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Old 09-24-2009, 09:14 PM   #1
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Default Converting the SV for touring...

Ok, so I am mid-conversion and figured I'd post some progress here... I added a gel seat back in 2003 and that was about it until my body decided to force the issue when my back decided to completely give out with no warning and I couldn't even walk... at that point, I figured out that I need to make my bike more comfortable.

I love my SV and I can't drop the $ on a new bike at the moment so...

As of this past week:
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  • SVN risers (I'll add risers above and beyond the stock ones from Twisted Throttle over the winter)

I also ordered the Buell lower foot pegs since my knees have never been particularly happy with the riding position of the K3 SV.
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Old 09-24-2009, 09:20 PM   #2
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How long can you ride before things just become too uncomfortable now?
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Old 09-25-2009, 01:05 PM   #3
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How long can you ride before things just become too uncomfortable now?
in stock configuration I can only go for about 2-3 hours (with 5-6 minute breaks for gas etc) before my back and knees get so bad that I need to stop for several hours.
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Old 09-25-2009, 01:08 PM   #4
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I would look into sending your old seat to Russell Day Long. They look goofy, but they are very very comfortable. They are also pretty pricey, but well worth it.
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Old 09-25-2009, 01:10 PM   #5
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Bite the bullet, sell the SV and get a VSTROM.
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Old 09-25-2009, 04:03 PM   #6
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I would look into sending your old seat to Russell Day Long. They look goofy, but they are very very comfortable. They are also pretty pricey, but well worth it.

Or a Bill Mayer Saddle

I had a corbin on the blackbird..it was 500 times better than stock, but this Bill Mayer saddle is the best seat I've ever sat on.

833 miles in 12 hours and I was pissed I had to stop at 245 mile intervals for gas

But of course, my travel bikes an RT
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Old 09-25-2009, 11:00 PM   #7
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Bite the bullet, sell the SV and get a VSTROM.
Once we're secure in a larger place I'll consider a different bike.
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Old 09-26-2009, 09:15 AM   #8
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Sell the sled.

It's not like you get lots of snow anyways.
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Old 09-27-2009, 09:25 PM   #9
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Sell the sled.

It's not like you get lots of snow anyways.
you've got a better chance if having a period than of me getting rid of my sled
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:42 PM   #10
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Bite the bullet, sell the SV and get a VSTROM.
If staying in the same brand Rider is correct!
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