I'll put in my 3cents worth on the Freak.
This goes into the been-there-done-that column. At first I thought that I needed all the HP I could get out of this bike. This was probably brought about by 2 things. A somewhat less than stellar career racing motocross, and the undeniable demons that hound you when you get past age 50. Now don't get me wrong...I still love to tinker with the mechanics of the bike, just not as much as in the past. Sadly, I have succummed to the lazy attitude of "if it ain't broke don't fix it". I now prefer to ride with the peace and contentment that I'll make it to where I'm headed without any big problems. I know there are plenty out there who have been very pleased with the Freak set-up. If you're one of them, good for you. I just never really got it all straightened out. In the past this would have been a challenge that would be met with determination and, ultimately, success. These days I just ponder the situation, have a beer, then ponder some more. After all this pondering and beer, I usually forget what the problem was. Therein lies my plight. It is so much easier just to get on and ride. I am confident the engineers @ Hinckley have done their homework. Once the government mandated stuff is removed and a few cosmetic touches have been applied, this is really all the bike I need.
happily motoring, TM
