So I ran into one drawback to buying a "new" motorcycle that's left over from a couple years ago. Started getting "check battery" messages on the dash a couple days after bringing the Super Meteor home, then came out of work to a dead battery on Monday. Jumped it and got home, put it on the trickle charger and it took a charge, but not enough amperage to even start the bike. He's dead, Jim.
Don't get me started on the cost of batteries these days. I had just heard from my brother, who spent $400 for a new battery for his truck. Mine was $100, for a TG12, which is one of the smaller capacities you're likely to run into at 12 amp hours. And even though my 3 year warranty just started last week, batteries are not included.
Other than that I have to say I'm loving the bike. These Enfield 650 twins handle through the twisties far better than they have a right to. At least the ones based on this chassis, I haven't had the chance to give a Continental GT or an Interceptor a workout yet. I took a detour on the way back from the store yesterday and got up some of my favorite roads in the area, winding through Lake Rockwell. Instantly put a smile on my face. I can't wait to get her through the break in period so that I can really open her up.
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