CB550 did great on its first few rides after its recent work. Took it on the freeway for the first time, (i90, i5, 405, and 167). max speed: 88mph so far. still felt like it had a lot more head room.
here are a few things i learned while riding today:
1. running out of gas at 80 sux! even more so when you are in the car pool lane with no shoulder.
2. above 50mph, the hood on my jacket becomes a mini parachute! creates a ton of drag. that added with the wind makes a really exciting/hard ride.
3. when you yell at stupid pedestians they can sometimes hear you through your helmet.
NCVH cleaned and polished this to a sweet shine. that with the added nickel chain, and new lights
are starting make this bike look great. found a place to chrome my tank for under $200. now i only need my new seat. i hate germany.
tonight i am moving the key to a more useful place. right under the tree, instead of under the fucking tank.
also added some new Pirellis. feel ok so far, but i am still afraid of the slide-out that comes with new tires.
The bike is looking good. Nice work to you and North City! Right around 70mph do you start to feel like a bobblehead or is it just me?
Thanks man. at 70 i only feel the head thing when i do shoulder checks. what size is your helmet? I do however, feel like i will slide off my bike, but i guess that is why i am adding a bump seat. Love
I wear a size, huge (XL).