Originally Posted by
alan s
Well, you can do a couple overnighters as a shakedown and hope for the best. Not my recommendation for someone in his 60s with no self supported touring experience. A week long trip or two will do wonders for sorting out any issues. You may find your saddle is unbearable after a few days. Or may develop saddle sores. Or find your bike fit is leading to knee pain. Just to name a few. You could easily do a week trip to the Gulf Coast in the spring and gain valuable experience.
I was going to wait til my first SS check comes, to buy my touring bike. I understand that should be the first part of February. This winter and spring, will be riding as much as possible, just hadn't thought much about loading up the bike, and doing more than an overnight ride or two. Your point is well taken, will be thinking about a longer tour this spring.