Roads finally looked pretty clean and the temps were in the low 40's with sunshine. Seemed like the perfect day to take my new to me RC51 out on her maiden voyage. I called the wife and we decided to meet in Elyria for lunch so I was off with a destination in mind. I rode a total of 50 miles some freeway and some rural and I think it is safe to say that the Honda and I should get along just fine. Yes the stock seat will be uncomfortable pretty quickly as the leading edges were already digging into my thighs a bit and yes the throttle response was a little abrupt at low RPM's but these minor issues are easily fixed and or ignored. This bike does make beautiful music from the gear whine in the front to the bass note from the rear. Downshifts are a audible delight. She seems to hold a line very nicely but the cold dirty roads and a rusty rider had me not pushing very much. Oh yea, I love the big trunk. Big enough to put a bike in! Hope everyone else was able to get out today. It was a great start to the season.