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« Reply #60 on: November 12, 2012, 05:32:55 AM »
I attempted to follow Servicerifle yesterday on a 300 mile day which was made up of a lot of his favorite twisty roads located SE of the BRP in SW Virginia (Rt. 40, Rt. 8, Squirrel Gap, Willis Gap, Orchard Gap, Flower Gap, and Lambsburg).  He was on his nicely modified WR250R in tard mode.  Good night can he make that bike fly in the twisties.  Beerchug

The RT did a respectable job in keeping up and I felt really confident on it.  While no hard bits touched down, I felt very comfortable getting it way over on the elephants of the Metzlers and couldn’t believe how flickable the big bike was in quick transition sections.  

Climbing Lambsburg, I spun up the rear wheel coming out of a corner and it was VERY controllable.  I also wheelied the darn thing on the same road (not meaning to).  Granted, this is a very tight road with switchbacks and the spin up and wheelie happened in 2nd gear at around 5-6k RPM.  It wasn't too hooligan.   Lol

The beauty of it all is I didn't need to work the bike hard to do any of this.  The 1200 boxer is perfectly happy between 4.5k and 6k RPM and the torque in that range is amazing (note tire spin and front wheel lift).

On the longest section of the BRP yesterday (~28 miles), I passed two RTs followed by a GS doing the speed limit.  I hit 90 MPH gettign by the three.  Damn RT riders can give this bike a bad rap.  Lol

This was the most aggressive I’ve ridden this bike and I still can’t believe how comfortable I felt.  There wasn’t one time I felt that I was near the bike’s limits and I have no desire to push it anymore than I did yesterday (above my skill and comfort area for the street).  I highly doubt she’ll have another day like yesterday as the likelihood of trying to chase down a tard with a very good rider on uber twisty roads is very low.  But, it’s nice to know what she can do.  Bigok
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« Reply #61 on: November 12, 2012, 05:37:33 AM »
Luggage on or off?

Around here there aren't roads close enough where I think it'd make any difference....just curious.
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« Reply #62 on: November 12, 2012, 06:23:25 AM »
Luggage on.  

I keep the luggage on because I carry some limited tools, tire pump / repair, and it gives me the perfect place to store layered clothing.
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« Reply #63 on: November 12, 2012, 06:37:15 AM »
Quote from: R Doug on November 12, 2012, 05:32:55 AM

I attempted to follow Servicerifle yesterday on a 300 mile day which was made up of a lot of his favorite twisty roads located SE of the BRP in SW Virginia (Rt. 40, Rt. 8, Squirrel Gap, Willis Gap, Orchard Gap, Flower Gap, and Lambsburg).  He was on his nicely modified WR250R in tard mode.  Good night can he make that bike fly in the twisties.  Beerchug

The RT did a respectable job in keeping up and I felt really confident on it.  While no hard bits touched down, I felt very comfortable getting it way over on the elephants of the Metzlers and couldn’t believe how flickable the big bike was in quick transition sections.  

Climbing Lambsburg, I spun up the rear wheel coming out of a corner and it was VERY controllable.  I also wheelied the darn thing on the same road (not meaning to).  Granted, this is a very tight road with switchbacks and the spin up and wheelie happened in 2nd gear at around 5-6k RPM.  It wasn't too hooligan.   Lol

The beauty of it all is I didn't need to work the bike hard to do any of this.  The 1200 boxer is perfectly happy between 4.5k and 6k RPM and the torque in that range is amazing (note tire spin and front wheel lift).

On the longest section of the BRP yesterday (~28 miles), I passed two RTs followed by a GS doing the speed limit.  I hit 90 MPH gettign by the three.  Damn RT riders can give this bike a bad rap.  Lol

This was the most aggressive I’ve ridden this bike and I still can’t believe how comfortable I felt.  There wasn’t one time I felt that I was near the bike’s limits and I have no desire to push it anymore than I did yesterday (above my skill and comfort area for the street).  I highly doubt she’ll have another day like yesterday as the likelihood of trying to chase down a tard with a very good rider on uber twisty roads is very low.  But, it’s nice to know what she can do.  Bigok



Yup. She's a skinny girl in a hoop skirt.  Bigsmile And most RT riders don't ride the crap out of the bike.

Pretty soon you are going need stickier tires and suspension mods.... couch
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« Reply #64 on: November 12, 2012, 06:07:07 PM »
Hold on...you left out the part about finally getting to the Starbucks to have your Pumpkin Latte  Bigsmile
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« Reply #65 on: November 12, 2012, 07:20:30 PM »
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« Reply #66 on: November 13, 2012, 12:10:55 AM »
Quote from: falconati on November 12, 2012, 06:07:07 PM

Hold on...you left out the part about finally getting to the Starbucks to have your Pumpkin Latte  Bigsmile

Oh, come on, it's not Ed we're talking about here.  Wink
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« Reply #67 on: November 13, 2012, 10:43:15 AM »
Fucking squids.  Bigok Lol


Nice to hear about the RT's performance from a real world rider.


How's that oil usage issue doing on your bike Doug?
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« Reply #68 on: November 13, 2012, 12:24:47 PM »
Quote from: ConPilot1 on November 13, 2012, 10:43:15 AM


How's that oil usage issue doing on your bike Doug?


I'm currently at 3,500 miles and the oil usage is getting MUCH better.  After my first 1K miles, I nearly needed a quart!  Now, the bike is using about 1/3 a quart every 1K miles and the usage keeps getting less and less.

Of course, had the dealer not told me that I should really flog the bike during break in, I suspect it wouldn't be improving.  The 300 mile ride last weekend is ideal breaking for the bike.  The RPMs were between 4 and 6 K for most of the day, I was up and down mountains, and I made sure to take it up to redline a few times (which is per the break-in instructions in the owner's manual).
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« Reply #69 on: November 13, 2012, 04:18:39 PM »
Quote from: R Doug on November 13, 2012, 12:24:47 PM



I'm currently at 3,500 miles and the oil usage is getting MUCH better.  After my first 1K miles, I nearly needed a quart!  Now, the bike is using about 1/3 a quart every 1K miles and the usage keeps getting less and less.

Of course, had the dealer not told me that I should really flog the bike during break in, I suspect it wouldn't be improving.  The 300 mile ride last weekend is ideal breaking for the bike.  The RPMs were between 4 and 6 K for most of the day, I was up and down mountains, and I made sure to take it up to redline a few times (which is per the break-in instructions in the owner's manual).


 Yup the key to break-in especially on an air cooled engine is to never keep steady throttle. You want to keep as much pressure as possible on the rings so they seat well.
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« Reply #70 on: November 20, 2012, 04:10:34 PM »
I've owned over 30 motorcycles over the years.  A 2012 RT is my latest purchase.  I'd like to think that I'm learning something and making better choices, so I say that this is the best one I've ever owned.
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« Reply #71 on: November 25, 2012, 08:25:38 PM »
Quote from: viffergyrl on November 12, 2012, 06:37:15 AM



Yup. She's a skinny girl in a hoop skirt.  Bigsmile And most RT riders don't ride the crap out of the bike.

Pretty soon you are going need stickier tires and suspension mods.... couch


Wilburs front and rear...
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