Introducing myself
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From: Southern California
Introducing myself
Coming back to riding after a 20 year lapse. Took the MSF Rider Course and renewed my license - good to go. Amazing how FAST it all came back to me, and how much I missed it!
I am interested in advise from those who have ridden their Sporty LONG distance.
I am flying from LAX to JAX to pick up my Dad's 2004 XL883C. The bike is stock (with double seat, hard saddle bags, windshield, engine guard and 4.5gal tank, and only 2400 miles!)- I will upload a photo when I figure out how.
From October 1st - 9th I will ride to Merced, CA (Northern California via Tioga Pass through Yosemite US395). My plan is to ride from the Atlantic Ocean (Fernindina Beach) keeping it to 400-500 miles per day tent camping along the way. I-10 to Houston, through to the Trinity Site (1st nuclear detonation!) and then cut up to Albuquerque across to Vegas (my Mom) and on to California. I realize it is a long haul for an unconditioned 47 year old with no recent ride time, but I am in decent (backpacking) shape: 6'0"/185 lbs. If it matters, I rode dirt bikes when I was a kid and a 84 Ninja for 6 years, 'til it got stolen.
So, is there any advise you guys can give me? Should I start another thread elsewhere in HDForums, or is there one on this topic already going?
"Riding multi-day/long distance on a Sportster-NO HOTELS or RV PARKS"
Thank you,
Thaddaeus
I am interested in advise from those who have ridden their Sporty LONG distance.
I am flying from LAX to JAX to pick up my Dad's 2004 XL883C. The bike is stock (with double seat, hard saddle bags, windshield, engine guard and 4.5gal tank, and only 2400 miles!)- I will upload a photo when I figure out how.
From October 1st - 9th I will ride to Merced, CA (Northern California via Tioga Pass through Yosemite US395). My plan is to ride from the Atlantic Ocean (Fernindina Beach) keeping it to 400-500 miles per day tent camping along the way. I-10 to Houston, through to the Trinity Site (1st nuclear detonation!) and then cut up to Albuquerque across to Vegas (my Mom) and on to California. I realize it is a long haul for an unconditioned 47 year old with no recent ride time, but I am in decent (backpacking) shape: 6'0"/185 lbs. If it matters, I rode dirt bikes when I was a kid and a 84 Ninja for 6 years, 'til it got stolen.
So, is there any advise you guys can give me? Should I start another thread elsewhere in HDForums, or is there one on this topic already going?
"Riding multi-day/long distance on a Sportster-NO HOTELS or RV PARKS"
Thank you,
Thaddaeus
A big welcome to you from sunny Southern California. Glad to have you on board.
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