Honzo
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Rode from Chicago to Wabeno, WI (NW of Green Bay about 100 miles) and back this weekend for a family gathering. The first 300 miles wasn't bad at all. Last 60+ the first day started to suck. The back is great after both days, but the rear end was getting more difficult to find a comfort zone. Day 2 and 12 hrs rest later, agony after the first 100 and the knees were taking a beating. Took 2 extended gas stops.
Problem A: Muscles out of shape.
Problem B: Hadn't done a long bike trip in years.
Problem C: Did it on a crotch rocket. (unexplored scenario til now)
Problem D: A crotch rocket slightly too small for me.
Problem E: Seat needs more padding.
Problem F: Love this little bike but won't keep it as lond as my last bike.
Problem G: Stuck with it for a while.
Positives:
Bike is smok'n gorgeous.
Begs for more speed in the curves.
Laser-like handling.
Makes me pack less.
Perfect for most of my riding.
Smooth engine.
Passes like a ***** ape in sixth.
Gets about 43 MPG in the 75 MPH area.
Timing of ownership may prevail to put me in the seat of a Gen III FJR one day.
Problem A: Muscles out of shape.
Problem B: Hadn't done a long bike trip in years.
Problem C: Did it on a crotch rocket. (unexplored scenario til now)
Problem D: A crotch rocket slightly too small for me.
Problem E: Seat needs more padding.
Problem F: Love this little bike but won't keep it as lond as my last bike.
Problem G: Stuck with it for a while.
Positives:
Bike is smok'n gorgeous.
Begs for more speed in the curves.
Laser-like handling.
Makes me pack less.
Perfect for most of my riding.
Smooth engine.
Passes like a ***** ape in sixth.
Gets about 43 MPG in the 75 MPH area.
Timing of ownership may prevail to put me in the seat of a Gen III FJR one day.
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