First "long" ride
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First "long" ride
Yesterday the wife and I and a few friends took a ride to a few counties north and back. Rode just a touch over 200mi which is the farthest I've ridden with her on the back. She did great! I did notice the last 30 miles or so I could feel her squirm around a bit and she said her tail-bone was starting to hurt. I have the sundowner but I will try a gel pad for her next time!
At 55-60 everything was good but on the interstate at 70 or above she was catching too much wind and would tuck in behind me pushing me forward! Dont know how to correct that other than helmet with face shield (we were riding without)...
A few changes I need to make for myself,,,,,I just ordered the Harley-goodies extensions, and I either need to turn the clamps around on my hwy pegs which should move them at least an inch forward I hope! If that dosent work I will look into the 360 mounts...
I am for sure going to go with a rider backrest and the only concern is room for the wife.. I think it will work for her
Also going to get the fork air deflectors,,I have the baffel between the fork but still get a bad buffet. And CRUISE I need the cruise control for sure!
One of the other riders we were with took a bunch of pics so I will try to post if I can!
At 55-60 everything was good but on the interstate at 70 or above she was catching too much wind and would tuck in behind me pushing me forward! Dont know how to correct that other than helmet with face shield (we were riding without)...
A few changes I need to make for myself,,,,,I just ordered the Harley-goodies extensions, and I either need to turn the clamps around on my hwy pegs which should move them at least an inch forward I hope! If that dosent work I will look into the 360 mounts...
I am for sure going to go with a rider backrest and the only concern is room for the wife.. I think it will work for her
Also going to get the fork air deflectors,,I have the baffel between the fork but still get a bad buffet. And CRUISE I need the cruise control for sure!
One of the other riders we were with took a bunch of pics so I will try to post if I can!
Last edited by Challenger; Aug 8, 2011 at 04:50 AM.
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And so it begins.... 
Sounds like you're enjoying the bike already. Those first few rides usually end up with a list of things that are needed to personalize the bike for your needs; the goal is to keep the list from constantly expanding until your mortgage payment is in jeopardy!
Congrats on the bike - the HD touring platform is terrific indeed!
Sounds like you're enjoying the bike already. Those first few rides usually end up with a list of things that are needed to personalize the bike for your needs; the goal is to keep the list from constantly expanding until your mortgage payment is in jeopardy!
Congrats on the bike - the HD touring platform is terrific indeed!
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I have the Kuryakyn Longhorn Offset Pegs, which are akin to the HD 360's. I love them for their versatility. There's lot of options for mounting.
Good luck!
Last edited by FenderGuy53; Aug 8, 2011 at 09:01 AM.
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Things to think about. Long ride shield with the flip gets the air over your wife. Kuryakyn adjustable pegs for her, she can change the placement of her feet, move your tourpak back so she has more room so when you put the backrest in it won't crowd her.
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Hi all,
My wife and I rode 500 miles yesterday, mostly at a steady pace of 75 MPH and a temperature of 60°F. We had strong side winds that often pushed us 2 feet out of our trajectory, but the Electra Glide sounded like a 'happy' sewing machine throughout the day.
For long trips I added a dual stitch comfort seat plus the King Tour Pak with its back rest on my 'Standard' EG. My wife says its so comfortable she can almost sleep during the ride. We need no lower fairings, no wind deflectors, no radio, no cell phone; just the two of us with open 3/4 face helmets plus a brilliant Garmin GPSmap 62st.
So where is the catch? Probably just in the sitting position of the pilot that reduces air flowing towards the passenger.
My wife and I rode 500 miles yesterday, mostly at a steady pace of 75 MPH and a temperature of 60°F. We had strong side winds that often pushed us 2 feet out of our trajectory, but the Electra Glide sounded like a 'happy' sewing machine throughout the day.
For long trips I added a dual stitch comfort seat plus the King Tour Pak with its back rest on my 'Standard' EG. My wife says its so comfortable she can almost sleep during the ride. We need no lower fairings, no wind deflectors, no radio, no cell phone; just the two of us with open 3/4 face helmets plus a brilliant Garmin GPSmap 62st.
So where is the catch? Probably just in the sitting position of the pilot that reduces air flowing towards the passenger.
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I've already spent over $1K just making it comfortable! Geez.
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I got the Gel pad put into my set at sturgis a few years ago and this is the best mod I have done to my ride. This makes it an all day ride for sure and you wife will love it most of all, as there are few comfortable rear seat options. Remember if she is happy...you live...lol