I rode in the heat wave today: did you?
 

Anyone else brave the heat and ride? Took a backroad route over near Greenville, SC to a motorcycle dealership. Just wanted to sit on a few different ones in comparison to the ergos of my 2004 CBR. But main objective was the route and scenery consisting of water falls, farms and pastures, mountains and good ole curvy roads. Of interest today was the GSXR 1000 which certainly feels less cramped than mine, now I just need one that I can ride for about 100-200 miles and see how I feel afterwards. Looked at models ranging from 07-09. I know comfort and sportbike are not meant to be used in the same sentence but the Hondas are definitely more Pedrosa sized.

I plan to keep a liter bike in the garage always, just want to have one that is a bit more comfortable than what I have. With that said I've discovered some footpegs that would at least allow me to lower the peg position on mine which should help quite a bit, so I'm gonna order them and give them a shot. Pegs are from Cycle Pirates and offer quite a bit of adjustability.


They were on an 07 ZX10 on the show room floor and I was able to compare the feel to another stock zx10 so if I can get the same feeling from my CBR I'd likely be content for awhile.

Heat was never even a concern for me, did not really keep track of mileage but would estimate about 145-150 miles today.

Any 07-current year GSXR 1000 fans in here?

Not today, but I did Thursday.

I'll ride tomorrow...supposed to be around 95.

Yes the Gixxer will be the most comfy...but the Kawi is not far behind. Gixxers are usually more comfy because you sit in the bike, not on it. The Kawi, though is the same way...you sit in it.

Riding in the heat is no problem. It's being stopped and remembering to stop every once in awhile to drink.

I indeed rode today.... went to Little Mountain Farm Supply store in Tryon to buy dog food, then took 9 into Lake Lure and 64 back to my house. It was definitely hot but somewhat tolerable. I chugged down a big gatorade about halfway through, lol

I rode almost all of last week when it was 95+

...yesterday, though, my fat ass sat in the pool all day.

Agreed on the GSXR1K. That thing (09) fit me great.
As for the heat...screw that. I'm in a non perforated leather Jacket and jeans. I'm in the house before the sun gets to high in the sky and temps go into the 90's

good choice!

w/o question I'd rather have a CBR like yours, but I know it's a bit cramped.

That was a good route, I was in Tryon and Saluda for a bit yesterday as well.

I used my camelback so I didn't have to bother stopping to drink.