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First things first

IT’S TEMPTING TO launch yourself onto your brand new bike and pitch yourself at the horizon, full tilt – exactly what I wanted to do with our fresh Indian FTR1200 S long-term test unit. I mean, just look at it…

Instead, there’s another important and satisfying thing you should do with your new bike, other than simply riding it. That includes prepping it for life with you, not the anonymous rider it left the factory aimed for.

Bikes are very well prepared at pre-delivery stage nowadays, but they aren’t necessarily ready for your individual preferences, size, riding style, etc. Don’t just ride whatever was given to you, take the

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