Looks great with the seat cover. I noticed the Tail of the Dragon stickers too. In case anybody doesn't know it, that version of the sticker is only available at the Dragon, not mail order. Can't get it if you didn't ride it, essentially. So now that I've outed you, you gotta tell us how the Fizzer did on the Dragon.
You didn't rat me out. I am super glad you noticed the difference in the dragons!
First let me list the bikes i have had up there: 2006 zx10r, 2008 gsxr 1000, drz supermoto.
The 8 rides great up there in the mountains compared to the the zx10 and gsxr. I will not compare the drz, totally different bike.
First of all, let's talk about comfort because I didn't just ride the 11 miles only. After riding 800 miles on a week long trip up there I can honestly say that I was not nearly as tired as my previous other bikes.
Second power, is always there and was never an issue even on the Cherohala. I mostly used 3rd gear on the dragon and all out open on 68 and the Cherohala.
Third, suspension you must do the R1 rear shock upgrade. It helped the rear out extremely. The front end still must be done, though.
I honestly can not wait to ride the 8 up there again. You must take it up there.