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That was my first impression after my first 14 miles.
To start with I had to wait an hour for the "you own a Harley so let me tell you how to ride" bs from the dealer. Then when I finally get the keys so I can ride I under clutched and it died on me. The foot controls seemed awkward and the throttle was sluggish. Then stopping at a stop sign, I had to use the front and rear brakes harder than I was used too. On the Interstate the acceleration was sub par. Then I stopped to buy a B-day present. Thinking as I am going into the store I made a very big mistake in this bike.
To make is short I am not going too detail the next 150 miles on the way home. But on the trip every few miles I would do some hard engine braking and accelerations. This bike was extremely tight not wanting to rev.:blahblah:
Now after only 200 miles, it is like a whole different motorcycle. The acceleration now has no comparison to when first purchased. Brakes have set and the feel is better. I have gotten used to the foot controls and the slow speed maneuvering is very easy. The best way to describe my DX is comfortable. It is a very easy bike to ride.
Now I feel like this was the correct bike to buy and first impressions were correct. I just judged the DX to quickly, it is a very nice bike (Grand Mother approved).
I want to thank every post I have read here over the last few months for helping me make the correct choice in bikes. This DX rocks!:notworth:
Now, I am going to ride. See ya on the road. :moped:
tjack
To start with I had to wait an hour for the "you own a Harley so let me tell you how to ride" bs from the dealer. Then when I finally get the keys so I can ride I under clutched and it died on me. The foot controls seemed awkward and the throttle was sluggish. Then stopping at a stop sign, I had to use the front and rear brakes harder than I was used too. On the Interstate the acceleration was sub par. Then I stopped to buy a B-day present. Thinking as I am going into the store I made a very big mistake in this bike.
To make is short I am not going too detail the next 150 miles on the way home. But on the trip every few miles I would do some hard engine braking and accelerations. This bike was extremely tight not wanting to rev.:blahblah:
Now after only 200 miles, it is like a whole different motorcycle. The acceleration now has no comparison to when first purchased. Brakes have set and the feel is better. I have gotten used to the foot controls and the slow speed maneuvering is very easy. The best way to describe my DX is comfortable. It is a very easy bike to ride.
Now I feel like this was the correct bike to buy and first impressions were correct. I just judged the DX to quickly, it is a very nice bike (Grand Mother approved).
I want to thank every post I have read here over the last few months for helping me make the correct choice in bikes. This DX rocks!:notworth:
Now, I am going to ride. See ya on the road. :moped:
tjack
