I bought this bike in the spring of '02. It has done nothing short of improve the quality of my life. I have discovered the foothills and moutains of NC & VA like never before. The bike has a comfortable riding position, especially for a big person, and handles through twisties and elevation as smooth and tight as a cruiser bike can. I seldom have trouble keeping up with the sport bikes in my rat pack when we navigate the mountain roads. Over the 16,500 miles I've travelled, I have not had one mechanical glitch. I do keep it serviced regularly and clean it often. I am on the third rear tire and second front. I found the original Bridgestones to be less then adequate and comfort and handling improved when I switched to Dunlops. I still have the original chain which has held up very well and still looks to have a long way to go. Again, proper maintenance is key here. In my opinion the bike is very stable at highway speeds with little vibration. I recently made a 1200 mile trip over 4 days and was well pleased with the reliability, although I must admit, when its time to stop for fuel you are ready to get off and stretch a bit. The original seat could stand more cushion. This bike is certainly not the fastest in its class but it has plenty of torque and can power up nicely once you are through the gears. I have come to really like the placement of the speedometer, but would have liked a tach to be standard equipment. You only have to glance yours eyes down slightly to see the speedometer, instead of moving your whole head down (thus taking your eyes off the road longer) to see a tank mounted speedo, like many other cruisers.
With regards to carrying a passenger, a sissy bar is a must but lets face it, most average sized spouses won't want to be perched on that postage stamp of a rear seat for more than about 100 miles. If you plan to have a riding companion more often than not, this might not be the bike for you.
My overall impression of this bike is of course, outstanding. A good looking, dependable, great handling, dream of a bike to own.
Upgrades/Accessories: Sissy Bar, Dunlop Tires (D-404, rear)
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