Re: My first day on an RS

["Mike Hill" <mikeh@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Andrea,

Hi Mike,

>At 11:56 PM 4/8/2000 +1000, Mike Hill wrote:
>>I picked up my new RS this morning. It looks and feels great, the only
>>problem I have with it is trying to keep the rev counter below 3,500 revs
>>for the next 100km. I have an early morning ride scheduled for tomorrow
>>that should resolve that matter. Touch wood, the bike rides like a dream.
>>The dealer warned me that the gears would be very cluncky until the 1st
>>service, but I have had no such problems. The gear box is great.

>Congratulations! What's your color?

Yellow

>>Which brings me to the point of this mail. Can anyone tell me an easy way
>>to get the bike up onto its centre stand!

>Right hand on the top rack, left hand on the handle bar, right foot on the
>centre stand. Stand up on your right foot with all your weight, but don't
>try to pull the bike with your arms, she will just "sit" on the centre
stand.

Thanks, I'll try that this evening

>>I had it fitted as an option but
>>am finding it difficult to operate. Apart from that everything is just
fine
>>and dandy. I had the belly pan fitted, and also bought a tank bag.

>Can you tell me where do you fasten the tank bag base on the front?

I haven't tried to fit it yet. When I do I will let you know. Thanks for
your advice


Cheers

Mike "Depudee Dawg" Hill
00 Sprint RS "B3"_________



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