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Jul 17th, 2011, 11:49 pm
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 192
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Who said it's not a touring bike?
On my way to Alaska from San Diego now.  On a baby tard at that!
Granted, I'm not there yet 
On that note, does anyone know any reputable indie shops/mechanics in the Seattle area that could perform a 7,500 mile service?
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Jul 18th, 2011, 12:10 am
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Singapore, SG, Singapore
Posts: 260
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I have done two trips so far.
4 days 3 nights with pillion. 2000km
3 days 2 nights without pillion. 1300km.
Baby tard is good for long and short ride. Even better if i can settle the luggage issue. Sucks to backpack!
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Jul 18th, 2011, 4:56 am
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#3 (permalink)
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 487
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Who said it's not a touring bike?
my bum.
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Jul 18th, 2011, 5:17 am
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posts: 630
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minusone
Who said it's not a touring bike?
my bum.
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yeah +1
its more comfy than my ape SXV550 was... i could do around 30klms on that in one go
the hyper is ok for just over twice that!
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Jul 18th, 2011, 5:29 am
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Anchorage, Ak, USA
Posts: 68
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jryden
On my way to Alaska from San Diego now.
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What are usin’ for luggage? Pix?
BTW, if you’re getting’ close to Alaska & have trouble or need help or info, look around or check in here.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/forum...aysprune=&f=68
Last edited by Tom S; Jul 18th, 2011 at 5:40 am.
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Jul 18th, 2011, 8:12 am
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Hotlanta, GA, USA
Posts: 123
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It's a touring bike for masochists.
Tiny seat + tiny gas tank = no "efficiency".
I did about a thousand miles on mine this weekend heading up the Blue Ridge Parkway and squeaked 153 miles out of one tank. Most refills happened around the 120 mile mark.
My butt will be sore for a few days. 
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Jul 18th, 2011, 8:41 am
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Honeoye falls, Ny, Usa
Posts: 8
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ive been shocked how comfortable my tarrd has been, ive ridden vfr hondas for years and havent had a single complaint about the duc yet!
On a side note, anyone looking for a rack/ bag setup pm me, ive got a brand new ducati tail setup i wont be using
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Jul 18th, 2011, 9:08 am
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Netherlands, , Netherlands
Posts: 517
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minusone
Who said it's not a touring bike?
my bum.
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Either I've got an iron bum or you guys have a sensitive one, but I find the DP seat on my hyper really comfortable. I also don't mind a ktm 525exc even though it has a narrow seat, could ride on it for hours. My 749 however, that bike used to do all sorts of things to my butt
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Jul 18th, 2011, 9:16 am
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Mmmmm Vanilla!
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Currently Castle Pines, CO, , USA
Posts: 2,081
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ohayo
Even better if i can settle the luggage issue. Sucks to backpack!
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The luggage question will soon be answered. It has been a long process in the making but soon we will have a suitable luggage alternative.
-Alex
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Jul 18th, 2011, 12:17 pm
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Keizer, Oregon, USA
Posts: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jryden
On that note, does anyone know any reputable indie shops/mechanics in the Seattle area that could perform a 7,500 mile service?
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I'm not from Seattle, but my neighbor will trailer his 1198 up to Seattle Ducati for 99% of all the work he needs done. If you are closer to Portland, then Cheshire Motorsports is a great Indi service shop too...
have a great ride!!
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