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S14 swap. I actually have a 1JZ swap now but 2JZ has been my username for years.

Not to be rude, but does it matter? I'd like a cushy cruiser for a trip if I can find one. I do plenty of straight 2-3 hour trips (minus 1 gas stop in the middle). I don't particularly enjoy them unless I stop a lot which makes the trip twice as long. Id rather ride for several hours and only stop for gas then stop every 45 minutes to stretch, you know? Plus... I wouldn't believe a soul that said they comfortably enjoyed a 16 hour straight ride on the back of a sportbike haha

Places to rent a bike? Seat cushioning is a small fraction of my discomfort. Cramped riding style of a crotch rocket vs cruiser that causes leg cramps and laying on my wrists for too long are. No matter how nice a cushion I get, 6+ hours on a sport bike two-up isn't happening. PS, she's got nice junk in the trunk for cushioning But she's still ready to be done riding on the back of the Buell after an hour tops. She loves my bike, but it's not a bike for going on long trips.

Never planned to haha. Thank you though.

I've been wanting to take my girlfriend on a long cruise somewhere recently so I've been looking at a place that might rent bikes. I ride a Buell Firebolt so that's not exactly fitted for the situation. I can do about 2.5 hours by myself but I'm in pain by the end (I occasionally ride from Columbus to Toledo, but I'm very sore and antsy by the end). I certainly do not want to do that with a passenger, never mind the lack of storage issue. So anyway, I'm looking for something with two comfortable seats suited for longer hauls, a highshield, luggage, ext ext. Cruise control would even be nice but thats not as important. The comfort, space, and storage is though. I know Harley rents at some of their locations but apparently none are near Columbus (Mansfield is the closest). I don't need a Harley though. I could truly care less what the bike is. Yamaha, Suzuki, BMW, don't care. So long as it meets my criteria. Anyone know of a place?

How did you like your 1125? A friend of mine had one and said he loved riding it but he also went through two engines in the year that he owned it. After that he said he'd only recommend XB's because they are just as fun on the street and less prone to problems (which I'll agree with based solely on mine). It was a sweet looking/sounding ride though whenever it did run. I wanted to pick one up myself but I was deterred by his report.

Roger that. I'll keep an eye out for you if I ever go to QSL

I don't live far at all from Mid Ohio. I was really just planning to do one day my first time. Get there in the morning, ride some, then pack up and head home. If I like it enough then maybe I'll venture out and do weekend events further away from central Ohio. I'm pretty excited about this now actually. It really sounds like the scene is quite accommodating and there are a lot of good people involved.

I know, I was only kidding so I don't have to use everyone elses "trailer" lol. I have a truck. I lugged my bike around in the bed several times when going on vacations or simply when I first picked my bike up out of state. I don't assume the cost would be all that bad really. Like I said, I do car racing so I have a general idea of costs. Thanks everyone for chimming in btw. I feel a lot more comfortable about giving the track a try now.

Noted. Invest in personal trailer if I wish to do track days. That's the biggest thing I've taken away from here

Oh my.

I've read what is required of the bike and the necessary gear but how does the actual track riding work? I've never raced a bike. Do you have to line up in a grid and race from the start or are there open track days where you can just go out on your own and go at your own pace? I love riding down in the hills and feel that doing a track day is necessary at some point to have a some fun and improve my riding skills som. I won't lie though, the idea of lining up with a bunch of veterans and going at it makes me a little nervous. Cars are one thing. I've been on a track in a car several times. And I dont care if I'm slow my first time. I just don't want to get in other people's way and jack up their lines. Sorry for the extremely noob-like question. Just trying to figure this all out.

Where are you? I'd be interested in seeing some other Buells at a meet or ride or something, specifically ones with some aftermarket goodies performed. Curious to see what some xb's look and sound like with different mods.

Welcome fellow Bueller. Post some pics!

lol, no flip flops or sandals here.