R9T GS Urban (AKA the Turban)
Bought one second hand over here (Middle East). So far I'm generally very pleased albeit with a couple of caveats.
Good:
Nice engine, torque, stomp. Good 'real road' bike, the nose fairing works well up to 80 mph then it gets a bit tiring . Handles well given the budget suspenders. Reasonable tank range. Well made. Good looker. Character
Could do better:
Suspension: Archaic damper rod forks and the rear shock is oversprung. I'll fit a slightly longer rear shock with the correct spring rate at some point, and new fork springs and emulators.
Ergo's: It's a stretch over the tank and the seat is too low and hard. I've fitted bar risers, rolled the bars back, fitted a foot peg lowering kit and a seat pad and sheepskin. Now I don't get cramp or backache.
Recommended.
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