Quote Originally Posted by Pfaelzer View Post
Hello Jeff,
I have plotted the route already and yes, its going to be very twisty. The chart says 569km so I am not sure if I will make it in one day - not going to rush it. I'll take some photos and if they are good then you will see them later. My bike is a 2009 european model. I'm not sure about the difference to the 2008 models - Franki is the specialist here. The alu-plate on the center stand is not stock. It came together with the engine guard and engine crash bars, which the factory in Zhejiang made for me - as well as the luggage system. I'll post more about these parts once the bike is back in my garage.

Don't worry too much on the new bike and modifications. The JH600 is a decent bike already in stock set-up. Most of my mods here are for fun and you can decide over the time if you need or like some of them or not. What really improves the bike is the modified exhaust system and - at least for my feeling, the suspension. I guess, once I have found out the configuration of the original springs in the front and then changed them to progressive springs, this will give the bike another real improvement.

Keep in touch. Looking forward to see pictures of your new ride soon.
AW.

AW has bought the bike in 2009 and is the same as 2008. The newer 'improved' model came out in Nov. 2009 and the changes are minor. It has been listed in my JH600 thread. The only big 'improvement' is the optional plastic penniers. It may look good to some riders but I have seen the test model and they are just too flimsy for serious long distance touring in China. The alu pennier AW has got is the best there is available in China.