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North Jersey to Alpharetta Georgia
Taking the trip on the week of fouth of July. Can I comfortable do it in one day
900 Miles on new SGS. I figured I would leave 3 or 4 in the morning.
Can I ask some opinions, I am really looking forward to my destination,
I have a beautiful spot and a georgous girl waiting so I'd rather get there quick and spend than extra day on the road.
900 Miles on new SGS. I figured I would leave 3 or 4 in the morning.
Can I ask some opinions, I am really looking forward to my destination,
I have a beautiful spot and a georgous girl waiting so I'd rather get there quick and spend than extra day on the road.
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Taking the trip on the week of fouth of July. Can I comfortable do it in one day
900 Miles on new SGS. I figured I would leave 3 or 4 in the morning.
Can I ask some opinions, I am really looking forward to my destination,
I have a beautiful spot and a georgous girl waiting so I'd rather get there quick and spend than extra day on the road.
900 Miles on new SGS. I figured I would leave 3 or 4 in the morning.
Can I ask some opinions, I am really looking forward to my destination,
I have a beautiful spot and a georgous girl waiting so I'd rather get there quick and spend than extra day on the road.
no I do not consider that to be a comfortable ride, more like an ironbutt.
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Spare a thought for your gorgeous girl and take a little more time, to arrive safe.
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Another thing to consider you might plan on a certain daily mileage but if you don't look a head you might be in the middle of nowhere when you hit that mark and have to keep riding or get there and say to yourself I don't want to stay here. Can't tell you how many times that's happened to me a planned stop and once there I knew I didn't want to stay there and kept going.
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Taking the trip on the week of fouth of July. Can I comfortable do it in one day
900 Miles on new SGS. I figured I would leave 3 or 4 in the morning.
Can I ask some opinions, I am really looking forward to my destination,
I have a beautiful spot and a georgous girl waiting so I'd rather get there quick and spend than extra day on the road.
900 Miles on new SGS. I figured I would leave 3 or 4 in the morning.
Can I ask some opinions, I am really looking forward to my destination,
I have a beautiful spot and a georgous girl waiting so I'd rather get there quick and spend than extra day on the road.
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It's a long enough trip to plan ahead. Decide what sort of accommodation you want to stay in over night and see what is available at the likely places along the way. How about Amarillo as a good first leg, perhaps Albuquerque next, then Flagstaff, getting to Las Vegas at a decent hour.
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ok guys I have posted this before but I am posting again I am moving from oklahoma city to Las vegas NV I have decided to just ride my 2011 ultra limited to vegas I have never rode this far any suggestions I plan on taking it pretty easy maybe 300-400 miles a day was thinking RT 66 from oklahoma city but this sounds like it might be more trouble than its worth but I like the back roads much better than interstate
thanks guys
thanks guys
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Good tips - my $.02 worth to add. Pre-plan the route, so that you don't hit your max for the day and have to push on while too tired to ride because your 300-400 miles landed you in the middle of nowhere. HYDRATION cannot be stressed enough. There are many ways to carry a drink while you're riding - pick one and use it.
Your most important tool is your cell phone, but carry basic tools just in case something comes loose. Tire repair kit is a must and a way to re-inflate the tire. Proper gear for all riding conditions - hot, cold and wet or any combination. Sunscreen.
Ride a few longer days before you go - consider it getting into riding shape.
Beware: One long ride like this can be addicting. You don't have to ask me how I know.
Enjoy it!
Your most important tool is your cell phone, but carry basic tools just in case something comes loose. Tire repair kit is a must and a way to re-inflate the tire. Proper gear for all riding conditions - hot, cold and wet or any combination. Sunscreen.
Ride a few longer days before you go - consider it getting into riding shape.
Beware: One long ride like this can be addicting. You don't have to ask me how I know.
Enjoy it!
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Good tips - my $.02 worth to add. Pre-plan the route, so that you don't hit your max for the day and have to push on while too tired to ride because your 300-400 miles landed you in the middle of nowhere. HYDRATION cannot be stressed enough. There are many ways to carry a drink while you're riding - pick one and use it.
Your most important tool is your cell phone, but carry basic tools just in case something comes loose. Tire repair kit is a must and a way to re-inflate the tire. Proper gear for all riding conditions - hot, cold and wet or any combination. Sunscreen.
Ride a few longer days before you go - consider it getting into riding shape.
Beware: One long ride like this can be addicting. You don't have to ask me how I know.
Enjoy it!
Your most important tool is your cell phone, but carry basic tools just in case something comes loose. Tire repair kit is a must and a way to re-inflate the tire. Proper gear for all riding conditions - hot, cold and wet or any combination. Sunscreen.
Ride a few longer days before you go - consider it getting into riding shape.
Beware: One long ride like this can be addicting. You don't have to ask me how I know.
Enjoy it!