13-01-12, 12:44 AM
I agree with your comments Pitternator but my issue is I'm not into modding bikes for performance. I use my bikes as "tools" so any mods I make are generally for practical reasons (screens, racks, air fresheners etc).
Riding my last stock Gen 1 back to back with my stock Gen2, the Gen 1 felt "old" even with the low unabused miles it had on it. Technology/mechanics have changed and moved on since the Gen 1 (IMO
) and that is not dissing the Gen 1 in any way. Track day riding or serious road riding are another matter and being honest there are not many "sorted" bikes out there that you would not have to modify in some way (unless you buy an italian plastic rocket)
Yes you are right, chuck some money at the Gen 1, upgrade the suspension and Ivanise the beastie and you will have a lovely machine that will be a "classic" in years to come....but you really do need to do these things. Gen 2's issue (apart from the bloody awful seat) is power delivery. My Gen 2 could do with a PC3 but I personally just ride around the issue. If I did not find it so temperemental on cold/wet roads I would ride it all year round. Builds character though
One thing is however correct....the build quality (and looks) on the Gen 2 is excellent. Puts Honda completely to shame.
Quality of the Gen 1 is excellent aswell and I rode all 3 of mine through winters without any issues.
Riding my last stock Gen 1 back to back with my stock Gen2, the Gen 1 felt "old" even with the low unabused miles it had on it. Technology/mechanics have changed and moved on since the Gen 1 (IMO
) and that is not dissing the Gen 1 in any way. Track day riding or serious road riding are another matter and being honest there are not many "sorted" bikes out there that you would not have to modify in some way (unless you buy an italian plastic rocket)Yes you are right, chuck some money at the Gen 1, upgrade the suspension and Ivanise the beastie and you will have a lovely machine that will be a "classic" in years to come....but you really do need to do these things. Gen 2's issue (apart from the bloody awful seat) is power delivery. My Gen 2 could do with a PC3 but I personally just ride around the issue. If I did not find it so temperemental on cold/wet roads I would ride it all year round. Builds character though
One thing is however correct....the build quality (and looks) on the Gen 2 is excellent. Puts Honda completely to shame.
Quality of the Gen 1 is excellent aswell and I rode all 3 of mine through winters without any issues.