Sport Tourers; Where Art Thou? - Page 42

motocopter · 11-29-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mexi-can't

Judging from the way winter is going so far it should be this year.

But usually mid-May is doable just have to be careful for all the sand/gravel that is still present. PM me if/when you come out.

Sounds good. I'm definitly getting there. Work screwed me out of the trip this year.

nachtflug · 12-02-2012, 07:44 PM

[QUOTE=Incredulous;19020433
The other thing is that the majority of riders don't actually ride that far. Just look at how many bikes on this "adventure" forum are sold inteh flea market with < than 10k miles.

[/QUOTE]
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1c7_1354378358

Disco Stu · 12-03-2012, 09:43 AM

grr. the clutch on my new-to-me k1200rs has started slipping. some oily residue buildup on the right side where the engine and transmission bolt together. I guess I'll tear it apart and see what she needs for christmas.

Mexi-can't · 12-03-2012, 10:51 AM

The bags on the Bandit seem so much higher than the ones on the FJR.......

DiabloADV · 12-03-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mexi-can't

The bags on the Bandit seem so much higher than the ones on the FJR.......

'Cause they're designed into the FJR, but bolted onto the Bandit.

GeoAggie · 12-03-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nachtflug

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1c7_1354378358

Unbelievable. I guess that can happen to us all but on video?????

zDollar Bill · 12-03-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nachtflug

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1c7_1354378358

Looks like those FJR's are to wide and the saddle bags fall off too easy!

motocopter · 12-03-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zDollar Bill

Looks like those FJR's are to wide and the saddle bags fall off too easy!

Yeah, they should stop the rider dead in his tracks and make him take the steps down to the lower level!

motocopter · 01-18-2013, 06:29 PM

Hey guys, looking for some solid ideas for music and gps guidance and I've got a long trip coming up. Currently, I have the Scala Rider G4. Battery lasts about an hour and a half listening to music. Currently, one headset is being replaced, now, since a speaker quit. I have two units, and could keep charging and swapping out. This costs nothing to change.

Bluetooth is fine, but I want to be able to hear music for 12 hours. Does this unit really exist?

My other consideration is a Shark set-up. Hide the amp and speakers somewhere in the fairing. Then, there is no headset to deal with.

With either set-up, there will always be wind noise.

My other option is an ear buds of sort. I have to use ear plugs riding, and get them deep into the ear canal before I feel like they are effective. So, there is no shortage of "high-end" ear buds - Sennheiser, Klipsch, etc. Is there a set that are low profile and that will significantly reduce wind noise because of a superior seal? Does noise cancelling really work? Guess I could always use tape over the ear after the buds are in, but not thrilled about that.

Thanks in advance.

slickwill · 01-18-2013, 06:40 PM

I've used the Sena SMH10 and really liked it. I got an entire day of use out of it.

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optimum_malarky · 01-18-2013, 08:56 PM

Anyone use older powerhouse bikes like the zx11 or zx12r for sport-touring?

single · 01-19-2013, 12:51 AM

To define a sport touring bike In my opinion you can't really go by what motorcycles companies are willing to label a sport touring bike. This is an industry which calls motorcycles which have zero off road capacity "adventure" bikes, where a company can change the name of a bike from 650 GS to 700 GS and not change the capacity of the engine, and where a whole section of the population thinks Harley sells sporty bikes because they have a line of bikes they call "sportsters".

In my opinion, a sport touring bike is a bike with an aggressive riding position (usually having clip ons) and with a re-enforced frame which is designed to carry luggage and a passenger. Weight doesn't really matter IMO. Perennial sport tourers are bikes like the K1300S, Kawasaki Concours, FJR, ST1300, VFR800 6th Gen, etc.

Then again I think most of the debate over the definition of what the bike is in this thread would be time better spent riding

BuilderBob · 01-19-2013, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by motocopter

My other option is an ear buds of sort. I have to use ear plugs riding, and get them deep into the ear canal before I feel like they are effective. So, there is no shortage of "high-end" ear buds - Sennheiser, Klipsch, etc. Is there a set that are low profile and that will significantly reduce wind noise because of a superior seal? Does noise cancelling really work? Guess I could always use tape over the ear after the buds are in, but not thrilled about that.

Thanks in advance.

