First impression.
Hi, to all, now that I have officially ridden my RSV-1000R 04, about 10 rides so far (1100Kms) I can say that I am very, very please with my purchase, much better than anticipated, in fact. I did, over the winter, a few mods like sticker's here and there, put a double bubble, machine bar end's along with new swingarm extension and cover's for the swingarm pivot and slider's for the front axle . Took the time to set up the suspension by the book and bleed the rear brake. I also slotted the discs brakes witch is a habit of mine, (cant stand to see those discs with so much meat on them). Since many of you were pushing for a change of oil jet in the trans, along with a tooth less up front, I did those this past week-end. And yes it is easier to put in neutral (althought it was'nt half bad as is) and now much easier to get away from a stoplight. But more of a wheelie monster! well what do you want ? The thing that I'm the most impress with, beside the power, is the smoothness of the engine, along with the roomy ergos, lovely sound, the power, the look, it's willingness to rev, the torque, the wheelies, those fantastic brakes ( you truly feel that at any time you can dial even more power to them to the point of going over the bars if you want.) What I least like: too far a reach to the bars along with some mumbness in the trottle hand, and the hardness of the seat witch I have work on but will need some more softening. I will have to go to a track day to trully enjoy it (there's a bunch of Ducatisti's who will organize one 3rd week of june) can't wait... See Ya.:thumbup:biggrin