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danbgt wrote:Dan, By your definition of a touring bike, none of the previous Gold Wings would be a tourer either. The thousands of owners of GL1500's, GL1200's and GL1100's who have logging tens or hundreds of thousands of miles each touring throughout North America days, weeks and months at a time but cannot change their rear tires without dismantling the rear end of their bikes, would undoubtedly disagree with your definition. So would the most adventurest motorcyclists of all, who literally tour around the world through deserts and swamps and over mountains as well as paved highways on their single cylinder 650cc Kawasaki KLR's. They cannot change their rear tires without removing their alumium panniers and a few other critical components, yet they can find parts for their tourer of choice in the remote places of the world where everything you consider a tourer would be totally useless. And these are people who travel tens of thousands of miles in a single trip. Don't you think before you categorize a bike as a tourer or non-tourer to a Newbie you should let that Newbie know just how incredibly, narrow-minded your viewpoint is regarding touring? I agree that according to your Tourer definition the ACE Tourer is not a tourer, but please do not be projecting your own limitations, or ideas of comfort and maintenance on Newbies by labelling something as not a Tourer when obviously hundreds of riders use it expressly for that purpose.
Fred
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Posts: 7794 04/20/07 11:34 AM
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Posts: 1909 04/20/07 12:46 PM |
I'll project whatever I want, to whomever I choose, at whatever time I please.
I have my opinions. You have yours. If you don't like mine, then you are the narrow minded one. Not me. -Dan |
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Dan,
Your are right. You can project whatever you want, to whom ever you want, whenever you want. I guess it will be up to the Newbies to determine whether your opinion is worth anything or not.
Fred
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Posts: 519 04/23/07 4:19 PM |
No-one has mentioned the seat. take that 3 day trip and make sure you are physically comfortable on the T. after my first 2000 mile trip with my T i ordered
a new seat (corbin) the day i got home, it wasn't cheap but it was worth it. naturally you may be fine with the seat (many are) but there may be some
other ergonomic issue. just one more reason to take a 2 or 3 day-er to get started. Plus that will be one more great ride you will have went on. one
shouldn't need an excuse to take a nice ride. good luck i'm sure you'll love it.
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Posts: 562 04/25/07 3:17 PM |
Mattwix,
You've got one of the best 3-4 day rides on the continent in your own back yard. I would do the Lake Superior circle tour for your practice run. A shorter run might be to Itasca State Park and back. You might also try riding down to La Crosse. The bluffs of the Mississippi between La Crosse and Prairie du Chien on the Wisconsin side is a great ride as well. You were given some advice about reservations and hotels and travel. Here's a little more: If you plan on riding the Interstate during the summer, you will probably need reservations on Friday and Saturday nights. When you come off the backroads looking for a place to stay, find a hotel before dinner--then go out to eat. If you roll in after dark, you could be out of luck. Stay out of Chicago! The number one touring accesory for your T is a driver backrest. Good luck with your trip planning.
Stony
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Posts: 439 04/25/07 6:44 PM Tail Gunner |
I agree on the driver backrest..It makes all of the difference in the world..BTW Pro-Tac makes them for our bikes..Nice folks too...Bob <><
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Posts: 280 04/30/07 12:12 AM Tail Gunner |
Hi Mattwix, You have received some very valuable information from our forum brothers and I'm pleased to read your post heading their advice. I can relate to just about every comment noted as I think over the years, I have just about experienced all those issues. I have completed many long rides, some very enjoyable and some not. One particular long distance trip resulted in traveling 4,800 miles in a ten day period. My buddy and I were camping at the time and it seemed we were up every morning at 0600, take down the tent, eat and on the road by seven then ride until around six or seven every night, erect our tents, supper, shower, bed only to do this over and over again for ten days! At the end of our trip, I was exhausted and didn't sit on my bike for two weeks... I hated this ride. My friend and I have often talked about this trip and came to the conclusion we did get to see a lot of country and highway... but what did we really see?? We didn't take the time to enjoy some of the tourist attractions, museums and points of interest along the way. We both learned a lot from that trip and since then, we make it a point to be off the road before five each day. We gave up camping several years ago and now split a room at a nice motel with a pool. If we come across a nice area or town, we will just park the bikes for a day and enjoy what that area has to offer by talking to the locals. By making a few simple adjustments, we have both enjoyed our travels much more. We are both conscious of the " Heat Factor " and dehydration. If you get over tired you just don't get second chances on a motorcycle. My advice, like the others, is to start out on a three day trip to get the feel of long distance riding. You mentioned taking lots of pictures... great
idea... this will give you a bum break and you can re-live your experience through pictures for years to come.
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John....you sound just like the kind of guy I would enjoy riding with. I'm a sort of leisure rider and I'm never in a hurry to get anyplace. To me its
the jouney and not the destination. Now where are some of those pictures you took on those trips?
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Posts: 9 05/02/07 2:21 PM |
 (That's only for after the ride though!)(Might as well have another)(That's enough)
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Posts: 5858 05/05/07 8:42 PM
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Mattwix,
If you are heading to Nova Scotia, do not hesitate to take the ferry from St. John, New Brunswick to Digby, NS. They accommodate motorcycles and if it is a clear day you are likely to have a view like this. 
And if you are on the island of Nova Scotia, the premiere spot to stop is Peggy's Cove. Only 60 people live there, a combination of artists and
fishermen, but it is spectacular scenery as shown below.
Fred
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Posts: 439 05/05/07 9:51 PM Tail Gunner |
Wow !!! I want to go to "Peggy's Cove"...How nice..Thanks for the pictures...Bob..
BTW, I am planning a 5000-6000 mile ride on my T late this summer. In fact, there will be two T's and one electra-glide..We will take at least 3 weeks, motels each night and allowing some down-time for R & R.. Go for it Mattwix...Follow your dream, just consider the advice of the folks here who are eager to help...Bob <><
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Posts: 3697 05/05/07 9:52 PM |
One other thing. If the funds are available, then a GPS is very helpful. It can help you find you way when in unfamiliar territory, or locate that next gas or
rest stop. The waterproof versions are fairly expensive, but you can often get a Garmin C30 for under $175 on ebay and put a Zip-lock bag over it when it
rains.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
same"
2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black) |
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Posts: 280 05/05/07 11:04 PM Tail Gunner |
Fred,
As I mentioned before, you missed your calling... you should have been a professional photographer. I always enjoy your photos from your travels. Fortunately, I have spent some time in the Maritime Provinces and your pictures truly capture the east coast beauty. Always a pleasure to view your adventures Fred! Cheers, John |
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