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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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So, me and the wife are planning a trip to Vegas. Actually, to the Vegas Bike Rally. Question is, we are taking the Night Train. Anyone ride two up on a Train for this distance? Oh, from Phoenix, about 5-6 hours. We have added a backrest, and I have a Mustang seat. Thought about adding a small windshield ( I know, but just for the trip!! ) Any thoughts???
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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If you dont have the stock drag bars, you'll be fine. For long trips on my train i usually stop around every 100 miles
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Windshield is a smart idea.......get a quick release and ****** it off when you get there
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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5-6 hours on my Train is no problem, even 2 up...have a good time...
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Hell..... I am ridin all the way to FL from MD. 17 hour ride, no windshield w/ a C @ C seat. I am also 26.&nbsp\\;Everybody else but me and my brother have windshields. He has got a Rocker.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Hell..... I am ridin all the way to FL from MD. 17 hour ride, no windshield w/ a C @ C seat. I am also 26.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;Everybody else but me and my brother have windshields. He has got a Rocker.
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Sounds like me...I never listened to the people who said you can't ride distance without a couch rocket...might get one when I get old, but hell, I'm only 58 now...[8D]
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I have a pair of softail standard bars that I can throw on, just to add a little more upright riding for the trip, just not sure, and dont want to get halfway and regret not doing something!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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What do you use for luggage/bags?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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As far as luggage, we will have to get a lugage rack, and then a Harley bag to fit on it and the backrest....Still looking for that.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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As far as luggage, we will have to get a lugage rack, and then a Harley bag to fit on it and the backrest....Still looking for that.
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Whats up Bra... Go Gators... lol
Hey go with a T-Bag setup thats what I'd do and your bars are they street slammers? You'll be
ok with those, but this coming from a guy that lives on a Island which means my advice don't mean ****... lol. Have a good trip! Aloha M
 
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