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Hey guys, figured I'd start up something for us to talk about the bikes as we all start to use them and compare and contrast to what's been said in the reviews. Plus this way I'm not cluttering up the "Got my Scout" sticky.
All the reviews on this are spot on so far, it seems. I haven't gone too crazy with it but in the roughly 100 miles I've put on it already the handling is great, balance and weight is phenomenal, the transmission is buttery smooth with positive gear engagements and easy neutral, and the acceleration gives me giggles every time. Hopefully the stage 1 pipes improve upon the noise (it still sounds great for a stock exhaust).
I can confirm it is in fact electronically limited to 115 mph as I hit that in 4th gear and still had plenty of power to go so hopefully it's something that can be fixed with a ECU re flash because this bike absolutely can do more than its configured for right now.
Additionally, I've got a buddy with a Sportster 1200 so he and I did a quick drag race and despite my god awful take off (I'm used to heel toe shifter on my other bike and still getting used to the clutch so he smoked me off the line) I still managed to catch up to him in 2nd and nudge ahead up to 100. I'll retry again once I'm more proficient with her and report back. It definitely has more power and acceleration so it should be in line with the Scout vs Sportster comparison video on YouTube.
Unfortunately it doesn't look like much changed between the pre production and production models as there is no fork lock (still has a place for it though), no fuel gauge, no gear indicator, and only 1 trip option on the speedo display. My last bike had all those so it sort of spoiled me but I kind of like the less is more thing this has, I'm finding it to be more fun and makes you engage with the bike more if that makes any sense. I'm relying less on what it tells me and more on what I'm feeling and hearing while riding it. I know it sounds silly but that's the best way to describe it.
Everywhere these things go they'll get attention, from people not knowing what a Scout is to others who have stories about family members who owned older ones. Everyone from sport bike riders to HD fans have come by to look at it when I pull in somewhere. It really makes you feel like you're part of something special.
Well, I've written enough for now, I'll post up some more observations as I get more time with the bike and obviously as the weather improves (new tires plus freezing cold pavement makes me wanna take it at least somewhat easy for now haha). I look forward to hearing what you guys all think as you get some ride time with yours!
All the reviews on this are spot on so far, it seems. I haven't gone too crazy with it but in the roughly 100 miles I've put on it already the handling is great, balance and weight is phenomenal, the transmission is buttery smooth with positive gear engagements and easy neutral, and the acceleration gives me giggles every time. Hopefully the stage 1 pipes improve upon the noise (it still sounds great for a stock exhaust).
I can confirm it is in fact electronically limited to 115 mph as I hit that in 4th gear and still had plenty of power to go so hopefully it's something that can be fixed with a ECU re flash because this bike absolutely can do more than its configured for right now.
Additionally, I've got a buddy with a Sportster 1200 so he and I did a quick drag race and despite my god awful take off (I'm used to heel toe shifter on my other bike and still getting used to the clutch so he smoked me off the line) I still managed to catch up to him in 2nd and nudge ahead up to 100. I'll retry again once I'm more proficient with her and report back. It definitely has more power and acceleration so it should be in line with the Scout vs Sportster comparison video on YouTube.
Unfortunately it doesn't look like much changed between the pre production and production models as there is no fork lock (still has a place for it though), no fuel gauge, no gear indicator, and only 1 trip option on the speedo display. My last bike had all those so it sort of spoiled me but I kind of like the less is more thing this has, I'm finding it to be more fun and makes you engage with the bike more if that makes any sense. I'm relying less on what it tells me and more on what I'm feeling and hearing while riding it. I know it sounds silly but that's the best way to describe it.
Everywhere these things go they'll get attention, from people not knowing what a Scout is to others who have stories about family members who owned older ones. Everyone from sport bike riders to HD fans have come by to look at it when I pull in somewhere. It really makes you feel like you're part of something special.
Well, I've written enough for now, I'll post up some more observations as I get more time with the bike and obviously as the weather improves (new tires plus freezing cold pavement makes me wanna take it at least somewhat easy for now haha). I look forward to hearing what you guys all think as you get some ride time with yours!
