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Anybody with a Sport-Touring Motorcycle that Tours?

If you are looking for long ride comfort try a Russell Day Long. http://www.day-long.com/ Cost me $400 US though an ST group buy, shipping was about $75 each way for the build and lead time was about 3 weeks so I sent the seat in off-season. Total of $550 or so. Longest ride so far was 850km over 11 hours coming home from southern Ohio via slab and back roads a few weeks ago. Once you experience the comfort you'll kick yourself for the years of pain you needlessly suffered on lesser seats.
 
Has anybody upgraded their front forks with the Traxxion AK-20 kits? I am thinking of this, but wanted some feedback.
 
Second thumbs up for Russell Daylong....1,000 km no problem even for these old achy bones. BeadRider still helped tho.
 
Just called Russell, $550 to do my VFR seat in vinyl :(
 
Just called Russell, $550 to do my VFR seat in vinyl :(

I think you really want to make sure you do leather on your seat. Leather breathes and is much more likely to help you avoid Monkey Butt. Last year I did a couple of decent rides.. 5300 km in 7 days to the East Coast (Last day was 1,200 km from near Matane out on the gaspe) and 10,433 km in 12 days (Grand Canyon, Death Valley, etc). This also included 3400 km straight highway from Utah to Home in the last 3 days. Most temps were near 100F and no issues with sore butt or Monkey Butt. This was on my Corbin on my 2006. BTW I don't find the Corbin on my 2012 nearly as comfy but I think Leather is always a good idea.

..Tom
 
Im in on that Daylong group buy for my VFR. Still waiting to see if it goes through. Well over 100 names on the list.
 
Cheaper way than leather to have breathable is add a BeadRider as well. Easy on and off and improves the Daylong in my case.

http://www.beadrider.com/shop/category.asp?catid=2

I know it's counter intuitive and when you get feels like it shouldn't work....it does...there are a number of riders here that know that very well.....and it's cheap for what you get.

More maintenance on leather and you need to cover it in the rain ( they usually supply a cover ).
You avoid that with the synthetic choice. I bought mine used so leather was it but I'd buy synthetic and Beadrider if starting over.
 
+1 on the bead rider. I have one and use it on any ride over 45mins. Cheap and comfortable.


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Figured I would resurrect this thread for the '13 season.

Added a set of V35 cases for this year. Haven't had a chance to really use them outside of a weekend visit to Chicago, possibly headed to Deals Gap or BRP this weekend...

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nice cases. I keep thinking of switching to the hard cases too, but there is just something romantic about strapping a soft duffle bag to the tail of the bike...
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nice cases. I keep thinking of switching to the hard cases too, but there is just something romantic about strapping a soft duffle bag to the tail of the bike...

Agreed, a duffle also has many advantages over cases. Definitely my recommended way to travel. The Givi's were just gluttony
 
Agreed, a duffle also has many advantages over cases. Definitely my recommended way to travel. The Givi's were just gluttony

I'm with you on this.. I have Givi E41 and E21 side cases. I would much rather strap things onto the back seat. I have done this for literally 20's of thousands of KM's usually using my ROK Straps but before that a bungee web and never had any sort of issues.

..Tom
 
Until it gets wet or a strap breaks - don't like things that are not secure.

Everything has positives and negatives. Duffle is easy to toss on the bike and carry to and from the motel/hotel, also easy to pack full of stuff. Cases are secure, waterproof, but bulky and expensive.

Best setup for me is what I did last year, 52L top case + duffle. Laptop, iPad, cold weather liners, and stuff I need to easily access in the top case. Clothes and everything else in a 60L duffle. I can see myself travelling an infinite amount of time with that setup. Many times, less is more.
 
Until it gets wet or a strap breaks - don't like things that are not secure.

Secure is relative. I've known a few incidents of 'exploding side cases' due to either a latch not closed properly or case not being snapped onto the mount correctly, leaving the contents of the case sprinkled along the highway so anything can be prone to a malfunction.

The BMW Duffle (As most other worthwhile dry-bags) is waterproof and uses dual independent straps to ensure if one of the straps breaks, the bag does not go flying.
 
Many times, less is more.

Yeah too many times I've seen people carry way more stuff than needed. 100 litres should be enough for most unless you are camping or two up.
The Burgman is 110 plus upfront storage
The ST1100 is 105 - either one I could tour for weeks with poly clothes.
 
May I join ? =)

I won't have the gf strapped on the back seat this time lol so I shouldn't set new mpg records and actually keep up LOL

Yup, more than welcome. Sadly, this weekend may have to be postponed for a couple weeks. Will let you know!
 
Has anybody upgraded their front forks with the Traxxion AK-20 kits? I am thinking of this, but wanted some feedback.

Just an update that I went the more cost-effective route, and I couldn't be happier: Progressive springs and fresh delray fork oil (and new OEM seals). What a difference in handling, and no more brake drive. Hightly recommended to the touring crowd. I can't believe I waited this long with the wimpy OEM springs!
 

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