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Posted by Turby on April 11, 2006, 3:55 am
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>On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:48:03 -0700, Alan Moore
>
>>wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>jim777 wrote:
>>>>> I assume an ST1300 or FJR1300 would do the job, but I don't know how wide
>>>>> they are and whether you can lane split on them (which is what I need
>>>>> to be able to do, bottom line). I'm guessing the Ymaha would be a
>>>>> better choice from a size perspective.
>>>>
>>>>I have an FJR and it is very narrow without the bags. The bags might
>>>>make splitting a little hairy (most sport touring bikes are like this).
>>>>You could leave the sadde bags at home and put on a smaller tail trunk
>>>>(givi) to save on width.
>>>
>>>I lanesplit on my ST1300 (with bags) all the time. There are a few
>>>situations where a narrower bike will get through & I can't, but not
>>>many.
>>
>>What became of the ST1100? I lanesplit on mine when the situation
>>seems to call for it, usually without much concern...
>>
>>Al Moore
>>DoD 734
>
>Al, look at the ordinal thread. The width of your ST is not the only
>issue. Gas mileage on this long commute is a BIG issue and I doubt you
>could consistently match the 40+MPG some of the cages are getting now.
>Don't lie. I know your Honda may have a big tank but it's still a
>relative gas hog for a bike. This is why I suggested the VFR or Sprint
>ST that are both consistently capable of exceeding 50MPG. There needs to
>be some gains and if you really go back and read the thread, he lives in
>NY not Cali. IOW, lane splitting is not "even" and issue.
>
>PS. People get mad when I call these MC groups filled with stupid people
>but you've just set a good example of at least not reading the thread
>and thus 180 out on the details of the original poster's intent.
umm, Bob? Did you miss your meds or take too many tonight? Look at the
original post by Jim777. He specifically mentions the ST and the FJR,
and that he wants to lanesplit.
"I assume an ST1300 or FJR1300 would do the job, but I don't know how
wide they are and whether you can lane split on them (which is what I
need to be able to do, bottom line)."
But I'll give you troll points with that "Don't lie" bit.
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Turby the Turbosurfer
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