I am goin to Austin Texas and it 1200 miles for me I was thinking of stopping a little over half way and resting a short time and sleeping and then finish the trip. I'm cheap so staying in a hotel seems expensive for 6-8 hours. I can take a tent or sleep on a park bench.

 

The cost of a hotel/motel is better than the alternative of riding tired.

 

You could do whatever you want ... Sleeping in a rest area is generally a "no no" ... but I use to get away with it by pulling a fuse for the headlight or tail light ... when the law showed up they generally let me slide.

 

Kinda strange aint it? After all it is called a REST area right?

 

Plan your ride to avoid big cities during the rush hours, and make your motel reservation accordingly. If you can find a good campground before your trip, bring your tent.
Don't cheap-out on a place to stay.
There was a thread here not long ago about a gentleman who was murdered while trying to prevent the theft of his Harley at a cheap motel.

 

Yep ... Exactly :>)

 

1200 miles is a long distance to cover in 2 days and a lot of seat time. I know we all have different financial situations, but there are inexpensive places to stay for sure outside of big cities for well under $100 a night.....probably $60, depending on the day of the week, will get you in a decent place. It will be the best money you spend. Tired 2nd day riding is not fun. After riding 600 miles your "3-B's" will thank you....Back, Butt AND Brain.....

 

Some motels charge by the hour............or so I've heard.........................just sayin'......................

 

You can go old school, a hand full of bennies and go all the way.

 

Oh...THOSE motels! If the walls are thin, he may not get any sleep.