After owning my bike for 5 years now and enjoying every minute, its about time I gave it a make over.
Starting to show its age, (2015) wear on the coatings, etc. So after spending a couple of weeks, gathering paint, wet and dry, scouring pads, and considering all the options, I started work two weeks ago.
Spent a lot of time wondering how exactly I wanted the ‘new look’ to be.
So went for a blacker look and got a new gold chain and sprocket.
I think it looks fing amazing, and to be honest it handles like a new bike.
I wanted a more up to date feel and so, here’s the finished result…
Added a few extras, some protection and a screen, got an adapter for my Tank Bag and some mirror extenders , which are fantastic. Took off the pillion pegs, and added a comfort seat with cowl.
First chance for a decent run was this weekend when I took off yesterday morning for Isle of Skye,
not to many pics cos I was busy enjoying the scenery and bike in the moment. Got a lovely meal in Kileakin last night, and spent the night in a Bunkhouse before heading home this morning early doors.
Got as far as Loch Carron before the rain started, got heavier until at Nairn, I pulled over for a coffee and some shelter.
Got home an hour ago. Bike is fabulous truly a couple of Leagues above the Speed Triple, at least as good for comfort and pulls your arms out of their sockets when ever you fancy it. Great brakes, no wind, pulls in every gear, in fact I actually wonder if it needs gears at all.
Now I need to clean it, Perhaps one day we will get a self cleaning optional extra. How much more would you pay for that?
Everything is more than the Speed. Handling is way more. Acceleration is much more, Its quick. Comfortable, Agile, Composed . All the things I aint.
