Hello, great to find this forum!
Well, I took the plunge and bought a new (2018 pre reg) baby Strom. Red and black.
I’m returning to biking after a 5 year break. Previously ridden a mix of 125’s and as large as a 600cc bike. Favourite of them all was a Kawasaki GPZ400R grey import, many years ago back in the late 90’s. Last bike prior to the DL250 was a 110cc scooter.
Anyhow, first ride of the DL250 home from the dealership and I’m wondering what I’ve become myself into. Running it in, keeping to under 5,000 revs I don’t think the bike is in its sweet spot. It wants to go. Haven’t been able to find a gear or RPM it feels settled at (not that I want to stay at any one rev number for too long whilst running in). Also at the running in recommendations, I’m only getting speed of 45mph tops. Have I got to stick to this for a 1,000 miles? I hope not. Anyhow, guess I should check other posts / post a new thread for that.
I have lots of questions. I’ll post new threads for those.
Typing on a small screen phone, so I’ll keep it short. Looking forward to reading posts and gaining knowledge. Perhaps I’ll post a review of my bike once I’ve had it a few months and put on some miles.
I wonder if there’s any members from around Eastbourne and surrounding areas I might see on my travels?
Aiming to keep it rubber side up always,
Jason