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·I see nothing but accolades for this bike everywhere I look. It's fairly common for people to "talk up" their purchase when they've dumped so much cAsh into it. Who wants to say they spent a wad on a pile o'crap? That being said...I need some real information from you guys. This seems to be the only forum worth reading...the problem is the limited amount of bikes produced. A good thing for owners, but bad for us trying to obtain some feedback. I've read the magazine articles, and this morning read most of the comments on this board.
I have ridden sport bikes for several years and when I throw a leg over this thing it's rather daunting, but I can overcome that if the bike is as rewarding as many articles and owners seem to say. I'm 6'4" and about a buck 95. Being cramped isn't an issue with me..I feel comfy on a Ducati 998, so it's more or less the agility of the bike that concerns me. WAIT! I'm not done yet! Rune? Agility? I am GOING TO BUY a cruiser and it'll be for "bar hopping" and short jaunts with the Harley friends. I'm not against buying a Harley, they aren't the best bikes, but the do have a strong following and backing. I'm looking at a Fat Boy, or a Road King and have ridden both several times...not exciting, but fun to run from light to light and make a lot of noise.
Here's the jist of my question, when I pull out of the parking lot at night (always sober) do I need to CAREFULLY look for any little oil spots or the tiniest amount of gravel to keep from puttting a foot down and dropping this thing? It weighs a little more than the Road King, but has a MUCH larger feel sitting still or trying to move it from side to side. When I pull it in front of the bar/high end restaurant, (I'll be riding with other 30 something's going through mid-life) and I go to back this thing in, are they going to be coming out and ready to go to the next joint whilst I'm still putting the stand down?
These may seem trivial, but I'm not looking for comfort on a 200 mile ride. I AM looking to avoid the american metal bike and then spending a bunch of money trying to make it faster and distingusihable from all the others. The Rune is an aquired taste, and I love the look. I don't want to make a $20k decision based on looks and a 15 minute test ride, which I've yet to take.
I'd be just as happy if you guys told me it was a "bad bike" for this type of use, as much I would if you continued the accolades. I'm going to buy a bike and I've procured a "good deal" on a Rune and just doing some final due diligence.
Thanks Guys!
Brett
I have ridden sport bikes for several years and when I throw a leg over this thing it's rather daunting, but I can overcome that if the bike is as rewarding as many articles and owners seem to say. I'm 6'4" and about a buck 95. Being cramped isn't an issue with me..I feel comfy on a Ducati 998, so it's more or less the agility of the bike that concerns me. WAIT! I'm not done yet! Rune? Agility? I am GOING TO BUY a cruiser and it'll be for "bar hopping" and short jaunts with the Harley friends. I'm not against buying a Harley, they aren't the best bikes, but the do have a strong following and backing. I'm looking at a Fat Boy, or a Road King and have ridden both several times...not exciting, but fun to run from light to light and make a lot of noise.
Here's the jist of my question, when I pull out of the parking lot at night (always sober) do I need to CAREFULLY look for any little oil spots or the tiniest amount of gravel to keep from puttting a foot down and dropping this thing? It weighs a little more than the Road King, but has a MUCH larger feel sitting still or trying to move it from side to side. When I pull it in front of the bar/high end restaurant, (I'll be riding with other 30 something's going through mid-life) and I go to back this thing in, are they going to be coming out and ready to go to the next joint whilst I'm still putting the stand down?
These may seem trivial, but I'm not looking for comfort on a 200 mile ride. I AM looking to avoid the american metal bike and then spending a bunch of money trying to make it faster and distingusihable from all the others. The Rune is an aquired taste, and I love the look. I don't want to make a $20k decision based on looks and a 15 minute test ride, which I've yet to take.
I'd be just as happy if you guys told me it was a "bad bike" for this type of use, as much I would if you continued the accolades. I'm going to buy a bike and I've procured a "good deal" on a Rune and just doing some final due diligence.
Thanks Guys!
Brett