I turn 100 miles old yesterday on the way home from work... so far, here is what I think..

Smooooooth... this bike is so smooth it's crazy and it's getting better by the day as I get use to the transmission/clutch nuances.

Plenty of power, probably a touch more then I need, but it's nice to know it's there when I need it. To go along with the power, the brakes are crazy good... plenty of stopping power.

Great visibility in traffic... I'm sitting so high I could be on a mid-sized horse at times... I think I actually might sit a touch higher then I do in my SUV.

The only con I've noticed so far is the heat, and I think others have mentioned it. When you are stopped or slow down a bit you can really feel the heat from the engine... I guess I just need to keep going :)

All in all, I couldn't be happier with this bike... it's a work of art.

Perfect time to do that first oil change.


Have you ever ridden an air cooled bike that is heat when you stop.

Perfect time to do that first oil change.


Have you ever ridden an air cooled bike that is heat when you stop.

should I change the filter too, or just the oil?

Yes do the filter. Stop a wally world and get a Super Tech oil filter ST3717.
I'am sure they built the bike well but you want to get rid of the break in debris. I changed mine at 500 and 1000.

what oil do you recommend and is it possible to do without wheel stands?