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New member here from Caledon

shanekingsley said:
I feel your pain. I did something similar on my 1982 Honda 450 Nighthawk. No windscreen and no earplugs - I was deaf by the end of the day. At least it could do around 160km - couldn't imagine 120km range:(
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That was a 450 nighthawk. It could get ~180 km/tank with the valves adjusted differently but it was way more fun the way I had it. Way more power, pulled all the way to valve float, could power wheelie in the winter, good times, terrible fuel economy.
 
BigEvilDoer said:
The Tuonos have an upright riding position, but you're relatively exposed to the wind. Only other thing which may be considered a negative are the somewhat "sport" rider position rear sets...

I have done 600ish Km in a day on my KTM RC8r at max. Highway droning is painful with the stock seat. 300km at once and my butt is done. I wear cycling shorts on days like that. Get me down to the Dragon or Cherohala Skyway, I can ride all day, as I'm moving around on the saddle.
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Cycling shorts is a good idea
 
Evoex said:
The small tank is probably a plus, gets you out of the position on a regular basis.
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Huh? I can get almost 300km a tank if I do 115kmh (indicated) on the highway. 17 litre tank.
 
Katatonic said:
What’s the point of having an RC8r if you’re going to do 115km/h....on a boring highway!
Might as well pack it in and get a Harley, or a Smart car....
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Maybe to get to a fun road full of twisties where you can play?

..Tom
 
V-Tom said:
Maybe to get to a fun road full of twisties where you can play?

..Tom
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Don't mind Katatonic...
He's the friend that we quietly shove under the carpet when others arrive. ;-)
 
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V-Tom said:
Maybe to get to a fun road full of twisties where you can play?

..Tom
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His kickstand leans the bike more than he does so a sportbike is still an overkill!

BigEvilDoer said:
Don't mind Katatonic...
He's the friend that we quietly shove under the carpet with others arrive. ;-)
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I’m also the friend that you never put on speaker phone!
....or leave your bike unattended around!
 
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