Well, I just got back from my first official tour on a Hayabusa. You can see the pictures and read the stories HERE.
I thought I'd provide some feedback and review of my major touring modifications.
Corbin seat. This is by far the best seat I've ever experienced on any motorcycle. As you may know, Corbins are not soft and cushy, but this one is shaped to perfection. It fits my butt like the proverbial glove. I would not trade this seat. Corbins are not custom fit, and I'm sure that I just lucked out and my behind just happens to be the same exact shape as their template. They may not work for everyone, but this one works for me. I had pains on this trip, but my rear was not one of them.
Helibars. This mod was an improvement over stock, but it didn't get me where I need to be for long distance riding. After several hours of riding, I get a pain between my shoulder blades, and up a little. I also have a bad right shoulder and it gets uncomfortable as well. I think I need to be more upright for all day riding. I'm going to look at the Spiegler kit, or maybe fabricate my own kit.
Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen. I bought this screen to block more air, which it did, but it added noise. The noise is worst when I tuck down to get out of the airflow. There's not much that can be done to combat noise from a screen that dumps the turbulent air at helmet level. I'll probably either get a Laminar Lip to experiment with or maybe a MRA Vario, or maybe both.
I thought I'd provide some feedback and review of my major touring modifications.
Corbin seat. This is by far the best seat I've ever experienced on any motorcycle. As you may know, Corbins are not soft and cushy, but this one is shaped to perfection. It fits my butt like the proverbial glove. I would not trade this seat. Corbins are not custom fit, and I'm sure that I just lucked out and my behind just happens to be the same exact shape as their template. They may not work for everyone, but this one works for me. I had pains on this trip, but my rear was not one of them.
Helibars. This mod was an improvement over stock, but it didn't get me where I need to be for long distance riding. After several hours of riding, I get a pain between my shoulder blades, and up a little. I also have a bad right shoulder and it gets uncomfortable as well. I think I need to be more upright for all day riding. I'm going to look at the Spiegler kit, or maybe fabricate my own kit.
Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen. I bought this screen to block more air, which it did, but it added noise. The noise is worst when I tuck down to get out of the airflow. There's not much that can be done to combat noise from a screen that dumps the turbulent air at helmet level. I'll probably either get a Laminar Lip to experiment with or maybe a MRA Vario, or maybe both.