Sun Jun 1 11:24:24 1997
- Message No. 958
From: MHatton304@aol.com
Subject: Sore butts !
I'm sure you have all had this conversation before but .....
Yesterday I took "her indoors" for a ride on the @. It was a lovely day and
instead of heading back home after 50 miles as we had planned we just kept on
going taking in the delights of Cumbria, Yorkshire and Northumberland. (For
those interested the route was Newcastle, Blanchland, High Force, Kirby
Longsdale, Hawes, Muker, Tan Hill, Barnard Castle, Corbridge, Roman Wall,
Newcastle - approximately 250 miles, including a few detours up gentle green
lanes). The only thing spoiling the day was the increasing pain in the butt
that built up for both of us. Her indoors also complained about sore back
and shoulders from leaning forward behind me to keep out of the wind.
(Incidentally the GIVI screen recently fitted has reduced the wind on her
significantly and I now dont get a sharp prode in the side from her at over
80mph). On the last 80 miles of the journey the pain was really unpleasant
and even a number of stops did little to ease the discomfort. We both
returned to soak in a hot bath for 30 minutes and dream about comfy seats.
Why do Honda give a bike a 200 mile fuel tank but only a 100 mile seat
!!!!???
I am tempted to try to make the Austria AT convention this August but the
thought of the pain the seat will cause virtually rules this out (at least
with her joining me).
Has anyone got any good fixes for this seat problem (short of trading the @
for a Pan Euro....) ? My @ is a 1997 model with the narrow seat.
PS I am writing this standing up.
PPS If anyone is passing through Newcastle on your holiday @ tours you would
be welcome to look us up.
Regards
Mark & Sandy
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