02-04-2015, 02:28 AM
(02-03-2015, 09:42 AM)AndyHe_imp Wrote: So I've been riding my CB and noticing that on the freeway at speed I'm getting bounced around a lot even with the road comet 1. I think back on a test ride I did on a 2007 VFR RWB and it sure handled beautifully at ~75 MPH, much more so than the CB.
The CB is awesome around town but for touring, I'm oh so tempted to add something like this below to the garage. My wife is already not happy with me owning one bike... two would be pushing it unless I could get her interested in riding then we could switch off. hmm. Maybe not so far fetched as when last Saturday I took my bike into the dealership and a woman pulled up right behind me on a Ninja 1400 that she was bringing in for her husband as he had to work.
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I love my VFR and agree that it's super stable at speed. I've looked down to see 90 on the speedometer and she was cruising nicely and comfortably. Depending on the distances you're considering for touring, however, there may be other, even more comfortable choices for you and your wife. The VFR definitely leans more towards the sport side of the sport-touring segment. The riding position is somewhat aggressive for a long distance tourer. Modifications can certainly be done such as Helibars and lowered pegs, aftermarket seat, etc., all of which help. But if I were thinking of doing serious interstate touring, I'd consider something along the lines of the Yamaha FJR, Kawasaki Concours, or Honda ST.
Of course, ask the ferret and he'll regale you with stories of traversing the Alps, crossing the Pacific and riding rim to rim at the Grand Canyon on a Honda 49cc monkey bike with just Hippo Hands and a backpack. Then again, he's no mere mortal. For the rest of us, touring in comfort might require something larger, something more comfortable - for you and your passenger.
Mid-distances (I'm sure that varies from person to person) are easy and fun on the VFR. And that V4 growl over 6400 rpm is beautiful. Load it up with bags and make some modifications and it will certainly do the job well. Convincing your wife that you need a second bike? Now that will be the hard part. Just the other day my wife asked when I was going to sell my VFR! It turns out we "need" new furniture. A masterful change of subject has bought me some time.