02-27-2018, 12:07 AM
I expect mostly solo touring, and riding for that matter. If I do this, I'm planning on getting removable hard bags and a windshield. I expect that most of my riding will be 4-8 hour day trips, with only the occasional long ride thrown in.
The biggest fear factor for me is leg position and rain protection. The wing is slightly more "sit up and beg" position, and I have highway bars to stretch out with when the road gets long, boring and straight. I guess for the second issue, I can shell out for a rain suit.
Another potential issue is chain adjustment. I had a zx7 once when I was young and stupid(-er). That bike's chain adjustment interval was every 500-1000 miles, which is basically daily in touring mode. I can see where packing a torque wrench and all the other stuff for chain service as being a potential pita.
The biggest fear factor for me is leg position and rain protection. The wing is slightly more "sit up and beg" position, and I have highway bars to stretch out with when the road gets long, boring and straight. I guess for the second issue, I can shell out for a rain suit.
Another potential issue is chain adjustment. I had a zx7 once when I was young and stupid(-er). That bike's chain adjustment interval was every 500-1000 miles, which is basically daily in touring mode. I can see where packing a torque wrench and all the other stuff for chain service as being a potential pita.