Putting the Sport in Sport Touring, or how to make a Yamaha R6 more bearable on long rides.

My 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 in touring trim. I like to do a few longer trips a year on my bike so I've made a few changes to it to make longer trips in the saddle a bit more bearable. The most visible pieces are the Kriega US-70 combo dry bags. I've tried a few different bag systems but the Kriega US dry bags are the best for sport bikes IMO. The Zero Gravity Corsa windscreen adds a bit more wind protection when I have to hit the super slab. A set of HeliBars clip ons take some stress off my arms during long stints. They are raised up about 1.75" and swept back a bit more with an easier angle on the wrists. 30mm mirror extenders make the mirrors way more usable. Instead of seeing mostly elbow, can try to make out whats behind me though the vibrations. A Ram mount phone holder and a battery tender USB charger keep my Pixel 2 happy on the road. A Cardo Freecom 4 BT communicator system lets me listen to music/GPS directions/talk to friends hands free. A set of extra heavy weighted bar ends helps keep the vibrations down a bit. Some may say the Vortex Rearsets are more race than touring, but being able to adjust your rearsets to a position that makes you comfortable is priceless. One of the best mods you can do to any bike is a better seat. I had mine modified by Spencers seat mods. I can spend hours in the saddle without a sore ass and taint, definitely worth it. Last but not least I run a 120/70-17 Michelin Power RS front tire and a 180/55-17 Michelin Road 5 rear tire. This setup gives me the front grip and turn in of a sport tire, but the long wearing tread life on the rear. via /r/motorcycles https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/8wmj1n/putting_the_sport_in_sport_touring_or_how_to_make/?utm_source=ifttt