3 Harleys, 13 days, 9 states, 3700 miles

[Trip]

Originally Posted by shmike

On the other hand, I wouldn't encourage someone to buy a bike to do the exact same job that their current bike can do, if given the opportunity.

I would if it fit their riding better. I could get a harley and do all the same things I am doing now, but the bike would lose a considerable amount of ability to do some of the things I do normally. It's not just small adjustments I would have to make, it's pretty damn large adjustments. It's at this point where I would be very much for someone selling a bike to something much better suited to their riding style.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Trip

I would if it fit their riding better. I could get a harley and do all the same things I am doing now, but the bike would lose a considerable amount of ability to do some of the things I do normally. It's not just small adjustments I would have to make, it's pretty damn large adjustments. It's at this point where I would be very much for someone selling a bike to something much better suited to their riding style.

That's understandable.

What if you had an SV?

What if you had an SV already set up to tour?

[Trip]

Originally Posted by shmike

That's understandable.

What if you had an SV?

What if you had an SV already set up to tour?

Depends SVS or naked SV?

SVS, had it, the increase in comfort in a true touring rig like a GS or other true touring bike is a huge increase.

Naked SV would be a better choice. It would require a lot into it to make it a competent tourer though.