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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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weenie shield might help ya. I hate the damn thing, but for road trips, it's good.

Dyan won't really help much, it's pretty much the same suspension as a Sporty, just has the larger engine and 6-speed. Ya just gotta ride the bike. There was a time that I thought a 300 mile weekend was a long ride.

Not so much anymore.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: SportyPig

weenie shield might help ya. I hate the damn thing, but for road trips, it's good.
I agree with this.

 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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I had a 320 mile round trip adventure myself. Went up to Solvang, CA (Northeast of Santa Barbara) from Los Angeles. Beautiful ride...surf & country roads on the same trip. Weather was great & no wind to complain of.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Not a windscreen aficionado myself, but I'll put it on in cold weather or for long rides. The wind will beat you up in no time at highway speeds.
 
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