Touring on Naked Bikes - Page 12

RideDualSport.com · 06-03-2010, 08:35 PM

In the mid 1990's I did some touring on this naked bike:

I did the Colorado Rockies with a bunch of other pals on old bikes.
I could not believe the bike was rocking and rolling at 45-50 mph through the high passes!

mattomoto · 06-06-2010, 09:15 PM

Just spent some time on my Wee Speed riding back from the folks house in Texas. 1200 miles in 2 days. Was pretty fun, but hot as hell! (Yes, there is a camel in the background... and that's in Colorado. Go figure)

Matto

Fireman1000 · 06-16-2012, 06:42 PM

Let's bring this one back, as I hope to be touring naked again real soon.

And just to add to the thread, a few photos from several years back touring on my 2003 Z1000.

IndyChizzle · 06-17-2012, 05:06 AM

Here's my naked touring bike; it's a 2009 Honda 919 with Trax Bags from Twisted Throttle:

I just got back from an 1100 mile trip with some friends last weekend down to the Dragon's Tail, and it was great. While the wind pressure is different than a faired bike (more force straight back directly on your chest), the lack of buffetting is worth it in my opinion. I'm 6'2", and short windshields typically put a blast of wind right at my Adam's apple, and make my helmet buffet like crazy.

For on-road riding, this combination is hard to beat for the money. I was able to pick up the bike for $4500, and add bags for about $700 more. For $5200, I've got a fun, reliable bike that I'd be willing to take across the country in a minute. And since it's a cheap, "standard" bike, it's cheap to insure too.

BigEasy · 06-17-2012, 06:04 AM

From a trip around KY a couple falls ago

WhatThaFrig · 06-17-2012, 06:53 PM

Im naked!

Have not any lengthy rides yet, but I'll be doing the Blue Ridge Parkway at the end of the month and we'll see how it goes.

Croak · 06-17-2012, 08:40 PM

Picture is mostly self-explanatory.

2000 mile, 5 day trip. Bike was more than fine with the stock windscreen, nice clean air. Or rather, nice clean wet air, we caught a bunch of rain. The Ventura luggage worked out well too (it's expanded in that picture to the evening's supply of beer). I had heated gear with me, but would have appreciated heated grips as well. Other than that, it was no less comfortable than my Sprint ST, and frankly more comfortable under 80 than the Sprint.

Meter Man · 06-17-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croak

Picture is mostly self-explanatory.

2000 mile, 5 day trip. Bike was more than fine with the stock windscreen, nice clean air. Or rather, nice clean wet air, we caught a bunch of rain. The Ventura luggage worked out well too (it's expanded in that picture to the evening's supply of beer). I had heated gear with me, but would have appreciated heated grips as well. Other than that, it was no less comfortable than my Sprint ST, and frankly more comfortable under 80 than the Sprint.

Lolo Pass?

Croak · 06-17-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meter Man

Lolo Pass?

Like I said, self-explanatory. :)

Rob.G · 06-17-2012, 10:09 PM

I just picked up a 2001 Yamaha FZ1 that I plan to do some extended asphalt touring on. I think they consider it a naked bike.

Rob

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jfurf · 06-18-2012, 06:17 AM

I gotta say, a naked bike with no windscreen on the front and saddlebags on the back is such a good look... very balanced and sleek.

scrannel · 06-18-2012, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfurf

I gotta say, a naked bike with no windscreen on the front and saddlebags on the back is such a good look... very balanced and sleek.

And, IMHO, way more fun to ride than a plastic-fantastic tour barge! Seems to me a major part of the fun of riding a motorcycle is not being "protected" from the environment. Sometimes you get cold, sometimes you get wet... sometimes you pull over and have a beer.

nwdub · 06-18-2012, 10:04 AM

Ok, the more I tour on a naked bike at 80+ mph constantly for hours when I have to super-slab from Salem to Seattle every weekend the more I want a windshield. I did it for a year in the rain, etc.. but I'm getting a little weary.

naked is okay, but a windshield (even small) will go a long way

AZbiker · 06-18-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob.G

I just picked up a 2001 Yamaha FZ1 that I plan to do some extended asphalt touring on. I think they consider it a naked bike.

Rob

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Not unless it's wearing a headlight without the half-fairing.

Still a heckuva nice ride, congrats!

