My new CR vs my old CR

[Pantelo]

Hi to all,

I just wanted to share my happiness for my new CR 800X 2017 that I traded with my existing CR 2011.

This time I choose a white one, since the black is in mat colour.   My first impressions:

NEW one:  More adventure, better wind coverage, more comfort, more attractive.
OLD one:  More street, better lights.

Despite the fact that the new CR has LED lights and are more beautiful,  I found them lighting a specific zone in front of me whereas the old ones had a better lighting effect.
The cockpit has an  outstanding effect  with the direct  sunlight. In Greece this is important!

Anyway, it's my first 200Km.

I will come back with more impressions.

[Notgotone]

I like many others have felt the same about the lights so I've fitted a pair these to fill in the gaps

[Skids]

Great, pleased you like the new bike.

I fitted a set of Givi LED spots to highlight the bike better during the day and fill that hole during the night.

[Pantelo]

Thanks for the advice.  i will consider it when I have the money to spend.

I heard also from the guy that I used to go for service that the grips are worn out in a year time.  Have anyone heard about it ?

   

[Skids]

Originally Posted by Pantelo

Thanks for the advice.  i will consider it when I have the money to spend.

I heard also from the guy that I used to go for service that the grips are worn out in a year time.  Have anyone heard about it ?

   

Worn out? Can you be more specific?

[Pantelo]

He said to me that when you use it with gloves the material (rubber?) of the grip is left on the glove.  That's why he said to me some customers of him have order new ones as part of the warranty.

[v8guy]

Originally Posted by Pantelo

He said to me that when you use it with gloves the material (rubber?) of the grip is left on the glove.  That's why he said to me some customers of him have order new ones as part of the warranty.

Funnily enough, I noticed this morning that the grips are looking a bit tired. Not excessively worn, but certainly showing signs of wear. I have around 12000 miles on the bike. I'm a bit late for a warranty claim, mind..

[Skids]

Ok, not noticed this on mine and she's done 14k miles since I bought her Oct 16. Mind you, I use a Scottoiler Cramp Buster so don't need to grip the throttle side much.

[v8guy]

Originally Posted by Skids

Ok, not noticed this on mine and she's done 14k miles since I bought her Oct 16. Mind you, I use a Scottoiler Cramp Buster so don't need to grip the throttle side much.

I'd assumed it was another manifestation of my natural talent for wearing things out, to be honest! It's both sides though, not just the throttle. I do use the heated grips quite a bit on low temp.. perhaps that contributes?