S4rs Jack of all trades, Master of none?

[Gavin]

I've owned a S4rs for 2 years. I got it because I wanted something more comfy for the street, than a superbike. I had a 999s so I knew I liked the motor and the S4rs has almost the same suspension. But I haven't got it to handle as well as I would like, i have done 400mi days on it but I was too chicken to ride it all the way to Indy for the GP. So can I make it the best of all worlds with a seat, some new handle bars,rear sets and suspension set up, or will it always be a compromise between an ST and a superbike?

I have raised the rear alot, probly too much without a steering damper, set the sag ect.

[EvilSteve]

I never felt that comfortable on my S4Rs but I think that had more to do with me than the bike. I don't think you'll ever get it to handle like a SBK but that's kind of the point of having something that more relaxed. What handling issues are you talking about?

[TAftonomos]

Unless some unforeseen(good) things happen in the next 10 months, I plan on riding my s4rt to indy next year from Atlanta GA.  I was lined up to get an FJR, but plans have had to change.

I'm with you on the 999 comparison....I also had a 999s SBK.  Shortly after I brought the monster home I knew the triple 9's days were numbered!

[Bill in OKC]

One of the first things I bought for my s4rs was a steering damper.  It made a noticeable difference in my comfort level when chasing through the twisties.

[pennyrobber]

I would love to have a superbike and a tourer, but right know there is only room in my life for one motorbike. Thus, the monster. I think the monster in the right hands can hold its own in the twisties no problem and although maybe not as comfortable as a proper touring rig, they will do 500+ mile days loaded down with soft lugage as well.

[MAXdB]

For me personally the addition of rearsets made the feel/ handling of the bike better by a mile. Obviously the bike's actual handling ability didn't get better but my ability to move around the bike and feel "right" on it did and this made riding it harder much easier. Just something to think about.

[He Man]

Whats your specs? Im on the short side and it took about the better part of 2 years to set up the bike the way i wanted it. THats 1 bar, 2 clip ons, and a steering lock later.