Kickstand wrote:
roadking wrote:
I love the way my bike rides - super comfy and plenty fast and agile for my style of riding. Touring mode is when I have the windshield on. To be very honest, with my bad back, for multiple day trips I need a vehicle that the seat reclines and I can nap in. that way I only need a room ever other day and can get cross country in 3 days, CA to NY 2800 miles. I've done big rides with my bike the longest day was roughly 850 miles but it beat me up. The same distance in a car would have been much easier and I could have brought some larger items. I think I might turn into one of those guys that trailers my bike with me so I can ride it once I get where I'm going.
I bet it would make a world of difference if you got a backrest. I use a dufflebag sometimes, but I think a well fitted backrest would be much better. I know it makes a long trip much easier for me. That and having the ability to change my feet position.
Ive done that, On the trips I can take I but the T-Bag on the passenger seat for a back rest - other than getting more gear packed it doesn't really help my back. I have a bad disc at the base - other than standing up or laying down - sitting in general is a pain in the back side
I'm happy to be able to do what I do - beats the alternative any day
roadking 
