Got the new R9T yesterday from Motorrad Central, Dalkeith. A very very cold journey there on the Tiger but heated grips and seat did help. Bike was sparkling on arrival , fuelled and ready to go. Once the paperwork was completed the return journey began. Decided not to go via motorway to avoid steady speed, revs and gears etc so chose to meander Southish, Westish and Northish via Leadburn, Newmains, Strathaven, Dungavel, Irvine and back to Dunoon by ferry. 125 glorious miles on A and B class roads. Despite the sun appearing it was still cold and occasional patches of ice at the sides of the roads but nothing of great concern. Stopped once in Ardrossan for £15 of super unleaded. Bike was superb, handled, sounded and performed brilliantly despite being kept to 5k rev limit. 600 mile service booked in for a fortnight so I hope the snow and rain stays away. Gave it a wash and fitted a Pyramid hugger and Dart midnight tint screen just before SWMBO arrived home, phew- it came with these darling- honest ! Next comes bar end mirrors and I will need to find something to protect the paintwork without covering it up.
Roll on summer.
Roll on summer.
