My new 502
I always wanted a mountain bike, they do a awesome job customizing them. Always out of my price range, but I was able to purchase one last year, it was 9 years old but only had 2300 miles. I now have added 1600 miles and looking forward to putting on lots more. What a machine!!
I was shocked that I needed to split the bike in half the first day I got it. after unloading it from the trailer I went to go for my first ride and it did not start.. the the teeth were gone on the flex plate. So I had some great bonding with my new bike. tearing it all apart before riding. (not so awesome) But I got to see up close all the work that was done to make the transmission fit. WOW, now I know why only one was done. So I have the only bike with this transmission. It shifts well, reverse works great, love the park. And no worries of braking it, what a great feeling. I can play in first and play in second.
I have added upgraded back brakes, jockey shift, and NOS bottles. all from Marv. Great additions, had some trouble with back brakes, but all good now, had the some antifreeze leaks, trans cooler leak but all is good now. Not one drip… love it. added a back tire, the old owner said it burns rubbers well.. I will have to try it one day HA HA
It rides like a boat, handles like s???. But it is sooooo awesome to ride. 13 MPG on the freeway, 8 to 10 in the city ( I love the idling ) It does have attatude. There is no substitute for CCs.
Going to add accent lights next, looks like it had some at one time. I better order 2 new tires to have in stock
WHAT A MACHINE!!!!
Dammit I cannot rotate it. sorry
Like you say, you sure know your bike now.