70 miles .. .and counting.

[Michael Harris <michael@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi:
The rain let-off a bit in Seattle today so I was able to get in some 
quality miles on my new RS.  @ 70 miles now :-)
It takes real restraint to ride at 60 mph in the slow lane.  At least I'll 
be able to use the HOV lane when the rev limit goes up to 5000...
First off, this is a wonderful bike!  Really confidence inspiring which is 
great since I'm a newcomer to the world of street riding, and stunning to 
look at!

Okay - some questions occurred to me.  Bike riders acknowledge each other 
right?  A wave is customary (as I found yesterday).  But how about Harley 
riders?  The ones I encountered today did not return the greeting so I was 
wondering if Harley riders only acknowledge other Harley riders?  Or were 
these just Harley bigots?  ;-)

On the delivery oil used during break-in thread, my dealer told me my RS 
was serviced with Synthetic oil right from new (I specifically asked).  I 
thought this odd since (with cars) I have always avoided Synthetic oil for 
the first few thousand miles (after rebuilding) to allow the rings to seat 
properly and the bearings to settle.  Synthetic oil just lubricates too 
well, is what I have always been told...

My bike also takes a bit of cranking before starting when the engine is 
very cold.  Its garaged, but still, was probably 40 degrees in the 
garage.  I'm hoping this improves as it is run-in.

I'd also like recommendations on chain lube.  On my dual sport Honda 
(ridden off-road), I used ChainWax (applied frequently) - I see Triumph 
seems to have used a more grease-like lube.  What is the consensus on the 
best chain lube and frequency of application?

Cheers for now
Michael
Bellevue, WA (hoping for good weather tomorrow!)
2000 Triumph Sprint RS yellow
1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6



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