OkState
New Member
Just wrapped up my first true long distance motorcycle trip ever, doubled my previous longest day with one 667mile day. 2700 miles round trip "commute" for work from central OK to Western NY.
I love the S10 for my normal riding which is typically more dirt and less highway. This commute however I need to make some long days in the interstate. Given that it was quite windy most of the trip, the S10 was terrorized by the wind and turbulence on the interstate much of the way.
I've thought about looking for a used "Touring" bike for use on this trip which I would like to repeat a few times a year, and leave the S10 setup more for dirt and adventure riding. So My request for advice: Will I gain much on the interstate with a large touring bike - Electra Glide, Royal Star Venture, GW, even FJR? or something else?
I can add a giant windshield, grip heaters, fancy seat, cruise control to the S10. But i'm thinking a bigger, heavier, dedicated touring machine maybe a better investment and leave my S10 to be setup for play time.
Any advice?
I love the S10 for my normal riding which is typically more dirt and less highway. This commute however I need to make some long days in the interstate. Given that it was quite windy most of the trip, the S10 was terrorized by the wind and turbulence on the interstate much of the way.
I've thought about looking for a used "Touring" bike for use on this trip which I would like to repeat a few times a year, and leave the S10 setup more for dirt and adventure riding. So My request for advice: Will I gain much on the interstate with a large touring bike - Electra Glide, Royal Star Venture, GW, even FJR? or something else?
I can add a giant windshield, grip heaters, fancy seat, cruise control to the S10. But i'm thinking a bigger, heavier, dedicated touring machine maybe a better investment and leave my S10 to be setup for play time.
Any advice?