Sport Tourers; Where Art Thou? - Page 26

Unleaded · 07-17-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Skitch

Well said. Nicely set up bike too!

Thanks! After many tours of packing too much or too little, I've finally found a setup that works for the 7- day or less stuff I do.

zDollar Bill · 07-18-2012, 08:19 AM

I used to just take the sport bike and tour. But now I will be riding the ST1300 for the long hauls.

davyjones · 07-18-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scrannel

Awesome machine. I know it only has a 3 gallon tank but I'd pretend to sport tour on that bike any day.

I had this bike for 500 miles. Fast? Not really. Limited by 5 speeds IMHO. Handled pretty well though. Just wish I was 20 when I got it, not late 30's. It can be a "sport-tourer" since it is a sportster, and well... you could tour on it with bags and a screen.
To answer the question about why he doesn't see many sport touring bikes, I would guess maybe it is where you ride. I see plenty here in MD. HD's too... of course (I have 2 HD's). I do some decent mileage on my Thruxton, but I would not consider it a ST bike.

sleazy rider · 07-21-2012, 01:53 PM

Sport touring the Gaspè Peninsula today,

Damn, it sucks having ground clearance and power with the willingness to test the limits.

LoneTraveler · 07-21-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sleazy rider

Sport touring the Gaspè Peninsula today,

Damn, it sucks having ground clearance and power with the willingness to test the limits.

This is, by far, one of my favourite places to visit. Hotel-Motel Surprise in Percé is especially nice, if you're looking for a place to stay. Awesome views of the Rocher at sunrise.

sleazy rider · 07-22-2012, 03:59 PM

It's too straight and level.

nachtflug · 07-29-2012, 05:03 PM

this was at the museum today. they braved the scattered shower forecast and took a ride down from Cooperstown area.

919 with VFR bags using modified Givi brackets and a Russell seat.

he says the 919 can get past a car real quick when he needs to pass.

I'd be on this like white on rice.

TexRivers · 07-29-2012, 05:25 PM

I agree with the "boring to ride unless you go fast" comment. I rode a K12GT for two years and got too many speeding tickets and often found myself riding above my skill level.

All the plastic is also a turn off for many. Now I ride an 1100 Cali EV Touring, exposed air cooled engine, shaft drive, tubless wire wheels, lighter and faster than a Harley but still looks like a classic retro motorcycle.

Waco · 07-29-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TexRivers

I agree with the "boring to ride unless you go fast" comment. I rode a K12GT for two years and got too many speeding tickets and often found myself riding above my skill level.

I felt that way about my RT at first. Compared to riding my previous GS, 80 mph felt like 60. But now that I'm used to the bike, I can enjoy it at semi-legal speeds.

bobafet · 07-29-2012, 06:04 PM

I like mine. A few mods and she is good to go the distance.

Waco · 07-29-2012, 06:15 PM

My knees bother me more and more on long rides these days. My next bike will not have a sport riding position.

Rider · 07-30-2012, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sleazy rider

It's too straight and level.

Nice looking road!

Rider · 07-30-2012, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Waco Kid

My knees bother me more and more on long rides these days. My next bike will not have a sport riding position.

I'm frankly a little surprised my knees don't bother me more.

I'm no spring chicken and certainly not the most flexible guy ever born. But the FJR, even though it tucks my legs in pretty well, hasn't bothered me yet.

DAKEZ · 07-31-2012, 07:38 AM

roadstar · 07-31-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I'm frankly a little surprised my knees don't bother me more.

I'm no spring chicken and certainly not the most flexible guy ever born. But the FJR, even though it tucks my legs in pretty well, hasn't bothered me yet.

Once you actually leave your block, they will

After about 250mi`s my did on mine 07 FJR & just let them hang for awhile .

07-21-2012, 01:53 PM	#379
sleazy rider Squidly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: White Lake, MI Oddometer: 1,604	Sport touring the Gaspè Peninsula today, Damn, it sucks having ground clearance and power with the willingness to test the limits. __________________ --Tom IBA #41627 Blog SpotMeTraveling

07-22-2012, 03:59 PM	#381
sleazy rider Squidly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: White Lake, MI Oddometer: 1,604	It's too straight and level. __________________ --Tom IBA #41627 Blog SpotMeTraveling

07-29-2012, 06:04 PM	#385
bobafet Boba Fett Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Oddometer: 115	08 vfr I like mine. A few mods and she is good to go the distance. __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. Ben Franklin

07-29-2012, 06:15 PM	#386
Waco Renegade Sickle Hound Joined: May 2002 Location: Waco, Texas Oddometer: 14,896	My knees bother me more and more on long rides these days. My next bike will not have a sport riding position. __________________ Support the AMA.

07-31-2012, 07:38 AM	#389
DAKEZ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: U-gene, OR. Oddometer: 17,983	__________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss “Watch out for everything bigger than you, they have the "right of weight" Bib

07-18-2012, 08:19 AM	#377
zDollar Bill Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Miles away from Normal... Oddometer: 796	I used to just take the sport bike and tour. But now I will be riding the ST1300 for the long hauls.

07-29-2012, 05:03 PM	#382
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 42,857	this was at the museum today. they braved the scattered shower forecast and took a ride down from Cooperstown area. 919 with VFR bags using modified Givi brackets and a Russell seat. he says the 919 can get past a car real quick when he needs to pass. I'd be on this like white on rice.

07-29-2012, 05:25 PM	#383
TexRivers TexRivers Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Sugar Land, TX Oddometer: 12	I agree with the "boring to ride unless you go fast" comment. I rode a K12GT for two years and got too many speeding tickets and often found myself riding above my skill level. All the plastic is also a turn off for many. Now I ride an 1100 Cali EV Touring, exposed air cooled engine, shaft drive, tubless wire wheels, lighter and faster than a Harley but still looks like a classic retro motorcycle.

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