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06-19-2016, 03:24 PM | #1 | |
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sort of thing.
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06-19-2016, 04:55 PM | #2 | |
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06-19-2016, 05:56 PM | #3 | |
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I tend to choose function over form. Power, handling, comfort and reliability are most important to me. Features next. Looks are way down the list for me. I'm comparing it to what I ride now. Which is natural . But there are also 800 -900lb bikes that have significantly more power than the Roadmaster. The Wing and the BMW K 1600 in particular. All of them, including the Indian, are nice bikes. Drilling it down to your number one choice depends on what is important to each of us. I'm not one to say you have to compare apples to apples when it comes to bikes. The only thing that makes sense is to compare any bike that does what you want it to do. If you're going to use it mainly for long-distance touring then compare everything that tours well. So you might end up comparing a Super Tenere, FJR or R1200RT to a Wing, XCT Roadmaster, or K1600. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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06-19-2016, 06:45 PM | #4 |
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I know the classic cruiser position is much easier to do 8 hour rides than in the more sporting upright or slightly forward position. At least for me.
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06-19-2016, 08:09 PM | #5 | |
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Like my Nomad, I had to "dial in" my ST. Risers and my Russell seat. Now I can do 800+ mile days if desired (not usually desired ). 800 mile days are tiring even if your butt does not hurt. Probably not fair to compare my Nomad to my current ST configuration because I never made the investment of a Russell seat on my Nomad, but even before I got the Russell seat I was a lot less fatigued on the ST at the end of the riding day vs. the cruiser position. But I also know that every body is just a little bit different in what they find comfortable. Now that I have been riding my bike for 3 years I prefer the Sport Touring position. Less pressure on the tailbone and pretty neutral position with my risers. I like having less bend at at the waist too. I guess a whole bunch of police departments can't be too wrong. Police departments use of ST's. were one of the big factors when I decided to take the leap into the sport touring world. This ergo website is very interesting. http://cycle-ergo.com/ Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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06-19-2016, 09:02 PM | #6 | |
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06-19-2016, 09:04 PM | #7 | |
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IMHO The Roadmaster, Wing, XCT, Nomad, Voyager are probably better for 2 up (vs. an ST) More storage and more comfy for the passenger.
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I am still trying to sort out my seat on the Road Glide Ultra. To soft and cushy from the factory for touring. I rode a Springfield with the shield removed. I like it. The turn signals did not cancel. If they do, they take way too long.
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06-19-2016, 09:48 PM | #11 | |
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There's always the k1600 too but yeah, they have more room. Sent from my iPhone, inspected and certified by the NSA
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Greg and Ponch,
Seating position is different for everyone or there would only be one style. Having my legs out front is much more comfortable for me. If the Sport Touring position fit me better I would be looking more at the Goldwing for my next bike.
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Even on my Harley ,,unless I am shifting or it's cold, I have my feet out on the Highway pegs. As far as power goes, anything should feel more powerful after riding the Nomad.
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It's not only power, but weight, stopping and handling. Losing 250lbs of bike without losing anything else is transformative.
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