How many daily drivers?

[XJOK2PLAY]

I am going to the shop today to see if I can bring the bike home if not too late.

Hi,
By all means... if a fusebox swap is all you need to do, you don't need a shop... Get w/ T.C., order a new box & connectors from him, and do it yourself. No brainer... and save a bunch of $$$ you can invest on more bike goodies!

The way I look at it... tools ya buy are an investment that pays for themselves over time.

Parts YOU buy won't have additional shop's markup...

Work you do for yourself not only saves big $$$, but gets you familiar with the bike, teaches you valuable info, which takes away a lot of the 'fear factor' when you're out riding alone in the middle of nowhere... which inspires confidence, which leads to pride in one's self and the accomplishment.

Turned heads and thumbs up are just the icing on the cake!

Hang in there... do the research, read all you can, ask questions... roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty... you'll be glad you did.

Build a complete tool kit, get a flat repair kit, carry a few important spare parts if you can... always carry a good flashlight...
Rome wasn't built in a day, and we all have been where you are. Take it a step at a time, dollar by dollar, invest wisely... and before long you'll find yourself fighting to resist the urge to post pics of your trusty steed every time you post... (like a few others here...) LOL

Oh, and friends you make through this forum, or the ones you meet on the rides, or along the highway of life when you're out riding that great 11... PRICELESS.
Regards,
Bob

[mstic2000]

It was 55 degrees (heatwave) here yesterday and I hopped on my 78 for a ride and ended up going 200 miles. It didn't miss a beat. Most reliable bike I've owned.

[D. P. Larmee]

My XS has been a reliable daily driver since 2001. She has yet to leave me stranded. Eight years without incident; that's more than I can say for any other vehicle that I've ever owned. Even after T-boning a cage at 30 MPH, she still managed to limp us home.

[Athedra]

I have three vehicles, and prefer my XS as for daily use. Biggest problem I have is the tail end slipping in long corners. Tail seems to give a bit of a twitch. I am told that this is the XS's problem something to do with the rear suspension or something (Was just curious about it, not really interested), but once you get used to the slight twitch in the long corners, you will be ok.

[motoman]

Add one of TKat's fork braces Athedra, and the 'twitches and hinge effect WILL be gone. Makes such a difference that turning response is right away noticed at 5mph!