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First day out on the Norge... The snow has cleared from the roads, gotta watch for sand but that's part of living here...
Headed home after work and got the registration, took off by six and took off North. Up through Augusta along the Kennebec River, crossed over onto to Rt 202 toward LA (Lewiston/Auburn... ) )
Stopped by Lake Auburn just at sunset. Continued on to Gray, Yarmouth, Freeport and Portland, back down to the Village to home.
Lake is still iced over.. !
Got a 150 miles in before getting back just in time for the 10 o'clock news, hit the rack.
I will need a few more miles before making any real decisions on making changes, possibly the lower seat or bar risers. With the Gerbing's heated gear loop and heated grips, I really do not need much. Garmin Zumo needs to be hard wired and I'll probably use the Powerlet type outlet to allow for quick-disconnect of the cradle vs hard wiring right to the battery.
The engine makes sa-weet, usable power any where. I took care not to lug it, run in constant engine speeds or rev too high. Lots of up and down and shifting. Feels absolutely awesome.
I do like this motorcycle... More later.
Best,
Rob
Due to domestic responsibilities I took Tuesday off from adding break-in miles but made up for it yesterday.
I was able to make a loop from Brunswick, down to see Tim at The Motorcycle Shop in freeport, he is putting the final touches on his GS Hack... very cool.
From there I made my way over through Pownal and Gray to Windham to visit with Gerry and Jamie at Moto Milano, Ducati dealer and excellent wrench/dyno guys...
Heading North and West toward Sebago Lake area, Casco, Raymond, Naples and the Long Lake causeway... Then Rt 11 over to Poland, Mechanic Falls, Auburn.
No shops to visit there so on to Manchester, Augusta and Gardiner and down Rt 27 to the Hacienda....
Another 170 miles closer to the first service... Getting right around 41 MPG during these first few tanks of regular...
I took a blast at lunch and where the temps have soared : into the low 60's I did hear a slight ping on acceleration pulling from low speed in the wrong gear... damn six speeds... I tried to replicate that but from then on I choose teh correct gear, no ping.
I have to say that this engine makes some good usable power...
The # 2 Grandson's birthday party this evening so another small trek of maybe 100 miles. This break-in process is fun... ;D
Ciao,
rd
Went to the Birthday gathering for the little guy and headed home the long way....
Up to Rt 17 in Augusta and East to Rockland and then back down Rt 1 to Home, about 140 miles for the night...
I am using mostly main routes as the back roads are still a bit bumpy right now, until the frost comes out of the ground for good, well at least for the Summer...
I will be ready for the first service this week.... Geting better mileage now, 43.5 mpg or so, depending on how much I keep my fist out of the twisty thing it should get even better.
I like this rig...
Best,
rd