little things

[spydergal]

I have just purchased the RT-S and have found it to be perfect for me. I am 5' 2", so the foot pegs and handlebars are comfortable for me. I think a tall guy would find the footpegs too high. Having just come from a Yamaha V-Star 1100 with floorboards, I miss those somewhat. But in general the foot pegs are fine. I would like to add highway pegs so that I can stretch out me legs occasionally. Love my Spyder, just wished it got better gas mileage.ray:

 

[draboo]

The only thing about the RT that I ve noticed (other than the seat) is the handlebars. If the ends were tweaked in towards the rider maybe 5 to 10 deg, it would make a significant difference for me. I notice the outside bone area of my wrist gets sore after a while and I have to loosen the grip on the outside of my hands (little finger side) and allow my wrists to straighten out to be comfortable. Riding my KZ1100, my previous ST1100 and our old RS, not a problem. This is the first vehicle with handlebars (ATV's included) that I ever noticed this.

 

[coz]

risers

why couldn't you use gs/rs type risers on the rt for more adjustability? or am i missing something? just a thought.:dontknow:

 

[ThreeWheels]

While i'm busy nit picking, one of the other thing I noticed was the brake pedal, the guy that designed it is a lot more flexible than me, my right foot has problems twisting that far in.
Scotty, I remember a bike in the late 70's, I think, that had adjustment points in the handlebars, I think it was a Yamaha, but guys my age aren't sure of much except the older we get, the better we were.:roflblack:

john

Yamaha Venture 1200 first built in 1983. The first touring bike that was built by the factory as a complete touring bike. Before that, everyone was adding Windjammer fairings to the bare Goldwings.

After this, Honda came out with their factory GoldWing touring machine and basically, beat the crap out of Yamaha. I'm not sure why exactly, this was a great bike. I had my 1984 bike for over 10 years.

 

[draboo]

Yamaha Venture 1200 first built in 1983. The first touring bike that was built by the factory as a complete touring bike. Before that, everyone was adding Windjammer fairings to the bare Goldwings.

After this, Honda came out with their factory GoldWing touring machine and basically, beat the crap out of Yamaha. I'm not sure why exactly, this was a great bike. I had my 1984 bike for over 10 years.

I still like first gen Ventures. What sold me was riding on the back of one (my 79 GW aquired a flat) on a warm night back in the UP of MI. It was smooth as silk, comfortable, and when I glanced over Tom's shoulder, we were cruising leisurely at 120 mph.

2 weeks later, I bought one. Amazingly fast for a motorized couch! And no wrist aches!

 

[shannonnichols]

thick backrest pad??

I have a 2008 GS with a fantastic Corbin seat. My foot plates are great and I have added risers. My problem is that my back still doesn't hit the drivers backrest. I was looking for somekind of a pad that either attaches or goes over the backrest to add a couple inches. Other than that I have a very comfortable ride. Has anyone found something they like?:helpsmilie: