Transferred the tags ($2) from my GS500E as well as the insurance. I had to fix the shifter pivot shaft, apparently they forgot to install any kind of fastener and the shifter could slide off the shaft, at least partially which made the bike hard to shift, combined with the pedal being set too high, at least for my 6 feet and weak knees. Cut a groove around the shaft and installed an outside snap ring and a washer.
Topped the tank off and rode it out on route 143 at 55 MPH, good power and smooth ride. The next few days are supposed to be good weather, I might get a fuel log entry by this weekend. Very confortable ride for me and it looks like my latest "keeper" bike
yeah right.
A bike for me needs to get about 70+ MPG to justify the cost of tags and insurance over the Fiesta at 45 MPG, but that does not consider the miles not put on the Fiesta which just passed 3 years (built 11-10) age and 22k miles. As far as mods or sprocket changes, I like to wear out what's there first. It should tach about 1k RPM for every 10 MPH speed. Today I had to lower the idle speed as I rode it around, probably old fuel, but the tank is immaculate and it runs fine. I noticed a slight improvement in power as the newer fuel mixed with what was in it when I got the bike. Porbably still 40% old fuel. I have no idea how long it was in there. The seller had replaced the bike with a new Yamaha Bolt. The tires are original with plenty of tread left. 39th week of 03 dated, they can stay on the bike until they are worn out.
regards
Mech