Mods for touring.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 22nd September 2006, 20:48

My tips for long tours... been said and done...

Sheep Skin.
Ear Plugs or music.
Heated Grips.
Decent Luggage.
Cruise Control.
Helmet with sun visor.

I done many tours on the XJ650 Special has travel the length and breadth of the country

though she up for sale now... sigh

**The_Dover** · 22nd September 2006, 21:43

hey lou, have you got the Colemans performance exhaust on it?

**magicfairy** · 23rd September 2006, 09:55

Big packet of Neurofen Plus

**redbaron36** · 3rd October 2006, 18:21

Originally Posted by XP@

tank bag with map holder: Very useful (but watch out putting your wallet in magnetic bags)

Good point, wiped the credit cards did it

**Wolf** · 6th October 2006, 12:54

Originally Posted by geoffm

A radar detector is an essential piece of kit.

Not on my tour bike.

Not without a long, steep downhill grade and a tailwind, anyway...

A more comfortable seat would go down a treat tho'. And pannier bags, tail rack for tent and sleeping roll, centre stand...

LED indicators, panel lights and tail/brake lights would be a great idea - only have to carry a spare headlamp bulb because all the other bulbs have been replaced with long-lasting, vibration-proof, LEDs.