Touring with an "08" GS

[rworell]

Anyone out touring with either a GS or any of the RS Spyders? :bowdown:Would love to hear and see pics of your setups.

I'm taking some mini-trips and planning on setting my GS up over the winter to do some longer trips up to a week at a time...

 

[Bob Denman]

YOu should talk with Spyderjockey...
He's well over 82,000 miles on his GS. :2thumbs:

 

[Chupaca]

Love it..!!

We tour about with our RS 2012 sm5. Depending on the time we load up accordingly...
shorter trips longer trips

The rack. Works well carries 30lb's. Kuryakin luggage..but there are lots of saddle bags and other travel methods. I like the roadster clean and three nuts and is is off...good luck...!! :thumbup:

 

[Yazz]

Have a '09 GS I tour with. If the weather is iffy, have a duffle bag holding cold weather gear I strap on top of the turtle shell.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28211&d=

 

[ARtraveler]

Attached is a set up of the 08/GS I rode until the RT's came out. 23,500 trouble free miles. We had a pair--2008 and 2009. More pictures in the 2010 AK Gallery.

 

[daltmeyer]

This is a pic of my 09 when I took off without much of a plan the first week of July. Ended up on the Dragon, Devils Triangle, Rattler, Snake, Cherahala Skyway, etc.

This set up was great but I upgraded the stock seat to a comfort seat upon my return. Even better now. *EDIT* Also added Baker air wings for more air or less, and Kuryakyn hand grips. Even more better now. *END EDIT*

The vent in that 25" shield is important for keeping the jiggling eyeballs to a minimum at high speed.

I also wont forget my saddlebag rain covers next time.

 

[docdoru]

YOu should talk with Spyderjockey...
He's well over 82,000 miles on his GS. :2thumbs:

Sorry Bob...
Silver Dream 2008 GS: 200,121 miles.

 

[quickster47]

We tour about with our RS 2012 sm5. Depending on the time we load up accordingly...
View attachment 74641 shorter trips View attachment 74642 longer trips View attachment 74643

The rack. Works well carries 30lb's. Kuryakin luggage..but there are lots of saddle bags and other travel methods. I like the roadster clean and three nuts and is is off...good luck...!! :thumbup:

What rack set up do you have on your GS? I would like to add something similar to my ST-S..

Carl

 

[cyclelover63]

This is a pic of my 09 when I took off without much of a plan the first week of July. Ended up on the Dragon, Devils Triangle, Rattler, Snake, Cherahala Skyway, etc.

This set up was great but I upgraded the stock seat to a comfort seat upon my return. Even better now. *EDIT* Also added Baker air wings for more air or less, and Kuryakyn hand grips. Even more better now. *END EDIT*

The vent in that 25" shield is important for keeping the jiggling eyeballs to a minimum at high speed.

I also wont forget my saddlebag rain covers next time.

My 2009 GS (since traded in) was set up like this beauty..Rivco floorboards,highway pegs,but with the hard case BRP luggage with top case...also had a Corbin seat with large oval backrest...Went to Colorado and back to Illinois just fine pulling a trailer..

 

[Chupaca]

Home made..!!

What rack set up do you have on your GS? I would like to add something similar to my ST-S..

Carl

designed the rack had a friend weld it up and modified the back rest bolts..check gallery/albums then search chupaca to see better pic's...:thumbup:

 

[joet82]

I bought an Eddie Bauer bag that's waterproof and put 4 days worth of clothes in and strap it to my rear seat. I then put everything else I need into the frunk and have done a trip to SpyderFest and Spyders in the Redwoods with this setup without issue.

 

[Bob Denman]

Sorry Bob...
Silver Dream 2008 GS: 200,121 miles.

Hi Doc!
I certainly wasn't meaning to discount your vast accumulation of miles...bowdown: :thumbup
But Jim's GS has been racking up his miles while riding double, and towing a trailer...

 

[rworell]

Thank you soooooo much for the picks!! They all look like great setups and I now have some great ideas. It's my hope to ride across country in the next two yrs. Maine to California, hitting every great micro Brew pub I can find

thanks again everyone

 

[Rockwall]

I've only had my Spyder since May and haven't been able to hit the road for a long trip, but have logged 1,600 local miles. My focus is on comfort with Rivco Driver Floorboards, Highway Pegs, Handlebar Risers, Mirror Extensions, Throttle Lock and an Air Hawk seat pad.

When I ride with my Harley buddies they want to stop and stretch every hour or so. I feel like I can go all day. I plan to add a BajaRon sway bar and a taller windshield next.:doorag:

 

[joet82]

btw, my example is my avatar. forgot I had that pic up. lol

 

[NHSpyderman]

Touring New Hampshire on my '08

I have put on about 2,500 miles since June , mostly in New Hampshire, I would drive it more but don't have the time. LOVE NH RIDING ! Beaches, Lakes, back roads.

 

[wyliec]

Here's one with a top box:

GIVI top box attached to BRP backrest/sport rack:

 

[happyspyder2039]

GIVI top box attached to BRP backrest/sport rack:

here was my set up that I had on my 09 RS. Also had semi ridged inner bags that are nice. Madstad adjustable windshield

 

[GREY.HOUND]

This is a great thread. I'm new to riding (Nov, 2012) but am on a 250cc scooter. My wife won't get on but she has expressed possibility in getting a spyder since sitting on one at a dealer. Anywho, I know one of these is in my future and would love to take some weekend and long distance trips solo or of course with my better half. This lets me know it can be done on an RS/GS model. Though, I do know with all "cra...stuff" my wife would bring, the RT is a better choice, still I like the sportier model. Sean BTW. I lurk quite a bit.

 

[Spyder601]

Here's my setup. I have found that I can put everything I need in my two hard bags and then put my rain gear and other riding essentials in the frunk! I love the hard side bags!