Ok, here's the story. I've got a little over a year and about 8k miles on the Speedmaster. It's a wonderful machine, but a couple of things have been bugging me. First, I'd like my feet a little further back (more 'under' me). Also, I'd like a little more 'gigady' when I twist the go-fast handle. So, I tried a few bikes that will surely give me both of those things.
Street Triple: Quick and agile, but I'm no hooligan. The posture is wrong for me and the triple just doesn't have the same feel as a twin.
Monster 1100: Lots of 'gigady', lots of twin grunt, but still not a good posture for me.
Guzzi Griso: AMAZING! A fantastic bike!... Lots of big twin grunt... lots of go-go...Comfy as ******... BUT, with replacing the wife's Mini soon with something a little more kid-friendly... $15k is a little steep for a bike.
But something I noticed after trying the Striple and the Monster: After riding each, I thought 'what an amazing ride', but as soon as I got on the Speedy to ride home... I felt AT HOME. One of those "what you're looking for is in your own back yard" kind of moments. So I decided that instead of replacing my dear friend, I should upgrade a few things and customize it to fit what I want. It's already most of the way there.
Here are my ideas:
Wiseco 988 big bore kit. More 'gigady', 'nuff said.
Norman Hyde 'footrest kit'. To bring the pegs back about 4 inches. I'd like a little more, but I'll give it a shot.
Progressive rear shocks: I've got progressives up front and love 'em so far. Maybe putting them on the back will save a few vertebrae.
Anybody have any experience with these (especially want to hear about the big bore kit)? Any other ideas?
Thanks.
Lance
