What kind of sport-tourer are you into?

[bassjones]

If I could afford it, which I can't, I'd have a CBR/ZX/R (no gsxr though  ) an ST 1300/FJR/Conk, and a KLR/XR, but I can't so I went with the VFR, which seemed the perfect compromise between the CBR and ST 1300.  Not much opportunity to off road much anyway, but I might start saving up for an older DP bike.

[rauchman]

That's my idea of a sport-tourer  
Now some people here would never consider it a proper sport-tourer seeing as it doesn't have shaft drive, ABS, hard bags, and you lean into the wind like a proper motorcycle. I think some people here are a half a step from just driving a convertible instead of a bike  

Totally agree.  I've never been a fan of shaft, however, if my SV had belt drive, that would be perfect.  I'll be doing a 5 day tour the end of the month.  I'm curious to see how this baby does as a tourer.  It should rock!!!

[BillL]

An old sportbike is all you need.   Fuel gauges are for Iron Butt rides.  

What's goin' on with the clip do-hicky-gizmos on the back of yer Nelson-Riggs?  Is that a clearance light there on the left side?

[Wanderer]

I'm torn.
Though I have an FJR, I voted 2 (sporty and minimal) because if my wife rode her own bike I'd have a Sprint ST or 'Busa instead.
Since she has no interest in piloting a bike, but loves to ride pillion, 'big fast and comfy' is my weapon of choice.

It's just not what I'm into necessarily.

[SuperHans]

I'm torn.
Though I have an FJR, I voted 2 (sporty and minimal) because if my wife rode her own bike I'd have a Sprint ST or 'Busa instead.
Since she has no interest in piloting a bike, but loves to ride pillion, 'big fast and comfy' is my weapon of choice.

It's just not what I'm into necessarily.

I'm in the same boat and voted sporty and minimal also. I love the FJR for what it is, an excellent 2-up, sporty tourer, but I would rather ride something smaller and lighter.

My GF does like riding her own bike, but we enjoy taking longer rides/trips 2-up so the FJR just makes sense. If all my riding was solo I would most likely be riding a Sprint ST.

[motrhead]

"Quote from: 2006FJR on January 31, 2010, 11:42:35 pm
 You guys keep talking about smaller and lighter? If you want smaller and lighter get it. I ride both my wife and I 2-up to Canada each year for a 10-day ride and good luck doing that on something smaller than a FJR/ST/C14. "


I'm with this guy. I loved my FZ1 for day trips, maybe even an overnighter, but it left me wanting on longer trips/vacations.

 I have to disagree with you guys. My wife and I have ridden all over Canada  2-up on my old CX650 Eurosport with soft bags, and I have no problem breaking 100mph when passing or behaving badly, or even putting in 12 hour days on the bike. I have never felt like that bike was too small.
 There's nothing wrong with having a big bike, but in no way is it necessary.  I would have no problem crossing the continent 2-up on my Seca 650.  I'm definitely more comfortable on the CX or Seca than on my GL1100 (although I'm working on modifying the GL into something more usable). I'm not saying I wouldn't be comfortable on an FJR (although it's really too portly for my enjoyment), I'm saying I don't need 1000+cc, no matter how far I am travelling. To each their own I guess.

[jfusaro]

just like my women, light and sporty

[jfusaro]

least I forget,  minimal

[Nodaclu]

Spontaneous combustion isn't something that just happens to other people.  I need to improve my mechanic skilz.  

Thanks for the new sig line!!  

[woodman]

aprilia futura...the best there has ever been!!

[Hotbrakes]

My general rule of thumb is knee draggability.  If I can't drag it I can't ride it!  Not that I ride around like some Moto GP champ, I just like a bike that handles well.  The VFR barely fits the bill.  Right now I'm working on some hardbags mounts for the Super Duke and my gf's 636.  Race replicas don't really do it for me cause of the lack of practical storage and the speed with which they are happy to carry everywhere.  

[scramblerracer123]

I voted 2, but the loaded down vfr is between 1 and 2.  With 3 hard bags, fuel cell, and water jug the vfr is a little overwhelmed in the rear for a fat guy.  Wish I had a little more space and a little more electrical capacity, and more horsepower.

[sammyseaman]

I voted 2, but the loaded down vfr is between 1 and 2.  With 3 hard bags, fuel cell, and water jug the vfr is a little overwhelmed in the rear for a fat guy.  Wish I had a little more space and a little more electrical capacity, and more horsepower.

You could always buy a new VFR..............  

[2RR2NV]

i would vote, but ya don't have one to fulfill my choice..  

[Rhino]

I really like my New 2008 Triumph Sprint.  It is just different enough to stand out.  Big enough to go anywhere I want to go.  And my buddies with Sport bikes aren't going to leave me in the dust on local rides and I am not one to have to ride in the lead all the time.  I just hate to be in the back.  Just me!  

[Fourstring]

Thanks for the new sig line!! 

Your welcome.   

What's goin' on with the clip do-hicky-gizmos on the back of yer Nelson-Riggs?  Is that a clearance light there on the left side?

The carabiners are there so I have something to clip to and I can lock the soft bags; it discourages casual thieves.  The orange thing on the left side is a bottle opener.   

[Fred Manfranchenson]

I voted A non sport-touring bike and a backpack tankbag and duffel. I've gone the big, fast ST route and it's just not my thing. I don't ride the interstates so that's a big part of my decision.

[BamaBiker]

Sport touring - light and sporty- FZ1

For 2 up touring -big comfortable fast enough - Valkyrie

[RocketJohn]

I just picked up a 98 VFR for a more agile sport tourer... we'll see how it goes!  

[RobbieB]

I have ridden sport bikes ONLY since I was 19 (raced a CBR900 for a few years).  Over the last few years my '02 RC51 has started giving me back pain while commuting so I switched to an '09 Kawasaki Concours.  It RULES!  It handles great, it's fast and it's comfy.  The stock tires blow but once I replaced those the bike has lighter turn in characteristics and handles even better.