After selling my 03 Speedy to finance the remodel of the new baby room last year, I have decided to get back on a Speedmaster. I took delivery of an 09 Black/White Speedmaster today. During my ride home (yeah, I took the long way home), I noticed a few things. The bike just doesn't seem to have the Pep my highly-modified 03 did. I realize that it's a brand-new bike (Has a big 32 miles on it...) and the motor is pretty tight, but the lack of power has me a bit concerned. I also noticed a large amount of vibration that I didn't have on my 03. These could be normal run-in stuff but as I have never owned a brand new bike before I'm not so sure.
I Like my new Speedy very much, and I really hope these noted items are normal with a brand-new bike. I'm going to be using it as a commuter for my daily 72-mile, round trip ride to work, and I hope my concerns are just paranoia.
Has anyone here experienced the same with a new bike?
Also, will the same mods I did to my 03 (snorkle removal/K&N air filter[or airbox removal and K&N pod install], nology coils, baffle-ectomy) net me the same gains on an 09?
I do appreciate any insight that anyone could provide.
