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camaroneil
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hi all,
i just got a 2000 model,
it's my first ever v twin, last bike was an r1 earlier this year,
looking forward to see how different it feels,
picking it up in 3 hours time,
natt
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It'll feel slow by comparison, and will seem to run out of revs as the limiter will come in earlier.
But after a couple of weeks, check the Speedo, they feel slower than you're actually going.
Which can be a good thing or a bad thing...
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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KermitLeFrog
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Don't lug it. V twins are horrid at low revs. Let it rev. As Tony mentioned, they are deceptively fast. Fueling, as well, compared to many FI bikes, is very smooth. Fuel economy is rather poor but not as bad as some other bikes. Brakes and suspension is only "OK" stock. They were built down to a price. Check the workshop/maintenance sections on this forum. The have a few well known but easily fixed weaknesses.

Enjoy!
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Hi, give it time and enjoy. 😁
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Hope you enjoy the bike mate
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pictures...…….we need pictures.... :lol:
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Honda's most under-rated bike they ever made imho.As said they don't like low revs.Enjoy.
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camaroneil
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thanks for the replies,
that was an interesting ride home in the fog with wet roads,
I think I'm gonna get to like it,
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just looking for a new colour scheme,
my daughter wants it orange,
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Nah mate,blue is the way to go........
Welcome along.
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The yellow ones are faster. Mind you, the Blue ones are OK. It's the red ones that are slow.

And... it aint no KTM!
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Teal... :?
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Welcome aboard :thumbup:

Orange ones are quite rare, although nothing wrong with white,

Chris.
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