Comforable for long rides?

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Aug 28, 2008 | 01:21 PM

KeithB

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Comforable for long rides?

I am sure they are snotty and a blast to ride, but is a sporty comfortable for 300 plus mile rides?

I been they work the twisties well?

Thanks for the input

Aug 28, 2008 | 01:39 PM

Terp84Alum

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No. At least I don't think so.

Aug 28, 2008 | 01:44 PM

128auto

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Tell me about it!

I used to have a Sportster, great on twisties, it is ok for long ride but you will feel it after 150 miles, find yourself a better seat, it will help a little at least. I have ridden 300 miles day trip without a problem except my lower back and rear end lol.

Aug 28, 2008 | 01:54 PM

UPSBROWN

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I'd recommend a new seat. I ride with a Le Pera and have never had any problems on 300mi. + rides.

Aug 28, 2008 | 02:15 PM

HDXXX

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Get a good seat and depending on your handlebars you may want to find what feels comfortable to you. A break after every hour helps alot. We ride two-up 300 plus quite often.

Aug 28, 2008 | 02:22 PM

faber

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A new seat is a good idea. And for me, some pull-back handlebars wold help for long days, day after day.

Sportys will work, but they take a little after-market work for most.

Aug 28, 2008 | 02:27 PM

128auto

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I don't recommend dragbar for long ride, just my $0.02.

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Aug 28, 2008 | 02:29 PM

FastHoss

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Also must add that the Sport kicked butt on three some kind of Metric cruisers last night and the old girl is stock except for a 3/4 inch hole in each baffle.