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Looking for some input on driver seat, longer trip comfort. I did about 450 miles today and while I find the riding position very comfortable (Baron's Risers are terrific) the last 100 miles are pretty rough. I stopped a few times for drinks/gas but getting back on can be pretty uncomfortable especially after I've been in the upright position for a couple of hours. I wear heavy denim jeans and the most discomfort I experience is on my upper hamstrings, almost like they are worn raw. Today was pretty mild temp wise but if it was the normal 90+ degree day and I was sweating like a fire hydrant I would have wanted to walk home. I've read more than a few posts where RSV riders say it is the most comfortable bike they've ridden and doing an all day trip is not too hard on them comfort wise so I guess I'm looking for tips on improving my comfort. I like to get out there and ride until the cows come home but feeling uncomfortble on a long trip is not much fun. Is there a much more comfortable after market seat, are leathers/textile pants more comfortable, how bout a driver's back rest, worth it? Thanks for any input.

If you go down to Assateague you can keep riding on 611 to a nice little dead end on the back bay. Used to be a little picnic area right on the water, not sure if it is still there. If you want to go north you can take Rt. 1 up to Cape Henlopen State Park. Time permitting you can take the ferry across the bay to Cape May, NJ. Don't know if it has changed but Delaware had a no helmet law a while back. Took my chances and rode w/o the helmet for a bit and loved it. Be careful on the coastal highway in OC, also known as the 8 lanes of death. Lots of pedestrians and tourists looking everywhere but the road. There are some really nice back roads with wide open farm land if you're in to that. Hoopers is pretty good as is Philips. You could also check out BJ's on The Water, Fagers Island and Harrison's Harbor Watch is nice, right on the inlet. If you want to check out the other boardwalks (a little less crowded) you can head up Rt. 1 to Bethany or Rehobeth Beach. Been a while since I've lived there but give a shout if you have any other questions. Enjoy it, I have some great memories of the shore there! Forgot about the Salisbury Zoo. Really nice little zoo conisdering it is the Eastern Shore and it is Salisbury. Right off of Rt. 50 if you don't take the bybass.

I bought one of these: http://www.cycleshell.com/ Wasn't cheap but I'm pretty happy with it, very well made and easy to use. It's pretty heavy so it won't blow away when the bike isn't parked. Attached some pics.

Hats off to Highway, Bill 2008 and the others...6 years with Virginia State.

I got lucky with an eBay auction from a dealer, new 2008 RSV, buy it now price: 13,500 (1k mile road trip there and back to pick it up and a few hundred bucks in gas)

I know this post is a few weeks old but I was wondering how to mount mine too. Had my RSV for a about a week and didn't want to wait for delivery of a ram mount order. I just went to WalMart and bought an arm band holder for my Nano. Cut down the strap a little and put it right near the audio controller. I'm able to just barely wedge one edge of the Nano under the controller and it is snug as can be. Haven't really looked to see if the display is visible, I just shuffle all the songs anyway. Works like a charm!