PM »
Congratulations! That's a sweet looking bike.   Thumbsup

Good luck!
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 06:45:59 PM »
Awesome! Thumbsup
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2012, 06:57:14 PM »
Nice!

You'll have it broken in soon.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2012, 07:42:25 PM »
Great choice, congrats!  The STR looks fantastic in white.  Have fun modding it and breaking it in.  Any low exhausts or special bits on order?
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2012, 08:06:04 PM »
Yes, another Streety rider  Thumbsup

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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2012, 09:07:59 PM »
I test rode one last year and loved it. It had no trouble pulling my fat ass around. And about the fun factor,  
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2012, 09:29:59 PM »
Congratulations!  Very nice.   Thumbsup

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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2012, 09:45:55 PM »
Oh, my.   Bigok

The R version, too.  Nicely done.   Thumbsup Thumbsup

Getting a new bike is always a special time.  Enjoy the hell out of it!!!
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2012, 10:40:51 PM »
Thanks all.

The farkle list is already growing. Nothing on order yet, I've got 6 months on dealer discount.  Crash protection will be the first order (SW motech has some nice kit).  I'm seriously thinking about a low mount, I just don't want to add too much volume.  The Arrow is $$$  but the slip ons require hacking the OEM header, decisions decisions.  I'll be looking to add/subtract a few bits after break in.  Due to the wind today, a windscreen will be on the short list aswell.
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2012, 04:33:23 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2012, 04:54:38 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2012, 04:57:29 AM »
Congrats! There's nothing like a new bike!
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« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2012, 06:18:32 AM »
Sweet! Sure is purty.  Inlove
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« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2012, 09:25:32 AM »
You got to love that new bike smell.
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« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2012, 04:15:31 PM »
Quote from: 1000lbs on January 28, 2012, 10:40:51 PM
Thanks all.

The farkle list is already growing. Nothing on order yet, I've got 6 months on dealer discount.  Crash protection will be the first order (SW motech has some nice kit).  I'm seriously thinking about a low mount, I just don't want to add too much volume.  The Arrow is $$$  but the slip ons require hacking the OEM header, decisions decisions.  I'll be looking to add/subtract a few bits after break in.  Due to the wind today, a windscreen will be on the short list aswell.

My choice for crash protection (just recently done) was the Woodcraft sliders.  They stick out quite a bit from the forward frame bolts - enough to pass as highway pegs for long rides.

The OEM flyscreen/visor is expensive but effective.  Also I found the hugger to be worthwhile if you ever ride in the rain.  Can't say I spent any money on the exhaust, but I did on the seat, rear rack, tank pads, and heated grips.

Have fun - I know you will!
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« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2012, 06:14:38 PM »
Just got back from my second ride.  Halfway broken in the first 24 hours  Smile.  Did a 180 mile loop through Joshua Tree NP after golf today.  Came back feeling pretty in tune with the bike already.  I took the revs up a little higher toward the end of the ride, and it made wonderful sounds  Inlove.  After reading varying negative reviews of the seat, I was surprised I felt pretty comfortable over that distance.  I'll do some shopping tonight and see if I can get the UPS truck to drop some goodies before next weekend.
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« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2012, 06:35:05 PM »
Nice and congrats on the new bike  Thumbsup
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