GSX650F - improve comfort, road handling, touring

[knolltop314]

I've been thinking of moving on to gen6 vfr. But expect will spend good bit of $$$$ by the time it's setup for my type of riding.  So maybe should invest more in the 650F to get it as near ideal as possible.

What's this noob's type riding?
>> Lots of miles on slab. Reaching fun roads from my home requires 2 or more hrs minimum on slab. Often 4 hrs. So comfort for long hrs in saddle is important. How best to improve comfort of this old fart's butt, knees, shoulders, & wrist/hands?
>> Love thrill of riding the twisties. I'm not fast, but still enjoy the curves. How to maximize bike's performance on curvy roads? What brakes/suspension changes should I consider?
>> I'm into touring. Multiple days camping &/or moteling. What mods or add-ons should be done?

Here's what's been done to the bike so far:
>>> Spencer seat mod
>>> 17t sprocket up front
>>> sw motech rear rack w/ jc whitney type topbox
>>> mirror extensions
>>> ram mount & wiring for gps
>>> cig lighter type plug-in to power/charge compressor, phone, etc.
>>> pr2's
>>> givi touring windscreen
>>> center stand
>>> stebel horn

Any and all advice based on your experiences will be much appreciated.  Am cross-posting this on the GSX650F and MSTA forums.

Thanks!

[bandit1250]

Check out maximum-suzuki.com and twtex.com. They both have huge Bandit sections and most of the mods applicable to Bandits apply to your bike aswell.

[Jmac_bandit]

From that list it sounds like you've got most of it covered...I have done all the things you describe wanting to do, including the slab, on a bone stock first gen bandit with a tank bag and tail bag strapped on.  Just gas and go

[inosmniacsdream]

From a touring standpoint, Givi sidecases definately come in handy, as well as a set of heated grips.

It looks like you have about everything else covered.

BTW, how do you like the PR2's on the GSXF? That's what I'm thinking about switching to.

[JoBu]

   

I'm just sayin'

[knolltop314]

Have about 10,000 m on PR2's, & still goin strong.