first 100 miles

[marmar]

Ok, since getting the bike about 2 weeks ago, I have been riding the back highways here im Temecula, CA. Couple of observations about my initial rides- the bike does everything I expected, its no jet bike, but I bought it to relearn riding and eventually commute on it. I picked up shifting a lot faster than I expected, as the bike is very forgiving. The bike is a bit slow uphill, but I attribute most of that to me being 230 lbs. Today I topped out at 73 mph (with a little throttle left) while out in wine country on a flat road. If anyone can help me with a question on whether or not changing to the 16 tooth front sprocket will give me a bit more top end (i have read arguments for and against) I would appreciate it. Like i said, I plan on commuting (80 miles round trip a day, and most of that is back highway, but I would like to feel comfortable getting on the I-15 for a bit without feeling like I have to ride on the shoulder. That's it for now, overall this bike is doing awesome, I am trying to plan my first 50 mile plus day trip for sometime next week, I'll post on when and where i go.