The Vics have that too. Almost useless. You shut it back off immediately after starting.
No one will miss the carbs except the crowd that still wants a kick starter. And the petcock? Fugeddabout it! Who wants to be fumbling for reserve while going through a turn at 50 mph? I'll take a low fuel light any time.
Sorry, the tank change is criminal. The "classic" Speedy tank is a work of art.
Count me in with the folks that wouldn't mind having a kick-starter. Also, I don't like the additional parts to mess with (or malfunction). I wonder how the fuel pump in the tank is changed out if it were to fail. And more sensors with the exhaust....no thanks. So this is progress I suppose, but I'll stick with my '03. Fortunately, my bike is in great shape, and paid for, and when it gets enough use, I'll do the big bore. I'd prefer to stick with carbs though, and the original shape of the tank...
