I'm a big fat guy (300+) and I have no problems touring on '02 TBA. I'm in the middle of a 2250mi trip from Montana to Arizona (went to California last Fall, about 3400mi total). Monday I put on 530mi on the clock through snow and rain, crossing tne continental divide a few times and several other summits. Caveat: I've spent a lot making it comfortable. Corbin seat, windvest, floorboards, etc.