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QuantumParadise

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Can you really?
« on: October 18, 2014, 04:01:15 pm »
So can you really make this bike into a around the world touring bike? Seems like it might not be that comfortable after a 800 km day?

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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2014, 02:25:20 pm »
You really can! This summer I have made several trips of 500 miles (about 800 km) in one day on my 690. No, its not comfy like a Goldwing but it can be done without a big deal. Just get on & ride!
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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2014, 07:14:09 pm »
I think it's totally doable, but you might want to invest in one of these:



I really want one.  https://www.day-long.com
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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2014, 07:50:46 pm »
Okay, I surrender.  I just emailed Day-Long to see how much the seat costs.
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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2014, 07:27:18 am »
I want one too

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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2014, 09:58:45 am »
I'll let you know what they say when I hear back from them.
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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2014, 01:36:55 pm »
Here's the answer from Day-Long:

S-2

All Vinyl

$425 $555

Nylon or canvas inserts

$470 $595

Leather inserts

$495 $625

All Leather

$580 $710

You have to send them your seat and they custom build one on your seat pan.  They said the pic I sent them (from Rusty) was a "Sport Seat" and to just say that's what you want in the comments.  When the time comes, I'm going to just send them Rusty's pic.
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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2014, 09:56:49 am »
What's with hijacking every thread with the gayest looking seat I have ever seen?

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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2014, 10:20:01 am »
Technically I wouldn't call it a hi jack since it would aid in a RTW trip with added comfort in the saddle giving you longer times between stops and probably increasing safety a bit.

I do agree with you that it doesn't look good, I certainly wouldn't be interested.

For RTW adventure look up RTW with Noah.  He's doing it now on a 690.

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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2014, 08:11:59 pm »
Thanks for the Noah site reference. Looks sweat.

I would call it a hijack, this over weight pizza and pop swilling American doesn't even care about the bike, you could put a flying broom under that seat ( which his wife probably rides ) and buddy would be drooling still. That seat belongs in a lady boy show on Koh San road Bangkok and it should stay there too. #youWantBoomBoom?

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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2014, 04:22:35 am »
QP you've done nothing to contribute here, only started drama. Why don't YOU go hijack another forum. Us pizza eating pop swilling Americans were a happy bunch until you showed up. Go away.
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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2014, 06:53:59 am »
This guy also put a nastygram on the awards post calling Rusty an idiot.  He's obviously not read the site rules. Probably some punk kid who can't got a date or something.  I reported it to Rusty.
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Re: Can you really?
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2014, 07:23:04 pm »
Let's keep it civil.  The 690 is an unconventional bike that can be altered to better suit almost any purpose.

Whether you wanna chop it down to a single track weapon, or pad it out into a long range RTW bike, that's cool.  I'm curious to see both bikes. 

QuantumParadise is the OP on this thread, so he gets a bit of latitude here; if he thinks the discussion is getting off topic, it's his prerogative to shepherd us cats back to the original question.  So let's not belabor the point.

The 690 is an eccentric bike, one that attracts eccentric people.  There is no right or wrong way.  If you think something's ugly, sound off!  This is a FORUM after all, but please, be respectful.
« Last Edit: October 24, 2014, 07:37:59 pm by Rusty Shovel »
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