Newbie from Worcestershire UK says hi...

[Gibbons]

Hi there
I'm pleased to be here and pleased to be three weeks into what I think will be an enjoyable ownership experience of a 2016 manual Crosstourer Highlander.  I came to the CR changing from an Africa Twin DCT that I had had from new.  I liked the AT but missed road tyres/suspension and after a quick whiz out on a CR I'm sold!  Great turn in, great brakes, great suspension, and, great engine.  And no chain!
DCT is good for touring , not so for making 'progress' on some of the bumpy twisty we have near me.

[Yasko]

  and safe riding  I have no problem with DCT on our crap minor country roads - I use manual mode all the time with more control.

[mzflorida]

Welcome to the forum and congrats!  Unbeknownst to Yasko, I began using his riding strategy on the DCT, switching to manual on the more technical roads.   Not that it matters as you have a MT...just a point of.interest to everyone here in the forum, potential owners, etc.   

[Dave56]

Hi there Gibbons and along to the friendliest Crosstourer colleCTive there is. 
Glad to hear that your enjoying your CT and rest assured that your future miles will be accompanied by beaming smiles. 

[Banksy]

  from South Devon

[Stevensweert]

  from The Netherlands Gibbons

[DEMBONES]

Welcome from the Pac NW, USA.  You will love the CT!