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Some modifications..
Here are some modifications my husband made today:
New air filter, mirrors, mini floor boards, shifter peg... and now modifying the standard exhaust. The original mirrors did not work very well.
This afternoon i took the bike out on the freeway for its first test drive. The first kilometer or so I negotiated afternoon traffic with lots of stops and very slow traffic. The first time I stepped on the brakes, i was amazed at how the 308 kg bike eased into a a complete stop! The gear shifts were smooth and the handling was much better than what i experienced on the Wide Glide. Turning corners was very easy as the bike turned in much sharper than what i was used to. The bike feels planted, the riding position is perfect and those drag bars makes for very comfortable reach. The bike fits me like a glove - I felt at ease and very safe. Replacing the mirrors will enhance the rear view and adds even more chrome to the already ample supply of chrome finish. Overall I could feel that i am riding a bike that has technically evolved since the 2010 Wide Glide - I was particularly impressed with the ABS braking system and after watching the supplied DVD on the brakes, I will now be able to handle tricky road conditions with more confidence and assurance.
I loved my Wide Glide and every kilometer was pure joy - the Breakout will have to prove itself in the coming months to be a contender for my biker's heart!! So far the bike gets full marks for looks and riding position... I am happy!
New air filter, mirrors, mini floor boards, shifter peg... and now modifying the standard exhaust. The original mirrors did not work very well.
This afternoon i took the bike out on the freeway for its first test drive. The first kilometer or so I negotiated afternoon traffic with lots of stops and very slow traffic. The first time I stepped on the brakes, i was amazed at how the 308 kg bike eased into a a complete stop! The gear shifts were smooth and the handling was much better than what i experienced on the Wide Glide. Turning corners was very easy as the bike turned in much sharper than what i was used to. The bike feels planted, the riding position is perfect and those drag bars makes for very comfortable reach. The bike fits me like a glove - I felt at ease and very safe. Replacing the mirrors will enhance the rear view and adds even more chrome to the already ample supply of chrome finish. Overall I could feel that i am riding a bike that has technically evolved since the 2010 Wide Glide - I was particularly impressed with the ABS braking system and after watching the supplied DVD on the brakes, I will now be able to handle tricky road conditions with more confidence and assurance.
I loved my Wide Glide and every kilometer was pure joy - the Breakout will have to prove itself in the coming months to be a contender for my biker's heart!! So far the bike gets full marks for looks and riding position... I am happy!
Last edited by HJC; Aug 1, 2013 at 02:23 PM.
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