Removing the mudguard and fitting a tail tidy causes a dirty helmet and jacket when riding down country lanes in the rain, but your trousers will stay clean.
The full Akrapovic system is incredible. The noise. The flames. The performance. I couldn't find any flat spots, so can't see the benefit of a power commander or remap at this stage, but I'll put a few more miles on before deciding whether to leave it as is, or fettle some more.
The XR loves wet muddy country lanes more than I do.
Had a couple of two wheel slides on some fast slippery greasy bends, but I'm still here to tell the tale.
Changing the crappy headlight bulbs to Philips Extreme Vision bulbs, although not as good as HID or LED, make a noticeable difference.
With so many crevices and fiddly parts to clean, a pressure washer is a must have, especially this time of year.
The XR isn't the perfect bike for winter riding, but with a bit of restraint does just fine.
All in all, a great day, albeit very wet and windy!
The full Akrapovic system is incredible. The noise. The flames. The performance. I couldn't find any flat spots, so can't see the benefit of a power commander or remap at this stage, but I'll put a few more miles on before deciding whether to leave it as is, or fettle some more.
The XR loves wet muddy country lanes more than I do.
Had a couple of two wheel slides on some fast slippery greasy bends, but I'm still here to tell the tale.Changing the crappy headlight bulbs to Philips Extreme Vision bulbs, although not as good as HID or LED, make a noticeable difference.
With so many crevices and fiddly parts to clean, a pressure washer is a must have, especially this time of year.
The XR isn't the perfect bike for winter riding, but with a bit of restraint does just fine.
All in all, a great day, albeit very wet and windy!
