I'm excited...

Heather and I rode the GRiSO to Mildura and back, total distance 1168 km, and apart from one 15 minute break for food and 5 minutes stops for fuel were in the saddle for over 7 hours each way. Only slightly sore in the arse and no probs the next day. I could;ve used the airhawk, but it was all OK.

I cured the handlebar issue with risers from a V11 Balabio. They put the bar about 1" lower and 1" further forward than stock. I'm a sport bike guy at heart, so the the longer stretch to the bars fits my riding style perfectly and I find the bike handles better, looks much more aggressive, and feels markedly more responsive. I'm 6'1", so the longer stretch is more comfortable for me over the long haul as well.