Post by Ol' Greasy Dave on May 20, 2009 14:51:15 GMT
Took the new (old) 900 on a trip with some people from work last week - seven bikes ranging from a 1000 Ninja to a learner on a stroker.
Approx 700Ks from my place to meet the others at Windsor, NSW. Up Bells to Mt Victoria & across to Sofala, Oberon and Bathurst. Back to Lithgow & the full trip down Bells Line.
Divvie didn't miss a beat only being upstaged in corners by the Ninja (rider is also an ex-racer) & a Fireblade (rider is a maniac).
Speeds ranged from crawling through suburban traffic to 160 kmh blasting across the plains near Bathurst.
900 averaged a bit over 17km/litre due mainly (I think) to my recent removal of the pollution stuff.
"Numb bum" syndrome didn't set in until about 50Ks from home, due mainly to the sheepskin pad I recently fitted.
All in all an enjoyable day - much more to come as we have had enquiries from other depots & look like making these rides a monthly event with up to 30 riders.
Approx 700Ks from my place to meet the others at Windsor, NSW. Up Bells to Mt Victoria & across to Sofala, Oberon and Bathurst. Back to Lithgow & the full trip down Bells Line.
Divvie didn't miss a beat only being upstaged in corners by the Ninja (rider is also an ex-racer) & a Fireblade (rider is a maniac).
Speeds ranged from crawling through suburban traffic to 160 kmh blasting across the plains near Bathurst.
900 averaged a bit over 17km/litre due mainly (I think) to my recent removal of the pollution stuff.
"Numb bum" syndrome didn't set in until about 50Ks from home, due mainly to the sheepskin pad I recently fitted.
All in all an enjoyable day - much more to come as we have had enquiries from other depots & look like making these rides a monthly event with up to 30 riders.
