First big trip with the 5th gen

Toronto to Chicago and back, about 2000km total. Conclusion = hurting everywhere. Can't wait to put on the renthal bar conversion

Any other ideas for improvement? Was thinking of a saddlemen seat.

 

I'm jealous, only been able to do 200km trips so far.. but yeah, seat is first thing to swap out.

 

Get a Corbin for your bike. Have one on mine, and can ride long distances in comfort.

 

Corbin or Sargent seat. Helibars are another option to a full Renthal bar conversion. How about lowered pegs for more leg room? Member BusyLittleShop over on vfrd.com sells a nice kit to lower the pegs an inch or so. Obligatory 'why Did I Wait So Long' Post Bls Lowering Blocks - Modifications - VFR Discussion

 

Thanks guys. I already have a full renthal bar conversion just waiting to go on. Just need help with the last part: Is it sufficient to re route the stock cables? I have the Renthal 755 and TAG +5mm risers.

If I need to replace the cables, what route should I go?

 

I would get that bad boy on before going on a ride like that.
I hated the stock clip ons the second I sat on the bike, I knew they wouldn't work for me.
I could only manage about 100 miles before my wrists and elbows were sore.
As for the stock brake/ clutch line, they work with the heli bars. If you install the renthal bar and they are on the tight side you could always upgrade to SS lines and get them a little longer to compensate.

 

I have +3in spiegler clutch/front brake lines. What I am worried about is the throttle cables. (should have been more specific on what cable)

 

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