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First long ride
09/17/12 at 15:12:36

I have ridden over 4,000 miles so far this year. Most of this is commuting/in-town short trips. Today, I went for a longer ride- 200 miles round trip. Albuquerque through Santa Fe to Los Alamos and back.

Observations:

I need a windshield. The wind is too blowy at higher speeds for long distance.

The seat really sucks. I know about the mod, but I will probably go with a Corbin.

I will probably upgrade the rear shocks too. My back is killing me.

The bike handles nicely on the back roads at lower speed. It really is a lot of fun. For a few hundred bucks, this bike can really be improved.

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Re: First long ride
Reply #1 - 09/17/12 at 15:31:26

Borracho wrote on 09/17/12 at 15:12:36:

I have ridden over 4,000 miles so far this year. Most of this is commuting/in-town short trips. Today, I went for a longer ride- 200 miles round trip. Albuquerque through Santa Fe to Los Alamos and back.

Observations:

I need a windshield. The wind is too blowy at higher speeds for long distance.

The seat really sucks. I know about the mod, but I will probably go with a Corbin.

I will probably upgrade the rear shocks too. My back is killing me.

The bike handles nicely on the back roads at lower speed. It really is a lot of fun. For a few hundred bucks, this bike can really be improved.

Y E P

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28660 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: First long ride Reply #2 - 09/17/12 at 16:10:09 If you can,... try a Corbin before buying... Some people really like them,.. I find them way too firm and shaped weird... (I'm a lightweight, skinny butt)... You can try a 2" front lift for a couple of dollars... it works real good for me... JMHO... ...
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Re: First long ride
Reply #3 - 09/17/12 at 16:13:30

Serowbot wrote on 09/17/12 at 16:10:09:

If you can,... try a Corbin before buying...
Some people really like them,.. I find them way too firm and shaped weird... (I'm a lightweight, skinny butt)...
You can try a 2" front lift for a couple of dollars... it works real good for me...
JMHO... Huh

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How long did you try the Corbin? It gets softer as it breaks in. Took mine about 2000 miles before it got really really comfy

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Re: First long ride
Reply #4 - 09/17/12 at 16:22:48

rfw2003 wrote on 09/17/12 at 16:13:30:

Serowbot wrote on 09/17/12 at 16:10:09:

If you can,... try a Corbin before buying...
Some people really like them,.. I find them way too firm and shaped weird... (I'm a lightweight, skinny butt)...
You can try a 2" front lift for a couple of dollars... it works real good for me...
JMHO... Huh

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How long did you try the Corbin? It gets softer as it breaks in. Took mine about 2000 miles before it got really really comfy

R.F.

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Re: First long ride
Reply #5 - 09/17/12 at 16:25:36

arteacher wrote on 09/17/12 at 16:22:48:

rfw2003 wrote on 09/17/12 at 16:13:30:

Serowbot wrote on 09/17/12 at 16:10:09:

If you can,... try a Corbin before buying...
Some people really like them,.. I find them way too firm and shaped weird... (I'm a lightweight, skinny butt)...
You can try a 2" front lift for a couple of dollars... it works real good for me...
JMHO... Huh

...

How long did you try the Corbin? It gets softer as it breaks in. Took mine about 2000 miles before it got really really comfy

R.F.

+1.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28660 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: First long ride Reply #6 - 09/17/12 at 16:53:44 It was on Gery's bike... so he had it well broke in... If I try to break in a seat with my butt,... the seat breaks my butt in... ...
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J C Stokes Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 159	Re: First long ride Reply #7 - 09/17/12 at 16:56:53 Possibly consider an Airhawk attachment rather than a whole new seat. Just google Airhawk seat. If you ever change bikes you can continue to use the Air Hawk.
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Re: First long ride
Reply #8 - 09/17/12 at 16:57:34

Before buying a new seat or change up the shocks, try an AirHawk seat pad. It makes a world of difference. After 430 miles in one day, I arrived at my destination with a smile on my face. Go to biker cushion.com and get a $50 discount. You do NOT want the AirHawk 2 as it is plastic versus neoprene. I will not ride without one for longer distances. I am spoiled! Cheesy

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: First long ride Reply #9 - 09/17/12 at 17:40:33 So which one did you get S40girl.
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