[Schwa08]

After all these years I finally got my new White Wee. Been hanging around for years and enjoyed the pictures and info from this site. A friend and myself are going to do our bucket list trip to Alaska in 2012, so I figured this bike would be excellent for this. Let the farkling begin. Any suggestions are welcomed. Got a question about the ATV highbars. I would like to change bars and not risers. How high of a bar can you use without changing cables and brake line. Thanks

Mike

 

[Jack H]

Congratulations on the new bike! You'll love it and I envy the opportunity to take it on a trip to Alaska ... wow ...

Regarding farkles, my suggestion is that you look at another seat. I've only seen a few comments from people here who said that what comes with the bike was good for long rides. In my case, I started noticing a problem after about 30 minutes.

After you've gone a few miles, you might also think about the suspension, particularly the front forks. These have gotten a lot of attention here, too.

But enjoy your bike! And please take advantage of the wealth of practical opinion available on this site. They can offer first-hand experience on just about any upgrade you can imagine.

Be safe and enjoy the ride. Hope to see you down the road!

 

[deerchser]

Congrats on the new bike.

The seat is a point that could use some im provement. I got a DL1000 seat and it works great for me. I may still upgrade to a Russel daylong at some point. Second for me was hiway pegs. Something to get a little strech and more out front. Some protection for the oil filter, I went with the SW-Motech Skid plate. Of course top and side bags are a must.

Have fun and enjoy the new ride.

 

[kapenagary]

Alaska

Get the latest issue of MILEPOSTS and it will give you the best information about western Canada and Alaska. You and your buddy are going to have a blast.

 

[Vision001]

I am also planning a trip to AK in 2012. I am riding my wee from FL to Los Angeles in April and leaving it there . I will fly out the first of July and head to Fairbanks via Cassiar. I will come back from there to Florida. If you are in the same time frame maybe we can coordinate the return trip. I have only three weeks off so it will be a bombing run back but it would be great to have company.

 

[nelson177]

Congrats on the new bike! I'm about a month and 900 miles into my own new White Wee, and I'm loving it more with every mile. I'm planning my own Alaskan trip, but not until 2013. Hopefully I can learn from your experiences. Enjoy and congrats again!

 

[Vaeritas]

My suggestion is pretty obvious, but ciggie lighter/ USB sockets. I find it weird these have not become stock on 'touring' styled bikes. Nothing about 30 quid and and hour or so of soldering/cabling won't sort out.

Oh and congrats on the new bike!

 

[richw]

God's speed