10-21-2023, 01:11 PM
The RS . Why did I chose a RS over XR ?
Seating , Shaft drive , Valve service ease , engine heat .
The XR seat is horrible , and engine heat off the XR is like all inline fours hear in south Texas . Just to dang hot to ride in our triple digits with 80% humidity .
My RS was ordered with the factory handlebar option and the comfort seat . The seat was sent to Jay @ Russel day long and wow its a mile muncher now . My 730 mile day was like a 100 mile day .
Touring for 20 plus years with chain driven bikes was such a hassle to clean / lube on the road . Auto chain oilers are such a mess .
Shaft wins for Sport touring while Chain wins for SPORT use and Track .
Seating , Shaft drive , Valve service ease , engine heat .
The XR seat is horrible , and engine heat off the XR is like all inline fours hear in south Texas . Just to dang hot to ride in our triple digits with 80% humidity .
My RS was ordered with the factory handlebar option and the comfort seat . The seat was sent to Jay @ Russel day long and wow its a mile muncher now . My 730 mile day was like a 100 mile day .
Touring for 20 plus years with chain driven bikes was such a hassle to clean / lube on the road . Auto chain oilers are such a mess .
Shaft wins for Sport touring while Chain wins for SPORT use and Track .