Charles asks:

>>Has anyone done any touring on their sportster?<<

Admittedly, my last big tour was way back in August to Bonneville Salt Flats.
What I rode:  Buckhorn handlebars, throttle rocker, LeatherLyke Saddle bages,
Lazyrider bag, mid-controls, HD Slammer seat, no highway pegs, and no
windshield.  I wore my usual full encounter armored suit and full faced Arai
helmet.  For cooling, I used a "water-worm" and an Aerostich water soaked
cooling scarf though the Nevada desert.  I carried 2 liters of water, and a
complete tool kit - Larry (Kidcoocoo) and I did a road-side repair with
the kit.

I would also next time carry my 0.5 gallon fuel cell (has foam to reduce
possibility of explosion - ya, right!) since I almost ran out of gas on the
Loneliest Highway in America (Hwy 50).  I am now riding with black Sport bars
which seem more comfortable for me.  I also now ride a Corbin Gunfighter and
Lady which is significantly more comfortable.  I also have a widshield in my
garage but have not decided whether I want to install it.

Turns out that tucked in with feet on passenger pegs and lying on the tank at
100 mph, I found that if you pop your head up in the regular riding position, I
lost about 10-15 mph with the same throttle twist.  Of course, I am a
large sail.

--Ernie in San Diego
94 XLH1200+Thud