Too Homo Too · SuperDukeNet Archive

Post 1 by Crotchrockety, 28 Sep 2013, 15:07

Well,

I joined Dan and am now too homo too.

[/URL] Pardon the shitty i-phone pic.

Went for a 130 +/- mile ride yesterday. Initial thoughts:

1. Seat is a brick. Worse than the stock SD, definitely worse than the S1000RR. Gell seat will be the second mod. (First mod was frame sliders(not shown)).
2. Engine is lacking torque below 5K. I know others have said this, but I hadn't found it to be a problem with the test bikes I rode. Maybe it will get better after the first service? Overall, the S1000RR has a much better motor: more grunt everywhere, smoother and better gas mileage. But who needs 180 rwhp on the street?
3. After 6500 rpms, the bike turns into a proper animal. Once the exhaust valve opens, an aural bliss takes over.
4. Handling is superb. Great front end feel. Stock Pirellis have great grip.
5. Fueling is dependent on TC settings. I started out with the TC set at 8 (most intrusive) and rode like that for a while in the Sport mode. The fueling was erratic. Most of the time it was fine, but sometimes it would hesitate. (I never got a TC warning light though). I decreased the TC setting to 6 (4-6) is recommended for the Sport mode. Fueling was much better (more consistent). I could feel the black wheel break loose a few times, but again, never saw a TC light flash.
6. Wind protection. For a naked bike, it seems to keep air from hitting my legs. (The SD always pinned my feet to the pegs above a certain speed). Once its broken in and I can start playing in the 8500+ rpm range, I'll be able to see if this holds true. Wind buffeting, etc. was not an issue at 80 mph.

Looking forward to getting back to the track.

Post 2 by Superdan, 28 Sep 2013, 16:19

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Splitter

Disconnect the flapper (remove cables) aids fueling and power, and get the race map and can.

Sport mode? whats that? track mode all the way.

AF1 forum is very good, not as good as here mind.

Post 3 by SDNerd, 28 Sep 2013, 17:27

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Nice - too bad it's so fooking hideous. It's shamefully ugly considering it's Italian. But, everything beneath and behind that "fairing" is beautiful.

I have paddock 51/52 reserved at ACS for next Friday (October 4th) - you should join us! As of this morning, a few LII slots left.

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Post 7 by AGRO!, 29 Sep 2013, 01:50

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Yes I had a ride on one of these babies not long after they came out and yes bit flat down low but go's hard once your higher up in the revs and loves to power wheely

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Post 9 by Lowrance, 30 Sep 2013, 05:14

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Nice one Crotch! Looks like you got a 2013.

Was just sitting on the 2013 and talking to the Aprilla folks about the 2014 up at Laguna Seca (they had a white 2014 on display but you couldn't sit on it). Apparently the 14 has 0.5 gallons larger tank, the seat has been modified to make it softer and they've added ABS among other minor things. They'll be getting the demos in the next few weeks and I'll be headed down to Newport to take a spin when they arrive.

I understand they've discounted the 2013s somewhat...what did you end up paying out the door and where did you buy?

This bike has worked it's way back into contention for my next purchase. I'll be making a decision after I've ridden everything I can get my hands on....and that'll include the 1190 Adventure and of course the SD-R 1290.

Cheers.