My brother passed away and I inhereted his Brutale 1078 rr 2009. Its a beast of a bike. I have casually rode my whole life but this is my first bike like this.
Like any bike, be gentle with the throttle. You are correct it is a beast and can kill you. Find a good mechanic and get it serviced then take a riding safety course. The course will save your life
Tip one: Find joy and peace with your brother's Brutale.
Top two: Always wear proper gear
Tip three: Ride when the traffic is low (while you adjust)
Tip four: Check tire pressure (usually 33psi) and oil level
Tip five: Rider safety course
Tip six: Ear protection
Interesting you mention that. For all of my riding life I have been of the 'listen to the exhaust' brigade. Only last weekend I experimented with foam plugs, and what an amazing difference. I never really thought I noticed wind noise before, but heck, riding is now more pleasurable and at first, due to absence of noise, I had to watch speedo because of the inclination to ride faster.
I'd also say Rider Safety Course. Saves you on insurance in many places.
Also, I'd say to baby your brutale, and buy a cheap 300-600cc range japanese bike. Get 5,000 miles under your belt. You'll have encountered most the situations you didn't have a plan for by then...
Thanks for all the great tips guys. I have my rider safety course scheduled for next month. Michigan requires it to hold a motorcycle endorsement. I have less then 100 miles on this bike. I kept the bike in climate controlled storage for 2 years. I was recently at the storage unit and thought , he would probably want this bike ridden. Seems like a great community. Thanks for welcoming me.
Take the MSF course and then book a track day in the Novice Class.
Take it easy, relax, and enjoy.
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