I had a set of custom ear molds made that accept my Etymotic ER6i earphones. They will accept other brand earphones as well. No fiddling with getting these babies in there just right, there is only one way, and it is just right. Excellent isolation from wind noise, They won't pull out when you're putting on your helmet, and they stay comfortable all day. Quality of the sound depends on how you equip them. I'm very happy with mine.

steveWFL · 01-22-2013, 03:35 PM

Bump - the fun of being surrounded by a monsoon with no cover

kwb377 · 01-22-2013, 04:56 PM

My current ST mount...

And a couple of past ST's...

01-18-2013, 06:29 PM	#624
motocopter Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Middle Tennessee Oddometer: 236	Hey guys, looking for some solid ideas for music and gps guidance and I've got a long trip coming up. Currently, I have the Scala Rider G4. Battery lasts about an hour and a half listening to music. Currently, one headset is being replaced, now, since a speaker quit. I have two units, and could keep charging and swapping out. This costs nothing to change. Bluetooth is fine, but I want to be able to hear music for 12 hours. Does this unit really exist? My other consideration is a Shark set-up. Hide the amp and speakers somewhere in the fairing. Then, there is no headset to deal with. With either set-up, there will always be wind noise. My other option is an ear buds of sort. I have to use ear plugs riding, and get them deep into the ear canal before I feel like they are effective. So, there is no shortage of "high-end" ear buds - Sennheiser, Klipsch, etc. Is there a set that are low profile and that will significantly reduce wind noise because of a superior seal? Does noise cancelling really work? Guess I could always use tape over the ear after the buds are in, but not thrilled about that. Thanks in advance. __________________ - marc 2012 Concours 14 2008 Z1K (for sale)

01-18-2013, 08:56 PM	#626
optimum_malarky Premium nonsense Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Northern California.... twisty Oddometer: 326	zx11? Anyone use older powerhouse bikes like the zx11 or zx12r for sport-touring? __________________ Current: 2003 Suzuki SV1000 N Past: 2003 R1150 GS,2004 Triumph Speed Triple (wrecked), 2001 Triumph Sprint ST, 2003 Suzuki SV650, 1984 R80 ST 1973 CB750

01-22-2013, 03:35 PM	#629
steveWFL Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 251	Bump - the fun of being surrounded by a monsoon with no cover __________________ '10 Concours14 with >70,000 miles and ticking' '99 ZX9R Ninja - rolling retro style

01-22-2013, 04:56 PM	#630
kwb377 Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: B'ham, AL Oddometer: 56	My current ST mount... And a couple of past ST's... __________________ - '08 ZX14 / '91 DR350S http://bikepics.com/members/kwb377/

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12-02-2012, 07:44 PM	#617
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	[QUOTE=Incredulous;19020433 The other thing is that the majority of riders don't actually ride that far. Just look at how many bikes on this "adventure" forum are sold inteh flea market with < than 10k miles. [/QUOTE] http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1c7_1354378358

12-03-2012, 09:43 AM	#618
Disco Stu I'm Barry F'n Gibb!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: The Center of my Own Universe Oddometer: 4,635	grr. the clutch on my new-to-me k1200rs has started slipping. some oily residue buildup on the right side where the engine and transmission bolt together. I guess I'll tear it apart and see what she needs for christmas.

12-03-2012, 10:51 AM	#619
Mexi-can't Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Pagosa Springs, CO Oddometer: 104	The bags on the Bandit seem so much higher than the ones on the FJR.......

01-18-2013, 06:40 PM	#625
slickwill Exhiled Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Oddometer: 199	I've used the Sena SMH10 and really liked it. I got an entire day of use out of it. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

01-19-2013, 12:51 AM	#627
single Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Oddometer: 102	To define a sport touring bike In my opinion you can't really go by what motorcycles companies are willing to label a sport touring bike. This is an industry which calls motorcycles which have zero off road capacity "adventure" bikes, where a company can change the name of a bike from 650 GS to 700 GS and not change the capacity of the engine, and where a whole section of the population thinks Harley sells sporty bikes because they have a line of bikes they call "sportsters". In my opinion, a sport touring bike is a bike with an aggressive riding position (usually having clip ons) and with a re-enforced frame which is designed to carry luggage and a passenger. Weight doesn't really matter IMO. Perennial sport tourers are bikes like the K1300S, Kawasaki Concours, FJR, ST1300, VFR800 6th Gen, etc. Then again I think most of the debate over the definition of what the bike is in this thread would be time better spent riding