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Feb 24, 2014 | 12:56 AM

#11

Bruin08

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From: New Orleans, LA

300 miles is a day trip lol. Simple, set the cruise, set the tunes, put your feet on the pegs and enjoy the ride. Good luck and have fun.

Feb 24, 2014 | 02:15 AM

#12

jeff.georgalas

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From: Illinois

This is a joke right? You're nervous about riding around Lake Michigan? God-Damn, these things were made to be ridden, so ride it.

Feb 24, 2014 | 02:30 AM

#13

Ron750

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How about some details on your bike, and who services it? I put 23k on my 2003, the last 3 years, no problems.

Went from central WI to central MI, through UP last year, great trip.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...an-tour-3.html

And Green Bay to Milwaukee is 120 miles. Did you mean the whole trip was 300 miles?

Last edited by Ron750; Feb 24, 2014 at 02:33 AM.

Feb 24, 2014 | 03:51 AM

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From: Charleston, SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkguitar

Before I run to Sturgis or whereever (and these trips can cover 2 or 3 or 4 weeks),

I do 300 and 400 mile dayride loops from home- these'll make sure that both the bike and my skills and body are up to snuff.

mike

I do the exact same thing. I call them shake-down cruises.

300 miles for a "trip" is kinda disappointing. 4500 miles though... good times.

Feb 24, 2014 | 04:09 AM

#15

Ultra Rider 07

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From: Too close, Pa

300 miles? Take Gas money a samich and a couple bottles of water. If you figure on stoping for lunch when you get there, then forget the samich.

Feb 24, 2014 | 04:19 AM

#16

superman70

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From: Buna Texas

300 miles means 1 gas stop of about 5 min only 4-5 hours bike time. Service the bike and ride it to work for a couple of weeks to make sure all is well. Take a set of Cruz tools cable ties and electrical tape. Head out and have fun.

Feb 24, 2014 | 04:59 AM

#17

WILDWOOD_1124

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From: Indiana

Or get a new bike if the one you have makes you nervous.

Feb 24, 2014 | 07:38 AM

#18

petdoc94

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From: St.Pete Beach

Some good advice from the crew....Just get out and enjoy the ride and don't sweat the small stuff....Cell phone and a CC and you will get back home safe....Enjoy!!!

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Feb 24, 2014 | 07:55 AM

#19

uklauren

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From: Port St Lucie Florida

What exactly are you worried about? The bike not being able to make it or you?

If you are worried about yourself then ride at your pace, bring cash and credit card and cell phone, bring water, rain gear, a snack, comfortable clothes and helmet. Stop every hour and a quarter OR 100 miles whichever comes first. Plan a lunch destination half way. You can do it.