They reply is much appreciated, seems odd the temp gauge does that but I have weirder things.

I picked up a 2023 Cforce new last weekend, the dealer gave me a good deal as its a last year's model. I noticed when I turn the key on when it's cold it's shows one bar on the temp guage. Has anyone had this issue? Also will reclocking the secondary clean up some of the low end lend lag?

Do you ride up in Atlanta?

I wish you luck. Not sure I would have picked a CF Moto for overland adventures.. but prep along with a splash of common sense is everything. Be sure to keep us posted.

Thanx. The primary selling point for the Zforce is the factory parking brake, which is mandatory to make a machine street legal in Michigan. If my overlanding dream becomes reality, it would be next year, so I have plenty of time to refine gear loadout. Since Michigan has over 4,000 miles of trails (many 50" max), I can practice in my home state.