Hoblick Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 so after my trip to virginia beach and back on the R6 im debating to keep it or not..first day 670 milesi felt like poo afterwardsmostly because i left right from work tired and sore already from work.2nd day 400 milesfelt alot better than the previous, back not bothering me too much, neck is killing me though ( i have neck problems anyway) and wristss are so so3rd day on the way backback is still the same, neck still hurts like hell, and wrists got worsenow we logged almost 1500 miles in 3 days, and in reality i dont feel as bad as i thought.thing is i wanna do alot more touring.. alot more! i love it!now i think myself, i could probably keep touring the r6, id have a few complaints but id still do it.BUT.. i will be doing alot of trips with the wife as well. and having her on the back, i know she wont be comfortable, and having her leaning on me is gonna make me even more uncomfortable than i already am.so what the fuck should i do.i like my bike alot, but at this time i can really only have one bike. since i dont know how the economy is gonna be.and you never know.. i could get laid off, or my wife.. so id really not like a payment on a bike right now. the R6 is paid, and i could sell or trade it for something else.or just roll it the whole season.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 cruiserwtf? stfu!!!!!Busa, 14, Blackbird, BMW, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aracnid007 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 That's exactly why I traded in my GSXR in on the Interceptor. Enough sport to keep me happy but MUCH more comfortable on the long rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 wtf? stfu!!!!!Busa, 14, Blackbird, BMW, etcisnt a busa a cruiser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 isnt a busa a cruiser? Smartass. It's a sport-tourer as is the 14. Would have no problem riding that far. Get a Corbin rear seat for sure with the backrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Smartass. It's a sport-tourer as is the 14. Would have no problem riding that far. Get a Corbin rear seat for sure with the backrest. never ridden one so i really dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 never ridden one so i really dont knowYou will this year;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 interceptor ftw or something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroddave Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 go for a vrod. i love mine. fast loves the curves. your wife would like it alot better. the newer ones put out 125hp to the crk and about 85 to 90 ft. lbs of tq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansky Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Heli bars would help your neck/wrists,If your wife rests her hands on your tank when you ride that takes the extra weight off your wrists as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 i looked at heli bars.. unfortunately they dont make them for my bikeim very interested in an interceptor, but im still unsure of how comfy she will be on the back.and even though i said i would never own one.. i am considering a harley as well.maybe a yamaha roadstar of some sort as well..i dunno i will need to think on iteven though i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'd give the FJR a serious look also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 i was checking those out just a minute ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Have a buddy that rode his FJR more than his Busa. He has nothing but good things to say about it. Plenty of power and the comfort of a cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 You are welcome to ride my ZRX any time. They are supposed to be great for touring 2 up - plenty of power, reasonably sporty, and you can buy them pretty cheap.only thing I would change for long rides is a taller windscreen, nothing major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420gsxr1000 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 1978 cb1000 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 you just need to train your body to get used to the long trips. you rode 1000 miles in 2 days, when your body is used to riding 100 miles an entire week or whatever. shit is gonna get sore.and get your wife her own bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 isnt a busa a cruiser? turns like one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 +1 for the FJR if you are going to look at something for long distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 i would try to figure out how to make your r6 work unless you want to sell it for a lot less than its worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) It all depends on how 'sporty' you are going to sport tour. 2-up touring is going to limit your options. Honda STs, FJRs, and BMWs are prolly your best choices but they are spendy. I know a couple that did some light touring on a modded 1st generation FZ1.I've done alot of sport touring. My preference is sport standards with a few addons. You have many more options with riding positions by changing bars than you do with clipons/helibars. I have done several 4 day 2,000+ mile trips on this: Edited April 13, 2009 by Tpoppa typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty 996 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 if you wife ride with you, you need cruiser.whatever you do with the bike will be comfy for you,but you cant change nothing for the passenger.i just trade electra glide for 848.my girlfriend loved the bike, backrest.but i like more sport riding so i rather bend my back.she not going ride with me on the 848 and i dont blame her.will you ride on the back seat that long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegame Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 i dunno man. im kinda debating the same thing. i took my g/f for 1 ride to mid ohio and back to watch a race and she didnt like it at all. i dont like riding mine for too long either. hurts too much. we were just talking about me getting a different bike so she can ride with me. ive been looking at touring bikes and crusiers. goldwings are sweet. haha. but i dont know squat about the touring/cruiser bikes. if i were to get one, the top 2 things i require are reliability and comfort. i want the cushey seats with backrests and the foot rest things where i can put my whole foot on it. can i do that to any touring/cruiser bike though? no clue. but anyways.... yea, im tossing around the idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 The VFR isn't really considered a great 2 up bike for touring. It's fairly comfortable for a pillion but from the factory we're talking like 108bhp and 60ft lbs (crank) so depending on the riders it might be working pretty hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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