Sun Aug 17 06:13:38 1997
- Message No. 1291
From: "Frederic M.Billard"
Subject: My first trip...
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Hi everyone!
I just came back from a 5 days trip in the Japanese Alpes with one of my
friend. I was with my RD07 v 1997 and him was with is suzuki GSF 1200.
It was good for both of us as we could drive both bike and compare them.
In 5 days we did 1700 kilometers (maybe not a lot but enough for a first
trip). On the Hightway and motorway I was very surprise with the top
speed of my @ (190 K/h) and with the stability in the curves with a
full-load of camping gear. In the mountains I nearly lost my balance
severale times ( I am only 178 cm tall) because of the size and weight
of the @ with a heavy load of stuff. Also as we were climbing the
Mont-Fuji (3776 Meters) we had a lost of power because of the lake of
oxygen. We climb 50 % of the Mont-Fuji by motorbike and did the last
part on foot. After that, we went to the sea shore going through moutain
roads. But most of the time, they were no road at all and it was just
fine for me...but not for my poor friend who wanted to trade my @ for is
GSF 1200.
I had a great time during those five days and want to say thank you to
the list for the tips I could gather before leaving.
I would say only three things...
First of all, the Michelin tires are excelente BUT a little slipery when
you go off-road in the moutain and when you have to go through rivers.
Secondly, the saddle Honda sells with the @ is rubbish (but everybody
know that!) and last of all I LOVE MY @.
Fred
RD07 v97 silver/red
Osaka,Japan
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note: You can also contact me at: billard@mailexcite.com
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