When I moved here from California, Did the entire trip from Oceanside to San Antonio, with only Gas stops. Sucked, but made it in less then 24 hours!
500 miles on a motorcycle
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When I moved here from California, Did the entire trip from Oceanside to San Antonio, with only Gas stops. Sucked, but made it in less then 24 hours!
500 will put a hurtin on you no matter what kind of bike you're on. Stopping and stretching every hour or so after you start to feel it will help. I second the back roads, that's the whole point of having a bike (unless you live in the desert of west Texas, which is shit for scenery.) But that will also slow you down some, depending on the route you take. Could easily turn into an ALL day ride. Also have to consider what you're doing the next day. You may be feeling this ride for a couple days. If you have comfort issues with your bike, the trip back may not be very fun.
Sure it can be done but why would you want to?
Not really.....to be honest, I used to think it was a huge deal. Then, after doing a few, I realized that it really wasn't that big a deal IF you were prepared for it, especially w/regards to equipment. And several of those 1k/days have been in West Texas, Arizona, Utah an' Nevada!
Not much to see out there TR so would be a good place to make up some time...
Should be a fun ride. There are much better routes from Ft Worth though. I35 through Austin and San Antonio sucks.... I would recommend this route..
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sounds like you've been here before
Yep, first major trip new bike and I had to pull off to the side of the road, stop and switch it. Now I can reach down and flip without looking.
I love my 6 gallon tank, Stereo, and electronic cruise control.. 500+ miles a day is no problem..
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Anyone want to buy it?
My next bike will be a Honda Valkyrie Interstate. I'm done with twins and really want a bigger bike. 100 horse power should do me well. I don't care if I need to buy one that needs an overhaul.
For now I have the best bike I can afford. The Valkyrie, even used, was about 3k too much.
Dude - I did coast-to-coast on a Honda 550/4 back in the 70's - back then, that WAS considered a big bike! That 750 of his'll go anywhere in the country he cares to point it!
I've taken this route many many times. I wouldn't go any other way. The last thing you want to do is battle the trucks on I35.
Take the easier way and enjoy a nice ride.
Yall need to get out more.
I've been coast to coast on the interstates.
Once you get east of Dallas, it looks the same, all day.
The southwest is some of everything and a lot of the same.
The 4 corners area is "day trip" heaven.
With today's smooth roads and interstates that go 85 posted a 750 will go there but with my build and two up with baggage I like something more. That and the torque can keep you out of trouble when there is a truck on you butt.
Think clarke was talking about my comment that I don't like twins and my plans are to get an inline.
Clarke, this is why
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