AZbiker · 06-18-2012, 10:59 AM

Photo of my naked tourer that I miss very much:

06-03-2010, 08:35 PM	#166
RideDualSport.com TPB all the way Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Oddometer: 1,013	In the mid 1990's I did some touring on this naked bike: I did the Colorado Rockies with a bunch of other pals on old bikes. I could not believe the bike was rocking and rolling at 45-50 mph through the high passes! __________________ "Nobody understands what you're know what I'm sayin" The RideDualSport Forum

06-06-2010, 09:15 PM	#167
mattomoto 2 wheels rule Joined: Apr 2005 Location: 9000' below Long's Peak, CO Oddometer: 862	Just spent some time on my Wee Speed riding back from the folks house in Texas. 1200 miles in 2 days. Was pretty fun, but hot as hell! (Yes, there is a camel in the background... and that's in Colorado. Go figure) Matto __________________ Matto

06-17-2012, 05:06 AM	#169
IndyChizzle Spending more on gas Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Oddometer: 252	Naked Tourer Here's my naked touring bike; it's a 2009 Honda 919 with Trax Bags from Twisted Throttle: I just got back from an 1100 mile trip with some friends last weekend down to the Dragon's Tail, and it was great. While the wind pressure is different than a faired bike (more force straight back directly on your chest), the lack of buffetting is worth it in my opinion. I'm 6'2", and short windshields typically put a blast of wind right at my Adam's apple, and make my helmet buffet like crazy. For on-road riding, this combination is hard to beat for the money. I was able to pick up the bike for $4500, and add bags for about $700 more. For $5200, I've got a fun, reliable bike that I'd be willing to take across the country in a minute. And since it's a cheap, "standard" bike, it's cheap to insure too. __________________ 2007 Honda 919 (Perfectly Farkled for Now), 2008 Triumph Speed Triple (SOLD), 2008 KTM 690 SMC (SOLD), 2006 BMW F650GS Dakar (SOLD) Register to be an organ donor at www.DonateLife.net . It only takes about 3 minutes! Don't know how to post photos on AdvRider? Here's how you do it!

06-17-2012, 06:04 AM	#170
BigEasy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: South of Indy in the hills Oddometer: 1,359	From a trip around KY a couple falls ago __________________ All who wander are not lost "Play hard and FLOOR IT" Stevie Ray Vaughan just remember: the only difference between genius and stupidity is genius has limits

06-17-2012, 06:53 PM	#171
WhatThaFrig Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: KnoxVegas, TN Oddometer: 247	Im naked! Have not any lengthy rides yet, but I'll be doing the Blue Ridge Parkway at the end of the month and we'll see how it goes. __________________ "Life is hard! It's even harder when you're stupid!" John Wayne Not all who wander are lost! 1982 GL1100 Standard 1980 GS550

06-16-2012, 06:42 PM	#168
Fireman1000 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Gray GA Oddometer: 1,787	Let's bring this one back, as I hope to be touring naked again real soon. And just to add to the thread, a few photos from several years back touring on my 2003 Z1000.

06-17-2012, 08:40 PM	#172
Croak Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Oddometer: 471	Picture is mostly self-explanatory. 2000 mile, 5 day trip. Bike was more than fine with the stock windscreen, nice clean air. Or rather, nice clean wet air, we caught a bunch of rain. The Ventura luggage worked out well too (it's expanded in that picture to the evening's supply of beer). I had heated gear with me, but would have appreciated heated grips as well. Other than that, it was no less comfortable than my Sprint ST, and frankly more comfortable under 80 than the Sprint. __________________ 2003 Aprilia Tuono 2002 Triumph Sprint ST

06-17-2012, 10:09 PM	#175
Rob.G Mostly Harmless Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Salem, OR Oddometer: 1,772	I just picked up a 2001 Yamaha FZ1 that I plan to do some extended asphalt touring on. I think they consider it a naked bike. Rob Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ '96 Suzuki DR650 '10 Kawasaki KLX351S #320 '01 Yamaha FZ1 The Lane Sharing Works Blog

06-18-2012, 06:17 AM	#176
jfurf Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: The ATL, aka Spaghetti Junction Oddometer: 942	I gotta say, a naked bike with no windscreen on the front and saddlebags on the back is such a good look... very balanced and sleek.

06-18-2012, 10:04 AM	#178
nwdub Banned Joined: Jul 2011 Location: PNW Oddometer: 1,097	Ok, the more I tour on a naked bike at 80+ mph constantly for hours when I have to super-slab from Salem to Seattle every weekend the more I want a windshield. I did it for a year in the rain, etc.. but I'm getting a little weary. naked is okay, but a windshield (even small) will go a long way

06-18-2012, 10:59 AM	#180
AZbiker Crunkin' with crackers Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, in the Arcadia area Oddometer: 6,916	Photo of my naked tourer that I miss very much: __________________ rubber side down, derek http://azbiker.smugmug.com Got SmugMug? If not, save some cash and use my code: McYdbycdcvM5Q

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