YamaMana
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I went this direction. The real winner would be a discounted insurance premium for multiple bikes - have both ... i just don't get why not !
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Anybody with a Sport-Touring Motorcycle that Tours?
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I went this direction. The real winner would be a discounted insurance premium for multiple bikes - have both ... i just don't get why not !
Seeings that we posted a possible future bike. Going down to the states in a couple weeks and hope to see one at a local dealer.
At first, I wasn't excited about this newcomer to the Honda line-up, but its starting to grow on me. It looks to be a practical commuter and weekend tourer!
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Swirve
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I got my FZ6R a couple weeks ago so I haven't had a chance to go out touring. But I've been able to putt around a little bit and I'm really enjoying it. Looking at some different bags and this caught my eye. http://www.giantloopmoto.com/products/great-basin-saddlebag
Think that wouldn't be a bad setup?
Think that wouldn't be a bad setup?
spankayf
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There are some guys on Adv Rider that use this set up
Swirve
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I didn't think it looked bad anyway. And if I decide to get another bike in a year or two, chances are this might fit.
I tour as much as I can on my Bandit modded pretty extensively for that purpose (Daytona bar, Corbin seat, cases, lights, crash guards, heated grips, GPS... plus performance mods). Reliable as an anvil, handles quite well even fully loaded (i prefer fast sweepers over tight twisties though) and is more than fast enough. 800Km+ day rides, long weekends and a transcontinental tour (http://transcontinental.xxc.cc). All in all, pretty much anything more comfortable would be less sporty than I want it to be and anything more sporty wouldn't be comfortable enough for the distances I like to travel.
Death Valley last July:
Death Valley last July:
I tour extensively. Sold a Wee-Strom and now have a Triumph Tiger. It has hard side bags as well as a top case.
Right now I am sitting in Indiana having ridden over 1600 km's the last 2 days. Should be in Ontario tomorrow. Once I get plates switched on the bike, I am taking off again, for South Carolina, possibly Florida and then Texas. I own a motorcycle to tour and see the world; so much better than sitting in a car.
Right now I am sitting in Indiana having ridden over 1600 km's the last 2 days. Should be in Ontario tomorrow. Once I get plates switched on the bike, I am taking off again, for South Carolina, possibly Florida and then Texas. I own a motorcycle to tour and see the world; so much better than sitting in a car.
homme de fer
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I love that this thread was resurrected. I've since switched from my EX500 to a Ducati 900 for all touring needs:
BRP 2010
West Virginia 2011
BRP 2010
West Virginia 2011
Armen444
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1992 yamaha Seca II, this bike was practically a sports bike from Yamaha But after 5 owners its quite the looker, leaning more toward touring, i personally fell in love with the look! Im currently just using it for city use, however i do plan to do extensive touring with it soon, many more accessories and storage compartments coming soon to this beauty, i just finished painting it blue + Black.
djez
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Please do a comparison between the strom and the Tiger.
After fighting (and spending big $$) with sport touring and sport-adventure touring motorcycles in an effort make them more comfortable and accommodating, I decided to simplify and buy a motorcycle that fits me. Not overly "inspiring", but this is my new touring mount with a hint of sport. I plan on taking her wherever the roads lead. It has brand new factory spec tires, but I will be swapping them out for a pair of Anakees. The only other "mods" are a taller Hondaline windshield (on order) for better highway wind protection and a 12V outlet for my portable air pump and Blackberry/GPS charger. The soft bags and possbily a waterproof PVS roll will adequately meet my luggage needs.
It currently sports a National Cycle "F-16 Touring" windshield, which I think looks great and provides fairly effective wind protection for smaller rides.
48-52 mpg!!
It currently sports a National Cycle "F-16 Touring" windshield, which I think looks great and provides fairly effective wind protection for smaller rides.
48-52 mpg!!
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After fighting (and spending big $$) with sport touring and sport-adventure touring motorcycles in an effort make them more comfortable and accommodating, I decided to simplify and buy a motorcycle that fits me. Not overly "inspiring", but this is my new touring mount with a hint of sport. I plan on taking her wherever the roads lead. It has brand new factory spec tires, but I will be swapping them out for a pair of Anakees. The only other "mods" are a taller Hondaline windshield (on order) for better highway wind protection and a 12V outlet for my portable air pump and Blackberry/GPS charger. The soft bags and possbily a waterproof PVS roll will adequately meet my luggage needs.
It currently sports a National Cycle "F-16 Touring" windshield, which I think looks great and provides fairly effective wind protection for smaller rides.
48-52 mpg!!
where in the heck did you get that ? i was not even aware that Honda brought those to Canada anymore ? I had a 91 model
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