If you have been driving around on the Yamaha, I don't think you will have any problems.  Before I got mine, (also an 09), I had been riding a 250 cc Chinese scooter for 3 years, BUT, had not been on a regular motorcycle in 20+.  I had no problems and I would not say I was the master of balance, quick reflexes or any other good things like that.

At around 400 lbs, its light and handles very easily.  The clutch is butter soft and 1st gear is low enough I almost never stall.  Back when I had a Yamaha 400 twin, a 650 was a BIG bike, so I was a little concerned when I first got on it.  Turns out there were no problems, its a very Sweet Ride.

         Have fun,

             -Hal

Congrats on the bike.  We like pictures... hint, hint...  

Concerning the kill switch and such...  I personally like using the kill switch.  After I left the key on all night once, I got into the habit of pulling the key half way out (parked in the garage, so I don't take the key completely out).  I find doing the same thing every time is easiest.

Exhaust -- there are a few mods if you search this site.  Drill the stock one (carefully) or replace with a Harley Dyna which can be found cheap at local HD shops or Ebay or such.

We have a couple of members who make forward controls, if you are interested in moving your feet forward.  Use your search function for forward controls.  

Yes I already regret selling the TW. I'll probably be one of those old men who talks about stuff they had back in the day.

chickenwingsmmm wrote on 02/14/11 at 18:58:01:


Ain't no probably to it. You will. What you are doing now is gaining experience to help the next bunch coming along. I heard a young guy in a movie ask an old man, "What's the worst part of being old?" The old man just looked up and said, "Remembering being young." One thing's for sure. You just bought a great motorcycle that will surprise the crap out of careless street light racers. And to clarify Kimchris' remark. You are breaking in the tires because they are SLICK when new; not because they need it.  Congrats