mzflorida
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I am seeking opinions on this so there really is no right or wrong.
I want to go on two longer rides in the next three years; one to Canada and the other out west to a place to be named later. I was planning on buying a bike that would also be an all rounder but with a little more power, better weather protection, and something really fun to ride around on the weekends. Commuting is unimportant as I have the C400GT for my errands and I work from home. The trips would be all pavement, at least that is the intention.
Here's the thing. I just don’t want to buy a new, or used, bike. Though I can afford any bike I want, I really don’t want to fork out the dough. Plus, I see myself going all in on maxi scooters after the trips. So it just doesn’t make sense. A new or used bike is not going to happen no matter what right now. I was this close to purchasing a new F850GS over the weekend (if anyone is looking for one there is a smoking hot deal right now here in SW Florida at Gulfcoast BMW) and just walked away from it.
So if I do these trips it will be on the NC. I have done a few mods; some I like some I don’t. I would get a more comfortable seat than the Seat Concepts. I would replace the Puig touring screen I have on there now (it is not right for me). I have luggage, handlebar risers and also lowered footpegs, rebuilt the front and rear suspension, auxiliary lights (I would change these or add a dimmer), BarkBusters, Lowered footpegs, power outlets, and Givi crash bars.
If this were you taking this bike on a 4K and a 6 -7 K mile trip what additional mods would you make to the NC to take on these longer trips? Tires, maintenance, etc, will all be done. I have a 2018 DCT.
I want to go on two longer rides in the next three years; one to Canada and the other out west to a place to be named later. I was planning on buying a bike that would also be an all rounder but with a little more power, better weather protection, and something really fun to ride around on the weekends. Commuting is unimportant as I have the C400GT for my errands and I work from home. The trips would be all pavement, at least that is the intention.
Here's the thing. I just don’t want to buy a new, or used, bike. Though I can afford any bike I want, I really don’t want to fork out the dough. Plus, I see myself going all in on maxi scooters after the trips. So it just doesn’t make sense. A new or used bike is not going to happen no matter what right now. I was this close to purchasing a new F850GS over the weekend (if anyone is looking for one there is a smoking hot deal right now here in SW Florida at Gulfcoast BMW) and just walked away from it.
So if I do these trips it will be on the NC. I have done a few mods; some I like some I don’t. I would get a more comfortable seat than the Seat Concepts. I would replace the Puig touring screen I have on there now (it is not right for me). I have luggage, handlebar risers and also lowered footpegs, rebuilt the front and rear suspension, auxiliary lights (I would change these or add a dimmer), BarkBusters, Lowered footpegs, power outlets, and Givi crash bars.
If this were you taking this bike on a 4K and a 6 -7 K mile trip what additional mods would you make to the NC to take on these longer trips? Tires, maintenance, etc, will all be done. I have a 2018 DCT.