Recent content by Long distance rider

After 400,000 miles and over 50 years on motorcycles, I’ve decided to slow down a bit but continue to ride. My problem is overcoming the automatic “grab the clutch” response when stopping. Hopefully it will fade in time, but it’s a real problem in trying to transition to my 650GT. Any other long...

Well, I tried the square tube and longer bolts and it didn’t improve a thing, just caused the pelvis pad to hit you a little higher. Oh well.....

I’ve used beads in the past and while a little ugly, they do work good in keeping your butt dry with their excellent air circulation. I’m thinking about using some 1/2” square tubing and 4” m6 bolts to raise the backrest, that might help a little. Ldr

I have found that at 6’ 2” with a 34” inseam I was setting too far forward. I removed the backrest or whatever BMW calls it, and put on a Aerostich sheepskin pad. Of course the problem now is the exposed screw holes and steel structure under the seat. The good news is the sheepskin works great...

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