Congrats on the bike and welcome to the DML. [thumbsup]
Sorry to hear you don't feel comfortable on it yet. A couple of initial things that aren't tech-related. You got gear already? If not, that's first on your list. Sign up for MSF is you haven't already done so. And try practicing in parking lots before jumping right out there. Set up cones. Practice actual skills -- braking, turning, etc. And find a group of riders in your area (there are probably DMLers around) as a resource.
In terms of de-tning, don't they have some sort of restrictor plate or something in Australia? There should be an easy way to limit your bike to only half-throttle or something. That'll "de-tune" it.
The other thing is, if you're really that concerned, it's ok to sell the bike and take the loss. I betcha the dealer would help out with a 695. There will always be a monster there for when you're ready and feel comfortable with it.
Sorry to hear you don't feel comfortable on it yet. A couple of initial things that aren't tech-related. You got gear already? If not, that's first on your list. Sign up for MSF is you haven't already done so. And try practicing in parking lots before jumping right out there. Set up cones. Practice actual skills -- braking, turning, etc. And find a group of riders in your area (there are probably DMLers around) as a resource.
In terms of de-tning, don't they have some sort of restrictor plate or something in Australia? There should be an easy way to limit your bike to only half-throttle or something. That'll "de-tune" it.
The other thing is, if you're really that concerned, it's ok to sell the bike and take the loss. I betcha the dealer would help out with a 695. There will always be a monster there for when you're ready and feel comfortable with it.
