Hello to a spectacular board

Marune,

I will get you those VIN's soon.

Interesting about the differences between the bikes. They do feel different, I must say. The black cherry is a little more firm or solid. The throttle is a llittle smoother with less play, and the gears seem to engage with a little less thrash. But I ride the blue more often. I just tend to gravitate toward it whenever I plan to ride.

What is Warp Speed/Overdrive on the blue?

I have debating over what windshield to get. I am leaning to the WindVest. Do they only have one version, 16" clear, or are there choices? I expect to order the Corbin seats.

Also, I have seen the tire pressure discussions and was wondering about your thoughts on that too.

MalibuRune

Seeing Double

Your right about that. But, I was thinking for example, of trying the WindVest on one and the Corbin on the other, (although most think the Corbin is ugly.) I may experiment and make them each a bit different. But, the aftermarket is a bit lean for the Rune, so we'll see.

I probably will sell the Candy Black Cherry. It has only 60 miles on it. I will take offers if I can avoid taking too much of a bath (and it looks just great in the garage next to the Blue). I paid a premium on both because I bought them early. When I first saw the Rune reviewed in the bike mags, it was on of those "I have to have that" visceral feelings. It is a work of art.

I had the same feeling when the Dodge Viper was first introduced. The reviews said it was impractical, exudes heat from everywhere, has no door handles and no trunk space, no windows, a spartan interior and no creature comforts. I said " I have to have one of those". So I bought one in 94 and a second in 2004.

I am seeing double again.

There is another bike, not a Honda, that also looks interesting in a different way. But, since it's not a Rune, I won't discuss that here.


MalibuRune

Provacative talk

I saw the Triumph Rocket III about three weeks ago briefly. It was an eyecatcher. I don't know how it rides or handles, but it is a sweet looking bike. Classic on the one hand, contemporary on the other, and a great looking engine. I would like to see it closer up and get on one to check it out.

Nothing like the Rune. The Rune really provokes. As has been said so often, Harley lover's admire the Rune. I ride with 5 to 10 of them every week, and they love it. The Rune just looks so different. Even now, so many bikers don't even know what it is, and have never seen one. And the Rune is truely a beast. You need to prepare a logistics plan before making a U-turn with the Rune. Safer yet, just make a right and go around the Block.

Folks on this board and some great vendors have made the aftermarket begin to develop for the Rune. But there is not much you can do that integrates seamlessly so far. Its all just a little "off". From the seats, to the wierd Corbin fender butt, to the plate frames, to the saddlebags, to the windshields, to a reasonable "tie down" solution, to a frame stand.... The Rune is not very aftermarket friendly. Creativity is helping to fight back on that front, however. The Rune dares people to seek cool solutions to a bike that was designed to be as it was born.

Well, this little chat should warm things up a little around here.

MalibuRune