Congratulations Mike. Hopefully you documented the ride so you'll get due
recognition from the IBA. Re: a seat, I would recommend a Russell. I've
had a couple of other brands, and for me, the Russell is by far the best.
If you get serious about ldriding on the GTS, there are any number of mods
that make the bike a great long distant bike.
Again, congratulations,
Roger Van Santen
'93, '94 GTS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Hahne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 10:11 AM
Subject: Ironbutt
> Hey all,
> I just got back from my little Ironbutt (Saddlesore 1000) ride on the
> GTS. I rode from Chicago to New Mexico on Friday. We drove back
> yesterday. 2,500 total miles. The bike performed flawlessly. No
> problems whatsoever. My friend's Harley broke down - surprise.
> I put new Pirelli Dragon GTS tires on before the trip, and they are a
> very nice tire. The bike carried a tent, sleeping bag, clothes, and
> lots of other stuff (~60lbs) w/no problem. I also changed the chain &
> sprockets to the #530 size before I left. I used 1qt. of oil during the
> course of the trip. My average fuel consumption was 46mpg, with a high
> of 55, and a low of 42. This was driving ~80mph most of the time. The
> Throttlemeister cruise control was by far the most important
> modification I made for this trip! The Heli bars were nice too. I may
> be looking into a different(than stock) seat, however - I'm 5'8". I
> used the stock windshield instead of the MRA for better weather
> protection.
>
> I think that's 'bout it!!!
>
> Great trip!!! Great bike!!
>
> Mike Hahne
> '94 GTS
> N. Illinois
>
