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> The more, the better is what I have heard.  I know it is exciting to
> hop on the thing and do 100 miles straight, so more rpm can be
> explored, but stop often, take breaks, go fast, go slow,

I had thought of running up 19 from Clearwater -- 50mph between
stoplights that are red for 5 minutes at a time! And 45 stoplights
between home and Weeki Wachi Springs. It would be an easy way to put 100
miles on in short order with varying speed, but based on this advice I
think I'll do a 30 mile loop through the country that I know.  And take
a break between each loop.

> let the engine idle so the temp will ramp up (good time to check the
> cooling fan..it will kick on when the temp is near the ½ zone),

Good thought.

> smoke cigarettes,

Bite your tongue!  Never gone near those things and never will.

> visit friends, etc. during the first few miles.

Now that sounds like a great way to let the bike cool off between
sessions.  Show it off.  :-)

> Let the tires set to the rims for the first few miles by not
> accelerating or braking heavy.

Good advice.

> I got mine on a Saturday and had it in for the 500 mile oil change and
> checkup on Thursday so I could have an unrestricted weekend with the
> new baby.

I have it booked for the 500 mile service interval next Wednesday (a
week tomorrow).  That way I'll pick it up ready to go for the 4-day
Thanksgiving weekend.  What could be better?  :-)

And a buddy is organizing a group ride Friday after Thanksgiving.  If we
can figure out what to do with at least one of our children Willemina
and I will both ride.  Being a new rider my wife isn't ready for a
passenger yet.

> BTW, my entire left forearm was sore from so much clutching, but it
> recovered and is now used to it.

Try riding around the Tampa Bay area in the miserable traffic we have
here.  You get used to it.  :-(

> Happy riding.

Thank you, and thanks for all the useful advice.
- --
Bill


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