K8 for the long haul...

[m8ee]

the Hayabusa is not exactly designed as an uber-comfortable, long-range sport-touring platform

No disrespect intended, but I think you would have to go a long way to find one better in the sports tourer category ( bearing in mind that many bikes in the category have no "sports" aspect at all )

A member of this forum rode almost your weekend distance in one day ( 2000 km ) and I know for a fact that he would not settle for anything less than a busa for his long range work.

Great write-up BTW, sounds like you are giving it a good solid test over there.

Coupla questions if I may.....

1. Do you have a double bubble screen or helibars?
2. What size is the fuel cell and how much extra distance does it give you?