I been riding my F3 for 2 seasons & am looking to move up to a bigger bike. I have enjoyed the comfort of my F3 & want have similar on my next bike. Most of the reviews I have read point to the ZX-9R as most comfy. I like the looks of the 929 & 954 better but not sure of the ergos. I like to go on the occasional 200 or 300 mile ride and would like to hear any of your opinions. I am 5' 6", 150 lbs & 42 y.o... Also if anyone has done any mods..i.e. risers,windscreen,tank or tail bag....I would really like to keep riding Honda...

 

dog, my old F2 was the most comfy sport bike i ever had, started riding blades about 7 years ago, and while im a honda fan to the bone , my size being 6' 2" and 240 lbs. my rides are short , my hands and wrist begin to hurt after an hour or less(but ive broken both of my wrist in the past), but i know that you dont get this kind of bike with comfort as a top priority, i get on it and shred for an hour and put her up. if you want comfort and speed concider a VFR, but thats for you to decide, i absolutly love my 929 and can say that the raw power overrides the comfort issue when thats what your craving.all that crap said , i will say that with your size you will plolly be fine with it.GL

 

I just did an Iron Butt (1000 miles around Lake Michigan in 24hours, just submitted my receipts) a few weeks ago on my 929. My left hand and right index finger felt a little numb for a couple days and obviously my butt was sore. It really wasn't so bad because I was stopping for gas every 150miles. I've found that this bike is much more comfortable than any 600 I've ridden because of the size. The extra 1-2" in every direction adds up and really gives you room. I have an 83 goldwing that I shift positions on more often because of the upright position. It's a lot like taking a crap and then reading a magazine in the stink for too long, cuts off blood to the legs a bit.

 

Thanks for the replies..My F3 is like a little buzz bomb if I have to cruise for awhile on the interstate. Most of my rides are around 100 to 150 miles in the twistys weekends with a 30 mile commute to work during the week..Love the look of the 929s, they are hot! Are the Clip-Ons mounted below the triple tree?

 

I routinely take my 929 on longer trips (200-400miles) and have done longer trips on it as well.

The best mod I did was to get rid of that hard seat foam, I pulled the staples out of the stock seat cover and replaced the foam with some memory foam I found in a wall mart seat cover. Way more comfy.

Also a cruise control (throttle clamp) seems to help. I dont use it much, but am glad I have it when I need it.

 

yeah i love my 929 but i can't say that i like doing long trips on it....like on the freeway....the seat foam that the member above suggested sounds like a good idea that i should look into.

 

I just moved up from a CBR 600 F4i because it was a "buzz bomb".

My 954 is smooth and sweet on back roads and the interstate. Great bike!

I'm 6' 1" and 65 years old. I installed bar risers and a sargent seat and can ride it all day without discomfort.

I have a set of Heli Bars for a 929/954. PM if you would like to know more about them.

Sandy

 

well i came here to start this same thread haha... F3 guy looking into a bigger bike. I also travel out of state sometimes and its nice to be sporty at heart but still comfy. Thanks for the replies guys. ill be looking to join the 929's next spring