First ride impressions

[Vet]

Took the new( to me) Vaq out for a decent ride ,after giving it a thorough going over/paint and wrench/ adjust a few things.It is a hot 95 def.The Vaq Ram great , apart from some popping on decel.An Ivan Flash is in the immediate future.The 21” front wheel/ narrower tire likes to meander on yellow lines and overbanding.High speed bends tend to cause a bit of wallowing.I was quite surprised with the amount of power/ torque the bike has👍.I have a 2017 Z9 , and I was expecting the vaq to feel much slower when compared.It is Avery comfortable ride.I am 5’8” and 170lbs.I think if I replace the 6” screen with a 9” , I will be able to hear the stereo much clearer !. It runs “ball steaming” hot when your sat at the lights / traffic for longer than 30 secs.I he’d to remind myself to adjust my riding style when downshifting and cornering .Slow manouvering is going to need more practice with the 21” wheel and apehangers.Overall, I’m impressed and enjoyed my ride.I could probably hit some serious distances on this bike.I can still get my fix on the Z9 in the twisties and on track days.

[Vet]

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[BigDog1294]

Originally Posted by Vet

Took the new( to me) Vaq out for a decent ride ,after giving it a thorough going over/paint and wrench/ adjust a few things.It is a hot 95 def.The Vaq Ram great , apart from some popping on decel.An Ivan Flash is in the immediate future.The 21” front wheel/ narrower tire likes to meander on yellow lines and overbanding.High speed bends tend to cause a bit of wallowing.I was quite surprised with the amount of power/ torque the bike has👍.I have a 2017 Z9 , and I was expecting the vaq to feel much slower when compared.It is Avery comfortable ride.I am 5’8” and 170lbs.I think if I replace the 6” screen with a 9” , I will be able to hear the stereo much clearer !. It runs “ball steaming” hot when your sat at the lights / traffic for longer than 30 secs.I he’d to remind myself to adjust my riding style when downshifting and cornering .Slow manouvering is going to need more practice with the 21” wheel and apehangers.Overall, I’m impressed and enjoyed my ride.I could probably hit some serious distances on this bike.I can still get my fix on the Z9 in the twisties and on track days.

If you like the way it runs now, you'll LOVE it after the Ivan flash. The cooling fan comes on at a lower temp, too; helps with some of the heat dissipation. Look at a Clearview medium windshield with recurve. You'd be surprised how much that little flip at the top changes wind flow and noise.

[mbarr10]

If you like the way it runs now, you'll LOVE it after the Ivan flash. The cooling fan comes on at a lower temp, too; helps with some of the heat dissipation. Look at a Clearview medium windshield with recurve. You'd be surprised how much that little flip at the top changes wind flow and noise.

What he said, My necessary options on both counts

[JD Hog]

Originally Posted by mbarr10

What he said, My necessary options on both counts

Same here except I went with the small windshield (with the vent) because I'm only 5'7".

[MrMikey]

...... I will be able to hear the stereo much clearer

Try a set of foam disposable ear plugs. Unless I use them, anything over 60-70kph I can't hear a thing on the radio. using them, i can listen to the news going into work in the morning going 110-120............Mike

[mbarr10]

Same here except I went with the small windshield (with the vent) because I'm only 5'7".

So your liking that new shield then, Jim. I knew you would.

[mbarr10]

Try a set of foam disposable ear plugs. Unless I use them, anything over 60-70kph I can't hear a thing on the radio. using them, i can listen to the news going into work in the morning going 110-120............Mike

And what he said, too. Great tip Mike

[Vet]

Thankyou for the Tips ��

[smokier]

Another voice on the Ivan's and Clearview medium with Recurve. ufda, good stuff!

Vet, thank you for your service!

Ride safe,
Smokier