Fair enough, you gotta ride your own ride. But I reject the idea that riding a 600 just means I haven't "moved up" yet and I will someday. I'm faster on my cbr600 that I was on my R1 in most places but a straightaway.
I gave those Avon's a workout today. Road the bike like it's tail was on fire, with the NEO fast boys, down in SE Ohio. It was nice having confidence in quality tire and not feeling like I needed to restrain myself. It's the hardest I have ridden and the tires stuck like glue. I had my toe under the shifter, in a corner and felt the road while I was leaned over. I thought that was cool. .
Went through this today maybe a half a hour after they reopened the east bound freeway, what a mess.
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Home. Fargo - Toledo, 955 miles (i took a longer route to avoid Chicago) in 14:45. Thanks again Jim for putting this all together! I had a blast. You guys have a safe ride home tomorrow.