springman wrote on 03/06/16 at 10:55:51:Well, I am up and about today. Body aches a bit pretty much all over. The 2 biggest surprises are that my abs are sore, like as if I had done a bunch of sit ups and my left hand, my clutch hand hurts.
I think the inflatable seat cushion I have helps a lot. I think the biggest help to be able to do a longer ride would be a back support to lean against and I guess maybe a windscreen would help. But I've never ridden a bike with a windscreen and I am reluctant to put one on thinking it will affect my handling. Plus, I have to admit that in the Houston summer I want all the wind hitting me to help cool me off.
Yeah, I do prefer the shorter rides at slower speeds but I just wanted to find out how much saddle time I can do so if ever I plan a long trip I can have a good idea of how many miles I should plan on covering in one day. And now I also know the after effects of extended saddle time. It was an adventure.
A few notes: contrary to what some people say, a well selected screen will have little to no effect on handling, heck, it doesn't slow MM down, does it?
Even that giant sail I had on mine never caused a problem due to wind
Second, re max wind during the summer, don't take my word on it, google it,
Once the temp gets above 98 degrees or so, wind chill works in
reverse, putting heat into your body faster than your natural cooling system (sweating / evaporation) can get it out, once you're at speed
Even the fellow who wrote Proficient Motorcycling comments on this
a breeze while you're sitting at a red light still feels good, but doing 70 on a 100 degree day, you want to block that wind, as it will heat you up faster
Counterintuitive but true
As for a back rest, two options
Protac makes a driver backrest (expensive but works)
Or if you don't want to spend that much, put a sissy bar on your bike, and attach a backpack or duffle full of clothing
I should bring the Scootanic up there one day, let you feel what wind protection feels like on a bike, even if it's not a 'real' motorcycle