Help Bones pick a 2up/ADV bike - Page 3

Jimmy the Heater · 11-08-2012, 05:29 PM

VStrom or Tiger 1050 seem to fit the bill exactly. I've ridden 2 up on both with the required 3 piece luggage and they both did fantastic.

Yes the S10 has it all over the above 2 in the ADV dept but for gravel roads you really don't need anything like the S10 where the Strom or Tiger would do just fine.

Get one of the above used, farkle it to your spec and then spend the rest on gas and smiles.

Wolfgang55 · 11-08-2012, 06:43 PM

You will not find the big GS boring & niether should she.

30Bones · 11-09-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GS1AB

check it out, 91 with 87K loaded and ready to roll.

No thanks, never liked anything about them

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang55

You will not find the big GS boring & niether should she.

When did I state a GS would be boring?

Scott of the Sahara · 11-09-2012, 07:20 AM

you guys with the long legs are who the moto designers are creating bikes to fit.
There were many bikes that I tried to sit on and realized that it was plain too tall for me.
Then to amplify that fact by having a passenger on board became a deal breaker.
Go ride the ones that you like and see what speaks to you.

kraven · 11-09-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 30Bones

When did I state a GS would be boring?

I'll say it.

JerryH · 11-10-2012, 05:06 AM

A GS would not be boring, but it would be more than I could handle off road. The seat is just to high and the bike is 2 heavy for me to handle on loose surfaces. I even have issues with a KLR. My off road/dirt road bike is an XT225. My road bikes are a 1500 Goldwing and a Kawasaki Vulcan 750. The Vulcan 750 is perfect for just me, but simply cannot handle a passenger, unless both the rider and passenger are on the small side. I know you said you didn't want a Goldwing, but I would at least check the rated load carrying capacity of any bike you are considering, then add enough to your weight to cover gear and luggage, and make sure you have at least a little left over. You would be amazed just how low the rated load carrying capacity of some bikes are. My daughter and I, with gear and some luggage come close to maxing out the Goldwing. Of course a Goldwing comes with a couple hundred pounds of excess weight to begin with.

30Bones · 11-12-2012, 09:54 AM

Found it, it's legendary

http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/3402976808.html

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1975 goldwing for restoring - $100 (Mt. Vernon)

THIS IS LOST TREASURE TO SOME. Once owned by a legendary Iowan.
You have a chance to start your own motorcycle museum.
This was the first year for the Honda gold-wing.
comes with a manual and extras, like a vetter ferring
CALLS ONLY if serious

11-10-2012, 05:06 AM	#36
JerryH Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,684	A GS would not be boring, but it would be more than I could handle off road. The seat is just to high and the bike is 2 heavy for me to handle on loose surfaces. I even have issues with a KLR. My off road/dirt road bike is an XT225. My road bikes are a 1500 Goldwing and a Kawasaki Vulcan 750. The Vulcan 750 is perfect for just me, but simply cannot handle a passenger, unless both the rider and passenger are on the small side. I know you said you didn't want a Goldwing, but I would at least check the rated load carrying capacity of any bike you are considering, then add enough to your weight to cover gear and luggage, and make sure you have at least a little left over. You would be amazed just how low the rated load carrying capacity of some bikes are. My daughter and I, with gear and some luggage come close to maxing out the Goldwing. Of course a Goldwing comes with a couple hundred pounds of excess weight to begin with. __________________ "I refuse to give up the thrill of living for the relative safety of existing" Nick Ienatsch "Life is not a race. Don't treat it as such. If you don't believe me, just have a look at the finish line"

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11-08-2012, 05:29 PM	#31
Jimmy the Heater Tilting the Horizon Joined: Sep 2004 Location: WA Palouse area Oddometer: 1,433	VStrom or Tiger 1050 seem to fit the bill exactly. I've ridden 2 up on both with the required 3 piece luggage and they both did fantastic. Yes the S10 has it all over the above 2 in the ADV dept but for gravel roads you really don't need anything like the S10 where the Strom or Tiger would do just fine. Get one of the above used, farkle it to your spec and then spend the rest on gas and smiles.

11-08-2012, 06:43 PM	#32
Wolfgang55 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Next to Rio Bravo Oddometer: 2,958	You will not find the big GS boring & niether should she.

11-09-2012, 07:20 AM	#34
Scott of the Sahara Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 293	you guys with the long legs are who the moto designers are creating bikes to fit. There were many bikes that I tried to sit on and realized that it was plain too tall for me. Then to amplify that fact by having a passenger on board became a deal breaker. Go ride the ones that you like and see what speaks to you.