WOW ! First two up ride

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dirty red
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WOW ! First two up ride

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Maybe it's just me, but at 5'11" and 170 lb., this bike just fits. Feels like it was built around me. I have less than 200 miles on this machine , and I can already throw it around two up better than the GT that I rode for the last three years. This bike takes two up better than my LT did. I'm not sure how far over you can get with two up because I've never been this far over before. Taking corners easily 10+ mph than I was before. This bike rocks.
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Yep... it is a really fine bike two up.

My Boss, Dr. Judy, says the seat is unacceptable after riding for an hour. I am good for two or so, so new seat is in the sites right now.


Leaning over: I somewhat regularly have the boot sliders make contact. The Boss says I lean over too far. Dont think so... still not on the feeler pegs by a good half inch :lol:

What a fine ride: 2600 miles and going strong! No oil usage and 50mpg.
MSF #127350 NAUI #36288
2011 RT
WARNING: TEST RIDING THE R1200R IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCES
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ka5ysy wrote:Yep... it is a really fine bike two up.

My Boss, Dr. Judy, says the seat is unacceptable after riding for an hour. I am good for two or so, so new seat is in the sites right now.


Leaning over: I somewhat regularly have the boot sliders make contact solo and two up. The Boss says I lean over too far. Dont think so... still not on the feeler pegs by a good half inch :lol:

What a fine ride: 2600 miles and going strong! No oil usage and 50mpg.
MSF #127350 NAUI #36288
2011 RT
WARNING: TEST RIDING THE R1200R IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCES
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