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Came to the conclusion the SV is not comfortable for touring (at least not for me).
It all started Tuesday morning. Rode 700 miles and my neck was aching after 2 hours. Woke up Wednesday morning And while doing an inspection found a radiator bolt jumped ship somewhere along the 700 miles. But with no time to make any side stops just kept on.
Wednesday was easy as far as riding only had to do 150 miles and got to sleep a full night .
Thursday I had a 450 mile ride back home. My forearms, neck, and palms were already sore to make it worse A storm was traveling ENE and my route initially was going to be on I-10 but with the far and few exits along I-10 I decided to take an alt. route that would keep me not far from areas that provided cover. So I rode 20 to 27. Which still had me traveling EEN for about 2 hours then slowly turning ESE. So I rode with the storm. 3 hours into the ride I lost a cruise control bolt ( my last bit of comfort other than a touring screen).
I have come to dislike the clip on position and lack of heat that is abundant on the I-4. Would I recommend the SV as a tourer NO WAY!! I am however glad I had somewhat of a fairing to block some wind and rain. But I would recommend something with a bit more meat in the plastics dept. . And something with hand guards.... or just plain handguards.
Anyone looking to trade me a Wing or Ultra for a SV minus one radiator bolt?
It all started Tuesday morning. Rode 700 miles and my neck was aching after 2 hours. Woke up Wednesday morning And while doing an inspection found a radiator bolt jumped ship somewhere along the 700 miles. But with no time to make any side stops just kept on.
Wednesday was easy as far as riding only had to do 150 miles and got to sleep a full night .
Thursday I had a 450 mile ride back home. My forearms, neck, and palms were already sore to make it worse A storm was traveling ENE and my route initially was going to be on I-10 but with the far and few exits along I-10 I decided to take an alt. route that would keep me not far from areas that provided cover. So I rode 20 to 27. Which still had me traveling EEN for about 2 hours then slowly turning ESE. So I rode with the storm. 3 hours into the ride I lost a cruise control bolt ( my last bit of comfort other than a touring screen).
I have come to dislike the clip on position and lack of heat that is abundant on the I-4. Would I recommend the SV as a tourer NO WAY!! I am however glad I had somewhat of a fairing to block some wind and rain. But I would recommend something with a bit more meat in the plastics dept. . And something with hand guards.... or just plain handguards.
Anyone looking to trade me a Wing or Ultra for a SV minus one radiator bolt?