One small step

[solo1]

After two years I finally made it to my favorite park on a motorcycle.  Since I sold the Valk, I didn't have a bike that would be easy on me even for short trips. Finally the Vstrom with a new Seat, courtesy of Doug, Six2Go,  and I put on 115 miles today without my bod bitchin' too much.

A small step indeed but for me, it was a heckuva nice riding day and I felt very good when i got home.  I think I'll keep the 'Strom.  Here's a pic of the seat, not a Ultimate, but a Sargent. 

I'll never be a member of the Far Riders but this works for me.

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[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Glad you got some wind Wayne. 

[BigAl]

Sargent makes a good seat.

Nice Bike.

Glad you had fun.

That is what it is all about.

[big d]

i am glad to see that you proved your riding days are not over. enjoy the wind while this weather lasts. look forward to seeing you again soon.

[Strider]

That Sargent looks good and I have read a lot of good about the seat on the Strom.  Took mine over to Florida to visit the Bear and Jill and really like the Strom (Wee).  Even the Wee had lots of power for a little 650 - the 1000 must be awesome!

One thing I did notice is that I didn't get the shimmies near as bad in the displaced wind behind semis as I do on the Valk with the larger aftermarket windscreen.

Oh, Mr Wayne, I don't know if the buffeting is a problem on yours, but it was bad on the Wee and the Cee Baily windscreen really knocked it out.  I wish it would have been a couple of inches shorter to allow more wind - it was really HOT on the ride, but it sure knocked out the buffeting I was getting.

Glad you got some nice wind!!!!!

Ride on!

With the heat, the sheepskin helped, but think I am going to look at the Sargent as well.  I was amazed at how well the Vstroms tour.

[solo1]

Warren I gave up the fight to find a good windshield. I lowered the stock windshield as much as possible and used some flat washers to give it more rake.

Now I'm riding in 'clean' air, no buffeting, helmet cooling works, and just enough protection below the shoulders.  The 'Strom is stable up to 90 mph plus.  I found that out today.  Buffeting from trucks don't bother it.

[Jess Tolbirt]

Lord a mercey Strider!! I'd be hot too wearing a 6 inch thick jacket in the summer

[old2soon]

Wayne-happy fer ya that you were able to get it in the wind. Most times any ride is a good ride. Stay well wayne and RIDE SAFE.

[Valkahuna]

Good for you Wayne!

And good for all of us as well. I am sure that I can speak for many of us "youngsters" (compared to you) when I say that you are an inspiration to most, if not all of us.

Don't stop doing what gives you pleasure.

[FLAVALK]

I really like the looks of the Strom. Was looking on Craigslist (Central Florida) today and saw some late models that seem to be a bargain. Most were 650's but there were a couple 1000's. I think I would really enjoy a V-Strom (Of course I'd keep the Valk  )

Here are a few
http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcd/2529463145.html

http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/2557977836.html

http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/2497683767.html

[Whistler]

Atta boy Wayne! Glad you had a good ride and a comfortable one.

Ride Safe,

JDW