Hey all
This is only my 2nd post. I introduced myself a week or 2 ago in introductions.
I bought the stryker weekend before last but couldnt take it home cuz.....I had to learn how to ride....haha. 38 yrs old and never rode a bike if u can believe it.
Anyways...I took the msf course this past weekend and passed it pretty easily. Now just waiting for completion card so I can go to dmv and get my license. I figured I learned how to ride enough in order to get the bike home tho....about 25 miles on back country roads.
Well...what I found out real fast was there is a huge difference bw doin u turns and **** at 15-20 mph on a 250and riding down the street Iin traffic on this thing.
Im not ashamed to say I was nervous as **** the whole way home. I was tryin not to white knuckle tight fist but it happened anyways. Stalled it once too....haha.
Long story short.....I got home in one piece and I need more practice.
Onto the bike. This is my first bike obviously so I dont have anything to compare to. I got it simply cuz I love the look of it and its not ridiculously priced. The reviews seemed good too....even though some of the things they talked about went over my head.
First thing I noticed was that the stock exhaust is kind of a joke. I expected that tho cuz I read it from u guys. Fortunately I ordered the cobra slip on last week so it was sitting on my workbench waiting to be installed.
30 minutes later and the bike sounds like it should. Plus it just cleans up that cluttered look. Huge...huge difference. Of course u guys know this already....just thought id mention it.
Couple other things.....the key could be in a better spot.
Whats with the horn? Its almost embarrasing. Are all bike horns that wussy sounding? I honked at a deer in the road and I think he laughed. Plus its placement is not great.....but I got the highway bars so at least its a lil hidden.
I did experience some shuddering I guess u could call it....but I think thats my inexperience.
The swing arms are kinda .......boring in comparison to the rest of the bike. I feel like most everything else pops and has a distinct look...but those are just...blah. They look strong tho and I guess thats what really counts. Def not a dealbreaker.
Everything else is great as far as I can tell....being a noob of course.
Just thought I would share to see what u guys think and maybe get some tips on practicing.
Oh yeah....super dumb question. The mirrors were a lil off on way home. I tried to adjust with my hand but they wouldnt budge. Do I actually need to loosen with a wrench and set em? Is that common on bikes? Its not a big deal at all....just thought id ask.
Thnx
This is only my 2nd post. I introduced myself a week or 2 ago in introductions.
I bought the stryker weekend before last but couldnt take it home cuz.....I had to learn how to ride....haha. 38 yrs old and never rode a bike if u can believe it.
Anyways...I took the msf course this past weekend and passed it pretty easily. Now just waiting for completion card so I can go to dmv and get my license. I figured I learned how to ride enough in order to get the bike home tho....about 25 miles on back country roads.
Well...what I found out real fast was there is a huge difference bw doin u turns and **** at 15-20 mph on a 250and riding down the street Iin traffic on this thing.
Im not ashamed to say I was nervous as **** the whole way home. I was tryin not to white knuckle tight fist but it happened anyways. Stalled it once too....haha.
Long story short.....I got home in one piece and I need more practice.
Onto the bike. This is my first bike obviously so I dont have anything to compare to. I got it simply cuz I love the look of it and its not ridiculously priced. The reviews seemed good too....even though some of the things they talked about went over my head.
First thing I noticed was that the stock exhaust is kind of a joke. I expected that tho cuz I read it from u guys. Fortunately I ordered the cobra slip on last week so it was sitting on my workbench waiting to be installed.
30 minutes later and the bike sounds like it should. Plus it just cleans up that cluttered look. Huge...huge difference. Of course u guys know this already....just thought id mention it.
Couple other things.....the key could be in a better spot.
Whats with the horn? Its almost embarrasing. Are all bike horns that wussy sounding? I honked at a deer in the road and I think he laughed. Plus its placement is not great.....but I got the highway bars so at least its a lil hidden.
I did experience some shuddering I guess u could call it....but I think thats my inexperience.
The swing arms are kinda .......boring in comparison to the rest of the bike. I feel like most everything else pops and has a distinct look...but those are just...blah. They look strong tho and I guess thats what really counts. Def not a dealbreaker.
Everything else is great as far as I can tell....being a noob of course.
Just thought I would share to see what u guys think and maybe get some tips on practicing.
Oh yeah....super dumb question. The mirrors were a lil off on way home. I tried to adjust with my hand but they wouldnt budge. Do I actually need to loosen with a wrench and set em? Is that common on bikes? Its not a big deal at all....just thought id ask.
Thnx
