RidersDiscount Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 9:50 PM, Tonik said: Old people don't like change. Expand True story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 I'll probably get one of these in a couple of years. It appears they did a good job of trying to catch up to the K1600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) We’ll be looking at one but I’ll probably hold off until I retire in 2 years to pull the trigger. My 2008 Wing has 65,000 miles on it now so I’m in no hurry to part with it. By the time the 2020 models are released, they should have the new model bugs worked out. It looks nice but they reduced storage capacity by 25% or so. Wonder how long it will take the aftermarket folks to design a trailer hitch ? Edited October 27, 2017 by Wahoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 5:30 PM, JustinNck1 said: When you get the Z900 and I get a FZ10, were gonna have to do a touring trip on them just to show the people who refuse to tour on their non-touring bike. Expand There is a huge ergonomic difference between the FZ10 and the FZ1. And the stupid handles keeping you from putting any side bags on it seal the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) On 10/29/2017 at 1:27 PM, max power said: There is a huge ergonomic difference between the FZ10 and the FZ1. And the stupid handles keeping you from putting any side bags on it seal the deal. Expand I've rode both within a 2 week period, and I feel like the FZ10 has better wind protection than the FZ1. Europe already has a FZ10 touring model. Not ideal for luggage, but it's possible. Especially for like a 2 or 3 day trip. https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/hyper-naked/mt-10-tourer-edition.aspx?view=featurestechspecs&mode=colors#gallery=color|image=https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/product_assets/2017/MT10TE/950-75/2017-Yamaha-MT10-Tourer-Edition-EU-Night-Fluo-Studio-002.jpg Edited October 29, 2017 by JustinNck1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 FJ-09 is a great sport touring choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 On 10/29/2017 at 4:46 PM, JustinNck1 said: I've rode both within a 2 week period, and I feel like the FZ10 has better wind protection than the FZ1. Europe already has a FZ10 touring model. Not ideal for luggage, but it's possible. Especially for like a 2 or 3 day trip. https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/hyper-naked/mt-10-tourer-edition.aspx?view=featurestechspecs&mode=colors#gallery=color|image=https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/product_assets/2017/MT10TE/950-75/2017-Yamaha-MT10-Tourer-Edition-EU-Night-Fluo-Studio-002.jpg Expand I was speaking on the ergonomics of the second gen FZ1 and the complete lack of luggage available to hang on it as to why I won't tour on it, Won't ride it to the gap etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 If I ever get a Z900 and if I'd do a weekend tour trip on it. It would be tail bag and or a back pack kind of trip. Wouldn't even consider putting side bags on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 5:30 PM, JustinNck1 said: When you get the Z900 and I get a FZ10, were gonna have to do a touring trip on them just to show the people who refuse to tour on their non-touring bike. Expand Everyone acts like it so horrible... I did 4500 miles 2 up in 12 days. Best trip of my life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 10/30/2017 at 3:56 AM, mango_sv said: Everyone acts like it so horrible... I did 4500 miles 2 up in 12 days. Best trip of my life. Expand Wow that's a heck of a camera mount setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) On 10/30/2017 at 3:56 AM, mango_sv said: Everyone acts like it so horrible... I did 4500 miles 2 up in 12 days. Best trip of my life. Expand Sigh. Again completely different bike completely different handlebars completely different ergonomics and look at those bag mounting choices. An FZ1 is not a touring bike, at least for me. I love that bike, but at the end of an all day ride I could barely walk and I don't want to see it again for at least a week. Edited October 30, 2017 by max power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Went to the dealer today. Dad is most likely going to preorder a Goldwing Tour. $1000 deposit and they said he should have it in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 On 10/31/2017 at 12:20 AM, JustinNck1 said: Went to the dealer today. Dad is most likely going to preorder a Goldwing Tour. $1000 deposit and they said he should have it in January. Expand Pops is really pissed at the HD huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 On 10/31/2017 at 12:25 AM, 2talltim said: Pops is really pissed at the HD huh? Expand Yeah, he is gonna keep it though, just wants a more serious touring bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 10/30/2017 at 11:42 AM, JustinNck1 said: Wow that's a heck of a camera mount setup. Expand It's ram mounted. We used the bike as a tripod to get good shots of the wife and I at stops. On 10/30/2017 at 12:07 PM, max power said: Sigh. Again completely different bike completely different handlebars completely different ergonomics and look at those bag mounting choices. An FZ1 is not a touring bike, at least for me. I love that bike, but at the end of an all day ride I could barely walk and I don't want to see it again for at least a week. Expand Non-Touring bikes was what I was quoting. And I'd say an FZ1 is a pretty great touring set up. Heck, I toured my SV1000S with a full Givi setup. That alot more aggressive seating position than an FZ1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Goldwing "tour" the goldwing is already a touring bike, why do they need a tour model. The goldwing is is an amazing bike.. but no matter what it is bland. I've tried to like them, but I just can't. There is nothing about it that excites the senses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 12:30 PM, Hoblick said: Goldwing "tour" the goldwing is already a touring bike, why do they need a tour model. Expand The non-Tour model doesn't have the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 12:34 PM, Tonik said: The non-Tour model doesn't have the trunk. Expand Or electronic suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 12:30 PM, Hoblick said: The goldwing is is an amazing bike.. but no matter what it is bland. I've tried to like them, but I just can't. There is nothing about it that excites the senses. Expand Hence the complete redesign. Think what most of us are hoping for are fixes to what you are saying. And by the numbers it sounds like they are moving in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 10:39 AM, mango_sv said: Non-Touring bikes was what I was quoting. And I'd say an FZ1 is a pretty great touring set up. Heck, I toured my SV1000S with a full Givi setup. That alot more aggressive seating position than an FZ1. Expand You apparently haven't beat your body up as much as I have over the years. just driving my work truck long-distances damn near cripples me some days. if I'm doing long-distance touring, give me a Connie or an FJR or equivalent. The FZ isn't going to cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 3:03 PM, max power said: You apparently haven't beat your body up as much as I have over the years. just driving my work truck long-distances damn near cripples me some days. if I'm doing long-distance touring, give me a Connie or an FJR or equivalent. The FZ isn't going to cut it. Expand If you're struggling with driving a work truck, I would say a day trip on a sport touring bike is gonna be just as bad if not worse. Yes, they are comfortable, but not without some stress on the body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 FZ1 is good for short duration touring. I have a tail bag that would hold enough clothes for a few days. The Connie is good for any duration touring (especially one up). I may potentially want a Honda Goldwing to tour with my wife and daughters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 R6 or bust... Pussies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD'oh! Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 With a few exceptions, I've gotten to the point in my life where if the wife or kids want to travel with me, we're taking a 4 wheel vehicle. I have learned that I only like to travel on 2 wheels alone (certain group rides, notwithstanding). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 3:03 PM, max power said: You apparently haven't beat your body up as much as I have over the years. just driving my work truck long-distances damn near cripples me some days. if I'm doing long-distance touring, give me a Connie or an FJR or equivalent. The FZ isn't going to cut it. Expand Yea, 14 years of building All Terrians and Mud Terrains isn't hard on the body at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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