I rode in the heat wave today: did you?

tached1000rr · 07-23-2011, 09:45 PM

Anyone else brave the heat and ride? Took a backroad route over near Greenville, SC to a motorcycle dealership. Just wanted to sit on a few different ones in comparison to the ergos of my 2004 CBR. But main objective was the route and scenery consisting of water falls, farms and pastures, mountains and good ole curvy roads. Of interest today was the GSXR 1000 which certainly feels less cramped than mine, now I just need one that I can ride for about 100-200 miles and see how I feel afterwards. Looked at models ranging from 07-09. I know comfort and sportbike are not meant to be used in the same sentence but the Hondas are definitely more Pedrosa sized.

I plan to keep a liter bike in the garage always, just want to have one that is a bit more comfortable than what I have. With that said I've discovered some footpegs that would at least allow me to lower the peg position on mine which should help quite a bit, so I'm gonna order them and give them a shot. Pegs are from Cycle Pirates and offer quite a bit of adjustability.

They were on an 07 ZX10 on the show room floor and I was able to compare the feel to another stock zx10 so if I can get the same feeling from my CBR I'd likely be content for awhile.

Heat was never even a concern for me, did not really keep track of mileage but would estimate about 145-150 miles today.

Any 07-current year GSXR 1000 fans in here?

Captain Morgan · 07-23-2011, 10:26 PM

Not today, but I did Thursday.

101lifts2 · 07-24-2011, 12:37 AM

I'll ride tomorrow...supposed to be around 95.

Yes the Gixxer will be the most comfy...but the Kawi is not far behind. Gixxers are usually more comfy because you sit in the bike, not on it. The Kawi, though is the same way...you sit in it.

Rangerscott · 07-24-2011, 12:52 AM

Riding in the heat is no problem. It's being stopped and remembering to stop every once in awhile to drink.

thirdgenlxi · 07-24-2011, 01:13 AM

I indeed rode today.... went to Little Mountain Farm Supply store in Tryon to buy dog food, then took 9 into Lake Lure and 64 back to my house. It was definitely hot but somewhat tolerable. I chugged down a big gatorade about halfway through, lol

Particle Man · 07-24-2011, 10:00 AM

I rode almost all of last week when it was 95+

...yesterday, though, my fat ass sat in the pool all day.

pauldun170 · 07-24-2011, 11:48 AM

Agreed on the GSXR1K. That thing (09) fit me great.
As for the heat...screw that. I'm in a non perforated leather Jacket and jeans. I'm in the house before the sun gets to high in the sky and temps go into the 90's

tached1000rr · 07-24-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I rode almost all of last week when it was 95+

...yesterday, though, my fat ass sat in the pool all day.

good choice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Agreed on the GSXR1K. That thing (09) fit me great.
As for the heat...screw that. I'm in a non perforated leather Jacket and jeans. I'm in the house before the sun gets to high in the sky and temps go into the 90's

w/o question I'd rather have a CBR like yours, but I know it's a bit cramped.

tached1000rr · 07-24-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenlxi

I indeed rode today.... went to Little Mountain Farm Supply store in Tryon to buy dog food, then took 9 into Lake Lure and 64 back to my house. It was definitely hot but somewhat tolerable. I chugged down a big gatorade about halfway through, lol

That was a good route, I was in Tryon and Saluda for a bit yesterday as well.

Captain Morgan · 07-24-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Riding in the heat is no problem. It's being stopped and remembering to stop every once in awhile to drink.

I used my camelback so I didn't have to bother stopping to drink.

07-23-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I rode in the heat wave today: did you? Anyone else brave the heat and ride? Took a backroad route over near Greenville, SC to a motorcycle dealership. Just wanted to sit on a few different ones in comparison to the ergos of my 2004 CBR. But main objective was the route and scenery consisting of water falls, farms and pastures, mountains and good ole curvy roads. Of interest today was the GSXR 1000 which certainly feels less cramped than mine, now I just need one that I can ride for about 100-200 miles and see how I feel afterwards. Looked at models ranging from 07-09. I know comfort and sportbike are not meant to be used in the same sentence but the Hondas are definitely more Pedrosa sized. I plan to keep a liter bike in the garage always, just want to have one that is a bit more comfortable than what I have. With that said I've discovered some footpegs that would at least allow me to lower the peg position on mine which should help quite a bit, so I'm gonna order them and give them a shot. Pegs are from Cycle Pirates and offer quite a bit of adjustability. They were on an 07 ZX10 on the show room floor and I was able to compare the feel to another stock zx10 so if I can get the same feeling from my CBR I'd likely be content for awhile. Heat was never even a concern for me, did not really keep track of mileage but would estimate about 145-150 miles today. Any 07-current year GSXR 1000 fans in here?

07-24-2011, 12:37 AM	#3
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I'll ride tomorrow...supposed to be around 95. Yes the Gixxer will be the most comfy...but the Kawi is not far behind. Gixxers are usually more comfy because you sit in the bike, not on it. The Kawi, though is the same way...you sit in it. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

07-24-2011, 01:13 AM	#5
thirdgenlxi They call me a ride whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mills River, NC Moto: 2004 CBR 600 F4i Posts: 353	I indeed rode today.... went to Little Mountain Farm Supply store in Tryon to buy dog food, then took 9 into Lake Lure and 64 back to my house. It was definitely hot but somewhat tolerable. I chugged down a big gatorade about halfway through, lol __________________ *-Jared* Black/Red '04 CBR 600 F4i - 253,500 miles and counting Black '89 Accord LX-i sedan - 435,200 miles still going strong States visited on my F4i facebook.com/thirdgenlxi

07-23-2011, 10:26 PM	#2
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Not today, but I did Thursday.

07-24-2011, 12:52 AM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Riding in the heat is no problem. It's being stopped and remembering to stop every once in awhile to drink.

07-24-2011, 10:00 AM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I rode almost all of last week when it was 95+ ...yesterday, though, my fat ass sat in the pool all day.