Welcome David!
Congrats on the purchase. I know you'll like this ride for that long trip. Just be sure to get your first 600 miles in and do that first oil change/service before the trip and you'll be all set. I only say that cuz my opinion is that the first oil change is probably the most important to do on time of all future changes.
That throttle sensitivity I've heard reported on the ST1300 as well. That's where this engine came from (with some adjustments). I'm with you on the wants. No sport/ST bike please, and GW is too big. The CTX is just right!
Also, that broken tab thing. The dealer service staff just haven't figured out that one to avoid breaking it. Has happened to more than one. Mine is waiting the dealer to send out a new middle cowl just for that issue... warranty covered.
All the rest is just getting accustomed to the new ride. By the time you get to that first oil change you'll be used to handling and riding with confidence. Enjoy the LD trip and be sure to give a report in the Touring & Ride Reports forum here when back.
Congrats on the purchase. I know you'll like this ride for that long trip. Just be sure to get your first 600 miles in and do that first oil change/service before the trip and you'll be all set. I only say that cuz my opinion is that the first oil change is probably the most important to do on time of all future changes.
That throttle sensitivity I've heard reported on the ST1300 as well. That's where this engine came from (with some adjustments). I'm with you on the wants. No sport/ST bike please, and GW is too big. The CTX is just right!
Also, that broken tab thing. The dealer service staff just haven't figured out that one to avoid breaking it. Has happened to more than one. Mine is waiting the dealer to send out a new middle cowl just for that issue... warranty covered.
All the rest is just getting accustomed to the new ride. By the time you get to that first oil change you'll be used to handling and riding with confidence. Enjoy the LD trip and be sure to give a report in the Touring & Ride Reports forum here when back.