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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject: My First Trip |
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Have had my 1st bike, my '93LT for about three months now. Been doing LOTS of practicing and a few small local day trips. Finally decided when I saw the forecast, I had to ride to the beach. Now I live in Charlotte, NC so I know this is no iron man trip here, but it's my first. Rode there yesterday and back home today...around 500 miles total. I must admit, it was harder than I thought it would be....sore butt...cramping hands...sore back & neck. But I learned a lot for the next time and will be better prepared. Great time! Trip too short! Love the new shirt Michael!
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Nice!
A slightly longer trip would be to Hungry Mother next year. We'd love to meet you.
John _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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rydor Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 1304 Location: Southern Illinois, U.S.A.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Savor those first rides... you'll remember them forever! |
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Niemand Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 106 Location: NC, USA
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: My First Trip |
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Congrats on the first road trip, Weatherman. I know heading out those first few times can seem daunting, but it gets a lot smoother. One of my first real rides was from the Durham area to the mountains in WNC. Fun stuff...I still think about that ride.
Weatherman2112 wrote: | ...cramping hands... |
You might want to try deliberately relaxing your grip a bit to see if that helps. It will probably reduce your hand fatigue issues and more than likely improve handling in general as well. _________________ Niemand
1994 K1100RS
2023 DR650SE |
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whyoldbill Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 440 Location: in the boonies, northwest of Columbus, Ohio
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Don Sproule Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 261 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like you might have the stock 'Comfort' seat, which is German slang for 'torture'. If so, you may want to take a look at replacing it - with almost anything- a bed of nails, perhaps. |
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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:06 am Post subject: |
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SugarHillCTD wrote: | Nice!
A slightly longer trip would be to Hungry Mother next year. We'd love to meet you.
John |
I thought about trying to join you guys this year but thought I wasn't quite ready. Might just have to go for it next year! Would like to meet you guys too. Sounds like a great group. _________________ 1993 BMW K1100lt |
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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:08 am Post subject: Re: My First Trip |
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Weatherman2112 wrote: | ...cramping hands... |
You might want to try deliberately relaxing your grip a bit to see if that helps. It will probably reduce your hand fatigue issues and more than likely improve handling in general as well.[/quote]
I was actually much better with that on the way back. Learning more with each ride! _________________ 1993 BMW K1100lt |
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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:09 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. I will consider this. Anyone else have an opinion here? _________________ 1993 BMW K1100lt |
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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:14 am Post subject: |
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Don Sproule wrote: | Sounds like you might have the stock 'Comfort' seat, which is German slang for 'torture'. If so, you may want to take a look at replacing it - with almost anything- a bed of nails, perhaps. |
Here are the best views I have of my current seat. It's new but yes, it is a BMW. I'm sure you have all talked about this a zillion times but I would love to hear and see what seat options some of you have found work best for you. Materials, cushioning, backrests? Thanks all!!
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dave n Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 13 Dec 2003 Posts: 316 Location: Gastonia NC
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 9:34 am Post subject: Seating -- |
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Hello from Gastonia NC.
For your next trip you could try a ride up to http://diannasshop.com/
Located a bit south of Asheville and talk seat mods with them. A friend had a
BMW GS seat restuffed there and was quite pleased. Makes a difference
when you are sitting on the m/c in front of them and pointing out what you
want done vs over the phone or on line.
Also I have some "K" bike spares left over if you ever need some.
Enjoy and I may see you on the road. _________________ Dave Norris KOG 248
1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon
1993 K1100LT w/Hannigan sidecar
2008 Suzuki DR650 |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10087 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Russell Day Long is thought by many (myself included) to be the best LD riding seat on the market. That's what I have on my K1100LT.
https://www.day-long.com/
For even more comfort, use an Alaska Leather Buttpad.
http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/StoreFront
Riding Posture:
Bend at the hips, not your back.
Arms should be loose.
Grip on bars should be relatively loose.
You can fine tune the angles of the handlebars and clutch/throttle perches to what works best for you. _________________ 93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10087 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Almost forgot: real cruise control.
Aside from not having to control the throttle, it keeps you from having to watch the speedo all of the time which reduces mental fatique and also gives you more time to maintain situational awareness in order to avoid potential hazards.
http://classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/0.ckb.tech.files/ccs100.k.bike/ccs100.k.bike.htm _________________ 93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Definitely!
I followed Drake's great install instructions and it works just as advertised.
BTW, thanks Drake! _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Seating -- |
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dave n wrote: | Hello from Gastonia NC.
For your next trip you could try a ride up to http://diannasshop.com/
Located a bit south of Asheville and talk seat mods with them. A friend had a
BMW GS seat restuffed there and was quite pleased. Makes a difference
when you are sitting on the m/c in front of them and pointing out what you
want done vs over the phone or on line.
Also I have some "K" bike spares left over if you ever need some.
Enjoy and I may see you on the road. |
Thanks Dave! I may do just that! _________________ 1993 BMW K1100lt |
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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 12:20 am Post subject: |
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Flying Duck wrote: | Russell Day Long is thought by many (myself included) to be the best LD riding seat on the market. That's what I have on my K1100LT.
https://www.day-long.com/
For even more comfort, use an Alaska Leather Buttpad.
http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/StoreFront
Riding Posture:
Bend at the hips, not your back.
Arms should be loose.
Grip on bars should be relatively loose.
You can fine tune the angles of the handlebars and clutch/throttle perches to what works best for you. |
Great advice as always from you Duck! Going for the buttpad. A new Russell may be a bit out of reach for me right now but they sure look sweet. _________________ 1993 BMW K1100lt |
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Weatherman2112 Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 12:28 am Post subject: |
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I LOVE the sound of having real cruise like this. I only glanced through the install but it looked to be a little above my current abilities. I do learn well though so I'll look it over more closely for sure to see if I can pull it off. I also have a good friend here that would likely be able to help me a lot. In the meantime I got a kuryakyn universal throttle boss to relieve hand stress. I hope to do this ultimate upgrade someday. Thanks for this! _________________ 1993 BMW K1100lt |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10087 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 2:07 am Post subject: |
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Weatherman2112 wrote: | Great advice as always from you Duck! Going for the buttpad. A new Russell may be a bit out of reach for me right now but they sure look sweet. |
Do some periodic Googling on group buys. Usually somebody from some MC forum will set one up every year or so. I got in on one a couple of years ago - 20% off if they do it in the winter low season. Mine came out to a total with shipping of about $375 IIRC - worth every penny if you want to do serious LD riding. _________________ 93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE |
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BobZ(IL) Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 651 Location: Bourbonnais, IL
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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My grips are just a bit higher than yours. Might want to give it a try. _________________ '93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997
Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride. |
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grant93 Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 238 Location: Victoria - Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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Gidday Weatherman,
Nice bike, love the colour but I wonder why ??
This is mine in Oz. 10th month 1993 (155,000kms)
Since these pictures where taken I have had more padding inserted in the seat which made a massive amount of different to comfort due to the fact that the previous owner had the foam cut down? also I have added an aftermarket tinted taller screen of about 75mm which is fantastic on a 1000km day,
_________________ Cheers Grant
1994 K1100RS
1981 R100RS
1978 R100RS
1928 Chevrolet tourer
www.montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com.au |
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