First "trip" on Skookum

[GlennC]

Great stuff!

One thing that can help with throttle fatigue is to install a good set of grippy grips. Don't know what you're using but gel-type grips from Pro-Grip are my faves and a huge improvement over stock.

The grippier grip lets you maintain throttle control with much less grip pressure, reducing fatigue.

I prefer a light throttle; the NC with its dual cables is a little heavy for my taste.

 

[Olythom]

Sumo - They will actually build you a real backrest if you want them to. The shape of my seat offers a fair amount of support in the tailbone area (I can scoot back and apply pressure if I need to) but it only sticks up about 4-5 inches. I did not choose to add the 'heat' option but they do offer it. The only option that I purchased was a rain cover. These seats form a real 'bucket' that will hold water if you let it sit out in the rain or ride in a lot of rain. The rain cover is just a waterproof nylon cover with elastic to hold it in place. You can ride with it installed if you wish.

GC - This is, by far, the longest I have ridden on the bike and those throttle return springs beat me up. I have tried CrampBusters and they work - a little. On this trip I used one of the generic pinch/bar/lever deals - I think its a GoCruise. I did not want to adjust it too tightly for fear of damaging my grip. I got it as tight as I thought I could but the bike still seemed to drop 1-2mph every time I hit a bump. Still, this was much better than no throttle lock at all. I will look into new grips... that sounds like a helpful solution.
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[Short Time]

What a great review. Thanks for sharing - and the history lessons along the way were appreciated!

 

[670cc]

Great write up, Olythom. This surpasses anything I've read in a moto magazine!

 

[Old Can Ride]

Beauiful scenery in that part of the county.

 

[drdubb]

Thanks for taking to time to report.
Advice from another old guy.
Ditch the mummy bag and get quilts made for hammock camping.
Use an insulated air mattress. I use big agnes. I put a soft bag liner over that like a sheet for comfort.
Get a cot. REI has one that folds up to the size of a shoe box.
Might need a duffle bag to carry the extra bulk.
Love to have a Russell, but I barely touch the ground now.

 

[Olythom]

Thanks for taking to time to report.
Advice from another old guy.
Ditch the mummy bag and get quilts made for hammock camping.
Use an insulated air mattress. I use big agnes. I put a soft bag liner over that like a sheet for comfort.
Get a cot. REI has one that folds up to the size of a shoe box.
Might need a duffle bag to carry the extra bulk.
Love to have a Russell, but I barely touch the ground now.

DD - Got it. If I do any more 'camping', I will be looking into every one of those suggestions.
>T