First Long Trip
First Long Trip
On August 5th I am going to take my first multiday motorcycle trip. It will most likely be 5 days. I am going to be taking my Super Glide across Pa first going to Scraton Pa, then to the Lancaster area, and even possibly a stop in the Baltimore Md area. It looks like it will be around 800 to 1000 miles total. I think I am going to finally put forward controls on it this month. I am also thinking of having my seat redone by Mean City Cycles after hearing forum members talk about the big improvement in comfort. Do any of you guys have any other tips for a first long ride? Up till know the longest ride I have done at once was 200 miles. I was thinking about renting a Heritage Softail, but I would rather just do it on my bike since I have an extended warranty that includes towing.
Brian
Brian
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From: Woodburn, OR. USA
On July 4th I knocked out over 430 miles (with the wife on the pillion) in a round trip to my buddy's wedding who lives 215 miles up North of me... 800-1000 miles isn't so bad spread over 5 days. It was a drag going to work today! Make sure you have a comfortable seat... I have a Mustang vintage touring seat and love it, consider leaving your mids on even with the forwards installed... its nice to be able to switch up and change pressure points on your body when you are sitting for a long time, finally take enough gas money!!
Road Master
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From: FLORIDA
On August 5th I am going to take my first multiday motorcycle trip. It will most likely be 5 days. I am going to be taking my Super Glide across Pa first going to Scraton Pa, then to the Lancaster area, and even possibly a stop in the Baltimore Md area. It looks like it will be around 800 to 1000 miles total. I think I am going to finally put forward controls on it this month. I am also thinking of having my seat redone by Mean City Cycles after hearing forum members talk about the big improvement in comfort. Do any of you guys have any other tips for a first long ride? Up till know the longest ride I have done at once was 200 miles. I was thinking about renting a Heritage Softail, but I would rather just do it on my bike since I have an extended warranty that includes towing.
Brian
Brian
Road Warrior
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From: Central FL
As far a comfort it's hard to beat a Mustang seat. There is one for sale in the classified section for $125 now that is a steal. Also try some ear plugs. Either with open or full face helmets they will greatly reduce fatigue. Make sure you stay hydrated. You will be surprised at how easily you can become dehydrated and fatigued riding on a hot day.
Intermediate
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From: rapid city sd
I'd like to hear how it goes. A few buddies and I are planning a trip in mid-August. We're looking at right around 1,000 miles going from the Black Hills, SD heading through WY to the Tetons and Yellowstone up to Red Lodge, MT taking in the Beartooth Highway. Should be a good trip. I just did a 500 mile trip alone to my parent's house this weekend. Before that, it was riding to work and a couple 200 mile days. The WG treated me well.
Road Master
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No advice on the trip, but while you're around Lancaster, Pa., stop in at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord in New Holland (just down 23 from Lancaster). They have about a mile of buffet-food. Seriously. Breakfast is cheap (about $8 last time I went) and you can eat till you have to be rolled out the door.
Dinner's more pricy, but they usually have a couple of kinds of roast beast, steaks to order, and (usually) crab and/or lobster.
Big? They served 9,000 people on Mother's Day!
mmmmmm....
Dinner's more pricy, but they usually have a couple of kinds of roast beast, steaks to order, and (usually) crab and/or lobster.
Big? They served 9,000 people on Mother's Day!
mmmmmm....
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