AdventurePoser Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 The lovely flame, Jennifer, and I went out for a short 250 mile jaunt through the local So Cal canyons today. The weather was a mixed bag...rainy, sunny, and spots of incredible wind...In fact, there were a couple of spots up by Point Dume that we nearly got blown over sitting at a stop sign! Anyway, we meandered up the coast to Ventura and had lunch at a little Mexican place we like to frequent. You know the place: small, family-run, great prices and authentic! After a fruit salad (the house specialty, and a couple of burritos we got back underway only find out that... Jennifer kept falling asleep on the back! Later she said, "Well it was cold-that makes me sleepy, but I think the biggest thing is that the RT is TOO comfortable." Everybody should have this problem on a touring bike, shouldn't they?? Steve in So Cal Link to comment
keithb Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hi Steve Congrats on making the transition from the 1150 to the 1200 handle. It is now official, you have/own a 1200 hexhead. I know what you mean about your SO falling asleep on the bike. Mary has done that on several occasions. I know immediately when her helmet "clinks" against mine that she is catching a power nap. I am looking forward to evaluating a RDL and seeing what all the fuss is about. I am glad it is working out so well for you. Link to comment
algover Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 .... I know immediately when her helmet "clinks" against mine that she is catching a power nap. .... BTDT Steve, how is the difference for the passenger between the R1200 and the 1150, as far as protection? I know you are a lot taller than I, so it won't be a close comparison, but you might give us some idea from the distaff side. On our R1100RT, Jane gets really beat-up as the still-air pocket collapses right on her! Link to comment
Couchrocket Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Steve.... Cool... glad the Flame is enjoying the 1200! Joannafinas (SP?) is a great place. I just drove by there yesterday! I spent the night in Ventura yesterday so just missed you. I used to "pat" lovely Patricia's leg from time to time when I'd have a mini panic attack thinking she'd gone overboard (she's a great pillion and I often can't tell she's back there!).... I never should have told her that I was checking to see if "she was still there," because she just thought I was being "sweet and attentive!" How many miles you put on that bike already? Link to comment
Warren_H Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 .... I know immediately when her helmet "clinks" against mine that she is catching a power nap. .... I know the feeling my helmet has the dings as proof. Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 LOL ! Nina does that too... she falls asleep on the bike and in front of the tele. Not sure what the two have in common though, except that I am close to her Link to comment
Mike O Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 LOL ! Nina does that too... she falls asleep on the bike and in front of the tele. Not sure what the two have in common though, except that I am close to her Back of your helmet and what's on the television aren't a whole lot different in terms of viewing quality. Maybe that's it. Mike O Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I blamed the comfort factor for me running out of gas twice since owning the RT. Yep it had to be that. Pat Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 I blamed the comfort factor for me running out of gas twice since owning the RT. Yep it had to be that. Pat Now THAT is the working def. of a comfortable moto seat! Steve Link to comment
BrianT Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I know what you mean about your SO falling asleep on the bike. Mary has done that on several occasions. I know immediately when her helmet "clinks" against mine that she is catching a power nap. Meghan did the same thing a couple of times on the old 1100RT. If I heard the clink I knew it was time to wake her up. Link to comment
keithb Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Well you certainly know the bike is smooth and quiet when your passenger falls asleep on the back of your motorcycle. That is my kind of machine. Stealth mode baby! Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 I know what you mean about your SO falling asleep on the bike. Mary has done that on several occasions. I know immediately when her helmet "clinks" against mine that she is catching a power nap. Meghan did the same thing a couple of times on the old 1100RT. If I heard the clink I knew it was time to wake her up. Let's moto, bros...! Steve in So Cal Link to comment
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