The 2004 V11 LeMans finally arrived safe and sound. And quite the journey it was. Sold on consignment by a CA dealership, the NV title had never been transferred to the current owner...I suspect because it's a non-CA bike with less than 7500 miles on it, apparently a criteria for used bikes being registered in CA. Gave me some pause for thought, but it all worked out.
Shipment was flawless from CA to MO, it was even delivered early. I used CW Haul, who bid on the job via the uship website. Highly recommend.
I had arranged for the local HD dealership to take delivery since I've been working out of state and they were kind enough to receive her. Thanks Hideout!
Getting back home, the mad dash of getting safety inspections, titling, registration, and insurance all squared away got done. First bike I own that requires the clutch to be in while in neutral to start it..but got that figured out relatively quickly...as did the no flashie on the LH turn signal. Didn't have to hit me over the head once is saw a wire swinging in the breeze inside the fairing. Phew!
At the time of purchase, had 4700 miles on her. Found ads for her from 2013 while she was at a dealership in Washington "doing the Google". She's been tweaked with a carbon fiber front fender, the apparently Ti exhaust, matte Ag powdercoating (?) on the headers, an Ohlins rear shock..are the major things I'm aware of.
The ride today added 2% to her lifetime mileage and it was great. Seems like the previous owner's suspension settings are dialed in for me to. It rode so well, I'm going to have to revisit the settings on my other bikes.
Unfortunately, I'm back working out of state next week...so I'll only have her pics to keep me company.
