Hello all,
I bought a new, matte black, 2019 model R3 about five weeks ago, and have since finished breaking in the engine and testing the bike to see exactly what it's capable of and determine what final drive gearing I will run on it. I'm in SoCal and will be using this bike primarily as a long distance commuter -- likely around 90 miles a day/five days a week. I'm hoping to get very high miles out of it, which is why I'll be changing the gearing (to reduce engine RPM). So far, I've been very impressed with what this little bike (the 7th I've owned and ~52nd I've ridden...) and what it can do with such a small displacement and for so little money!
As for this forum, and "traditional" online motorcycle forums in general, it seems like they are becoming relics of the past. I have been on the Yamaha TW200 forum for many years, and have noticed a considerable decline in activity there. Additionally, my experience on this R3 forum so far has indicated to me that not too many people are actively discussing this bike or the nuances of motorcycling here... It's too bad. I guess it's all instant gratification from three second "posts" on Instagram and Snapchat now.
I bought a new, matte black, 2019 model R3 about five weeks ago, and have since finished breaking in the engine and testing the bike to see exactly what it's capable of and determine what final drive gearing I will run on it. I'm in SoCal and will be using this bike primarily as a long distance commuter -- likely around 90 miles a day/five days a week. I'm hoping to get very high miles out of it, which is why I'll be changing the gearing (to reduce engine RPM). So far, I've been very impressed with what this little bike (the 7th I've owned and ~52nd I've ridden...) and what it can do with such a small displacement and for so little money!
As for this forum, and "traditional" online motorcycle forums in general, it seems like they are becoming relics of the past. I have been on the Yamaha TW200 forum for many years, and have noticed a considerable decline in activity there. Additionally, my experience on this R3 forum so far has indicated to me that not too many people are actively discussing this bike or the nuances of motorcycling here... It's too bad. I guess it's all instant gratification from three second "posts" on Instagram and Snapchat now.