Converting the SV for touring...

Particle Man · 09-24-2009, 10:14 PM

Ok, so I am mid-conversion and figured I'd post some progress here... I added a gel seat back in 2003 and that was about it until my body decided to force the issue when my back decided to completely give out with no warning and I couldn't even walk... at that point, I figured out that I need to make my bike more comfortable.

I love my SV and I can't drop the $ on a new bike at the moment so...

As of this past week:

SVN triple clamp

SVN risers (I'll add risers above and beyond the stock ones from Twisted Throttle over the winter)

I also ordered the Buell lower foot pegs since my knees have never been particularly happy with the riding position of the K3 SV.

tached1000rr · 09-24-2009, 10:20 PM

How long can you ride before things just become too uncomfortable now?

Particle Man · 09-25-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

How long can you ride before things just become too uncomfortable now?

in stock configuration I can only go for about 2-3 hours (with 5-6 minute breaks for gas etc) before my back and knees get so bad that I need to stop for several hours.

Trip · 09-25-2009, 02:08 PM

I would look into sending your old seat to Russell Day Long. They look goofy, but they are very very comfortable. They are also pretty pricey, but well worth it.

Rider · 09-25-2009, 02:10 PM

Bite the bullet, sell the SV and get a VSTROM.

Particle Man · 09-26-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Bite the bullet, sell the SV and get a VSTROM.

Once we're secure in a larger place I'll consider a different bike.

Gas Man · 09-28-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Bite the bullet, sell the SV and get a VSTROM.

If staying in the same brand Rider is correct!

CasterTroy · 09-25-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I would look into sending your old seat to Russell Day Long. They look goofy, but they are very very comfortable. They are also pretty pricey, but well worth it.

Or a Bill Mayer Saddle

I had a corbin on the blackbird..it was 500 times better than stock, but this Bill Mayer saddle is the best seat I've ever sat on.

833 miles in 12 hours and I was pissed I had to stop at 245 mile intervals for gas

But of course, my travel bikes an RT

marko138 · 09-29-2009, 04:31 PM

I'm about at the same point with the comfort deal. As in, I'm not, at all. Ever.

Gas Man · 09-29-2009, 04:59 PM

You are never in for comfort?

09-24-2009, 10:14 PM	#1
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Converting the SV for touring... Ok, so I am mid-conversion and figured I'd post some progress here... I added a gel seat back in 2003 and that was about it until my body decided to force the issue when my back decided to completely give out with no warning and I couldn't even walk... at that point, I figured out that I need to make my bike more comfortable. I love my SV and I can't drop the $ on a new bike at the moment so... As of this past week: SVN triple clamp SVN risers (I'll add risers above and beyond the stock ones from Twisted Throttle over the winter) I also ordered the Buell lower foot pegs since my knees have never been particularly happy with the riding position of the K3 SV. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

09-29-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	You are never in for comfort? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

09-24-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	How long can you ride before things just become too uncomfortable now?

09-25-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Bite the bullet, sell the SV and get a VSTROM.