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Hello everyone. I am in the process of hopefully buying a Cross Country by next spring. I will be selling my Yamaha Raider to get it. Test drove a 2011 yesterday and I think with a few mods it will suit my needs just great.
The one thing though, that I wish the bike had was an earphone jack so I could still use the iPod controls on the handlebars with my ear buds in. I have noise cancelling ear buds that sound great and completely eliminate wind noise that I like to wear on longer rides. Has anyone had any success installing one or have any suggestions?
Also, I am used to the 113 on the Raider so I was fairly disappointed in the low end torque department on the CC. Does doing the PCV and exhaust make a big difference in torque? It seemed like it had decent power in the upper RPM range, but just doesn't have the throw you back in the seat and hang on for dear life feel that the Raider has.
A windshield and lowers will definitely be a first upgrade as well. I couldn't believe how windy it was with the fairing, but if I ducked down just a couple inches it was smooth as glass. It seems odd to me, as I have just a little Memphis Shades Pop Top on the Raider and seems like the top of the w/s on both bikes is just below my nose and the Raider does a much better wind management job. I guess its because of the slanted back angle of the CC w/s where mine is more straight up and down.
Also, does anyone know if they make a heel toe shifter for this bike? I love how big the floorboards are and the infinite positions you can put your legs in, but feel it should have a heel shifter.
All in all it looks like an awesome bike and I can't wait to get one. Love the styling, storage capacity, FUEL capacity, the cruise is great(no more tickets from the throttle lock for me!), seat is better than any other stock seat I have sat on, and all the creature comforts in the fairing sure are nice!
Thanks in advance for your help,
Josh
The one thing though, that I wish the bike had was an earphone jack so I could still use the iPod controls on the handlebars with my ear buds in. I have noise cancelling ear buds that sound great and completely eliminate wind noise that I like to wear on longer rides. Has anyone had any success installing one or have any suggestions?
Also, I am used to the 113 on the Raider so I was fairly disappointed in the low end torque department on the CC. Does doing the PCV and exhaust make a big difference in torque? It seemed like it had decent power in the upper RPM range, but just doesn't have the throw you back in the seat and hang on for dear life feel that the Raider has.
A windshield and lowers will definitely be a first upgrade as well. I couldn't believe how windy it was with the fairing, but if I ducked down just a couple inches it was smooth as glass. It seems odd to me, as I have just a little Memphis Shades Pop Top on the Raider and seems like the top of the w/s on both bikes is just below my nose and the Raider does a much better wind management job. I guess its because of the slanted back angle of the CC w/s where mine is more straight up and down.
Also, does anyone know if they make a heel toe shifter for this bike? I love how big the floorboards are and the infinite positions you can put your legs in, but feel it should have a heel shifter.
All in all it looks like an awesome bike and I can't wait to get one. Love the styling, storage capacity, FUEL capacity, the cruise is great(no more tickets from the throttle lock for me!), seat is better than any other stock seat I have sat on, and all the creature comforts in the fairing sure are nice!
Thanks in advance for your help,
Josh