Hey guys, Hope all are in good health. With all that's happening around us it seems the world is not the same. Time does not stop for anything even if this world seems to have stopped due to the virus, my thoughts & prayers go out to all that are struggling around the world and hope the world comes out of this with a better understanding of humanity and nature.
For some weird reason I have gone and done this and I cant explain it to myself why? It seems to be sinking in very slowly that she is now mine. Maybe the reason is that I have been at home since the bike was bought and this outbreak had just hit the fan.
Kept eying the F3 . Nearly pulled the trigger on an F4 2014 RR salvaged but was out of my price range and I have somewhat been struggling since 2014 but now I suddenly felt its ok and I just need a bike any bike yes I want the 1090 RR but then it was again out of my reach figured 1R was better and nothing at all and this was the first one with an insane price, sounds to good to be true. He made me an offer I could not refuse.
So a few observations.
I know the blue keeps hurting my eyes and have no idea why the previous owner went thru the trouble to paint the radiator covers and some of these parts blue. Not sure would like to see it in black or silver. Suggestions please.
This bikes much roomier than the previous one but the welds on the exhaust are just horrible, I see more of the pipes and cables than the previous model but the beautiful engine and most of the beauty is retained. It does have a slip on exhaust, but that's it and seems to run richer and am not sure there is a race ecu to go with the slip on. Would love to get a mid pipe on it but the header and cat seems to be one pc. not sure I can get just a mid-pipe on this one.
Bike is a 2014 1090R has nearly 16k kms on it and has just been serviced by the previous owner. Not sure what all was done but he claimed to have changed the air filter the spark plugs and coolant (which was overflowing when the temp rose while I went to see the bike, does not do it now) What needs to be checked at this stage. Tried to look up the manual but could not use the links so if some one can point me to the correct direction it will be much appreciated. It comes with the 2 keys and a code card and that's it. He was the second owner and has no idea what else actually came with the bike. All I could understand it that it was actually registered in 2017 by the first owner and passed on to the next guy with only the keys and code card. He was having a starting issue and so had it serviced and now seems to be fine and assumes the starting issue was due to the spark plugs. There is no starting issue at the moment.
The clutch seems to behave funny on low speeds and makes loud clicks specially on deceleration. I know most feel the MV's to have a snatchy throttle, however I never had a problem with the 750, infact I loved the quick response from the throttle. But this one is a bit nuts especially at low speeds going into a round about and trying to open the throttle makes me nervous and wants me to pull the clutch in and release it slowly. Getting it off the line from standstill is not a problem at all in fact is quite a lovely feeling and in sports mode the front wheel wants to get of the tarmac which became evident the first time I gave it some gas.....got scared and laughed like a mad man at the same time, so its now in normal mode till I get used to the clutch and power. Still not sure what to make of the clicking sound on the clutch. Wonder if the chain is tight.
Went out for a long ride and the feeling was so nice to be back in the saddle again. yes yes ... this is what was missing in life and as usual you cruise around and then the need for speed took over, decided to gun her a bit and drop her into fourth and let her free. Wow OMG this is madness, scared again and then I was grinning like a kid again and then noticed the dash. WTF the abs and I assume its the side stand light comes on WHYYYYYYYYY. hahahaha the love of MV's..... this stays on till I get to a stop, switch off and restart and its gone ???? I ride off then tempted again I gun it and again the lights come on. What the *@#@, now wonder if the price was so low cause he just wanted to get rid of it with no dealership here and if there are other issues, hehehehehe the fear of owning an MV hahahaha pleasure and pain all over again, so this goes away on restart and wont come on if I ride in a civilized manner. I haven't been around here except sometimes just to check on the guys I have come to like as family. So haven't been reading much on the new gen bikes, I tried to check if I could find anything close to this issue and all I could find was a thread regarding the warning light coming on but ain't sure what this is. Anyone have suggestions.
Breaks are a bit soft surprisingly, actually very surprisingly.
Leave the accelerator and engine breaking seems like I am actually applying the breaks.
Never had a bike with TC or ABS, any recommended settings for these.
I bit worried as usual. I pulled the trigger on just a gut feeling as the bike felt pretty good in the test ride, let me know if I should have any concerns and what would be the things I should check, any ecu updates I should have, how can I know what ECU I have. Cant wait to swing a leg over again.
From what I understand these are more sorted out bikes than ever before but would like to know if these year models had any concerns etc. Feels good to be back in the saddle and hope to enjoy this bike like the previous bikes I have owned. It may sound Like I am here complaining but actually I am just trying to share my happiness with you guys.