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The bike:
2002 Triumph Sprint RS w/ Raceteched front end and Penske Rear, Genmar risers, Ventura Rack & 45 liter pack, 190-200 mile tanks when two-up, 40amp alternator (should be good for any heated equipment needed two-up) 955cc torquey motor, and ~450 load capacity of the bike should be fine as well.
The problem:
The GF is not comfy enough for anything over 300 miles in a day. Originally thought to go to a two bike setup. One for track days and aggressive riding and a Touringish bike for two-up riding w/ lockable luggage. I want to be able to do 500 mile day to a destination, have my stuff stored away locked while I leave the bike unattended. I recently purchased a YZF600r for the solo bike but I'm wondering if I can convert the RS into a good two-up bike instead of taking a loss on the RS and purchasing a used Connie, ST1100, or Triumph Trophy.
The symptoms:
GF (10:40:51 AM): i am uncomfortable for the most part due to the leaning over
GF (10:41:17 AM): my butt is ok for a few hours and my knees too
GF (10:41:28 AM): wind sometimes bothers me when i lean back
The proposed solution:
Add convertibars-> http://www.convertibars.com/checkit.cfm For my bike specifically, adds 4 inch vertical and 3 in pullback at most. Sargent Seat. And Givi side cases plus keep the Ventura pack on top, or sides cases and Givi top box: http://www.triumphnet.com/st/acc/thunderbike/index.htm either way giving her some sort of backrest/back pad to lean against every once in awhile.
The questions:
Has anyone done this with their bike? Had the same dilemma? Considered the same comfort options or different ones I'm not aware of? What was the outcome? Is it possible to approach the comfort level of a proper sport-TOURING bike with this solution at a substantial cost savings? The RS was my do everything bike, and has been wonderful, but now I have the YZF for solo riding and track days, and it's either a proper touring bike and sell the RS with a loss or mod the RS to fit for some $....thanks!
Bryce
2002 Triumph Sprint RS w/ Raceteched front end and Penske Rear, Genmar risers, Ventura Rack & 45 liter pack, 190-200 mile tanks when two-up, 40amp alternator (should be good for any heated equipment needed two-up) 955cc torquey motor, and ~450 load capacity of the bike should be fine as well.
The problem:
The GF is not comfy enough for anything over 300 miles in a day. Originally thought to go to a two bike setup. One for track days and aggressive riding and a Touringish bike for two-up riding w/ lockable luggage. I want to be able to do 500 mile day to a destination, have my stuff stored away locked while I leave the bike unattended. I recently purchased a YZF600r for the solo bike but I'm wondering if I can convert the RS into a good two-up bike instead of taking a loss on the RS and purchasing a used Connie, ST1100, or Triumph Trophy.
The symptoms:
GF (10:40:51 AM): i am uncomfortable for the most part due to the leaning over
GF (10:41:17 AM): my butt is ok for a few hours and my knees too
GF (10:41:28 AM): wind sometimes bothers me when i lean back
The proposed solution:
Add convertibars-> http://www.convertibars.com/checkit.cfm For my bike specifically, adds 4 inch vertical and 3 in pullback at most. Sargent Seat. And Givi side cases plus keep the Ventura pack on top, or sides cases and Givi top box: http://www.triumphnet.com/st/acc/thunderbike/index.htm either way giving her some sort of backrest/back pad to lean against every once in awhile.
The questions:
Has anyone done this with their bike? Had the same dilemma? Considered the same comfort options or different ones I'm not aware of? What was the outcome? Is it possible to approach the comfort level of a proper sport-TOURING bike with this solution at a substantial cost savings? The RS was my do everything bike, and has been wonderful, but now I have the YZF for solo riding and track days, and it's either a proper touring bike and sell the RS with a loss or mod the RS to fit for some $....thanks!
Bryce
