So? Input?
Touring?
Maintenance?
Comfort or lack thereof?
I hear they're real roasters...(hot)
Touring?
Maintenance?
Comfort or lack thereof?
I hear they're real roasters...(hot)
. Models that use tapered valve collets (I *believe* just the 999R) can turn into service nightmares since the head has to be removed for valve adjustments. QUOTE]
It's the 749 R that the head has to come off , and not the 999R
the 999 is the best SPORT TOURING bike I have ever rode/ridden. Being 6'4" I need the roominess the 999 has to offer , I have a set of flat bars on it to reduce wrist fatigue and a sargent seat , 600 Mi in a day is a piece of cake , especially if it's twisty . I went from a great 999S I had to the latest and greatest 1198S, tried to come to grips with it for 2 years ,never could get comfy on that thing, then bought a 999R and was in HEAVEN......then I bought another one just incase I wore the first one out.
Well said!!! +1What I learned playing around is try keep it oem and mainstream as far as possible, 99% of the time oem is not the problem.
Just my 2c.
For me, not so much the charging system as the starting system. I monitor the charging system closely and mine has never failed.It's well documented weakness is the charging system. I was never stranded but had plenty of slow starters. I upgraded to a shorai and motolectric..so far so good.
I used to baby my 4s clutch but in the end I think that was doing more damage. I dont even think about it now. Just use it like a clutch. Following the grabby shreiky clutch thread and apply lithium grease to the plates will cure the transition without the "grabbing". I have after market clutch on the 999 and have no problem.I don't notice mine changing it's grab point, guessing that's an issue with your hydraulics or maybe I'm just not noticing it. I do find it not as forgiving as my wet clutches, the transition from starting to grab to full grab is very short so it takes a little gettin used to and I've stalled mine a few times. It's mostly because I'm so concerned with wearing it so I try to baby it too much, I have a thing about 'abusing' my vehicles. When I'm riding/driving/boating for speed I run hard, the rest of the time I tend to baby stuff. I guess it's worked out since I've never worn out a motor, clutch, or brakes on any of my stuff, but I also don't do a lot of miles. Anyway, if I ride it with less give a shit the clutch works fine.