Going on a road trip
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 875
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From: Corp of Discovery trail, Missouri
Not enough room in the burban
I would be on the bike too. Good excuse.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 164
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From: USA
i say i have done some 1000 mile rides from VA to IA trips before on the my softail and i will say that a windshield would have been great for them bugs that will be buzzing around when you ride. i would also go with those mono tubes and a shotgun and the seat is a must. need something wide and comfortable. I have a gel seat that i use for those types of trips very comfortable. i also had the shotgun shock on my softy. one of the best investments around lifetime warranty. but either way you can't go wrong. have a safe trip.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 244
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From: Southeast Louisiana
I did a 600-700 mile trip during the summer on the stock slim seat. I bought a lambskin off of Amazon and cut it to size. It help keep the swamp *** at bay. After the trip I bought a nice mustang seat and wished I'd of done it sooner. I bought this drink holder from HD and it's worth it's weight in gold. Bought a pop top insulated drink canister from Walmart and it kept liquids cold. Anything the same diameter as a coke can/bottle will fit. Just take your time enjoy the scenery.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Fayetteville, Arkansas and Afghanistan
she did have a license but when we moved to arkansas they forgot to transfer the endorsement over and she didn't realize it until it was too late. When I get home there should be enough time for her to get the endorsement back on her license.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Shamokin, PA
I did a 600-700 mile trip during the summer on the stock slim seat. I bought a lambskin off of Amazon and cut it to size. It help keep the swamp *** at bay. After the trip I bought a nice mustang seat and wished I'd of done it sooner. I bought this drink holder from HD and it's worth it's weight in gold. Bought a pop top insulated drink canister from Walmart and it kept liquids cold. Anything the same diameter as a coke can/bottle will fit. Just take your time enjoy the scenery.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 261
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From: Fayetteville, Arkansas and Afghanistan
Well I priced everything and as of now it looks like I will pay just over $2600 for the parts. Those include Shotgun Shocks, Progressive Monotubes, Lindby Magnumbar, HD detachable windshield, and the old school sissy bar from Ginz Choppers. Since I am not prepared tool wise or mechanic wise for installation on the monotubes and shocks I might call a friend or have the local dealership install them. Everything else I can do.