Stock vs Upgraded GRiSO

I went out on Sunday for a 100miles ride on nice hills and twists. Two 2017 Grisos! Mine (10K miles) -- Agostini HF exhaust, Dart Screen, Bettle re-mapped ( and fresh valve clearance job), Matris shock, new Pirelli Angel GT, and my friend all stock!...4 years old Metzler (2017 bike) with only 1800 miles on it.

In the middle we swapped bikes. WOW what a difference! I had forgotten how the "stock" GRiSO drove. Throttle response was way slower -- not the 'punch' I get with mine. Then I felt like the bike did not want to turn!!! The front end of the stock GRiSO felt super heavy compared to mine, and slow on getting down... not sure if it is the tires, the rear shock, the front shock settings ( my front is tuned )...

My friend also felt like my GRiSO was "a different bike", and enjoyed the ride a lot! Now is looking to do some upgrades and not sell it anymore!
I think I got the inspiration for all the mods on this Forum!!!

Cheers,
Giuseppe

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That's a pretty cool way to compare!

I think it's all because of your oil-cooler cover.

Seriously, it is fun to ride the "same" motorcycle, even when both are stock. And, when as modded as yours, the contrast can be, well, wow!

Bill

Yea I forgot the oil cooler cover -- and the gear indicator!!
I am thinking LED head-bulb and maybe new turn signals.... next

Giuseppe