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mcwrath · 06-16-2009

I took a trip this weekend on my 800, back roads from Kankakee IL to Richmond KY. It was about a 9 hour trip, and did it all in the same day. I would say even at 5 hours, you will be fine. As the day wears on, you will find yourself taking more frequent, and a bit longer stops. But when you are fresh in the morning, you will be able to ride tank to tank (at least I was, about 130 miles between fillups)

Its always nice to have a riding partner (I went with my brother) but I would have done it alone if I had to. I think you will be fine. Have fun, & ride safe!

06-16-2009	#12 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 701	I took a trip this weekend on my 800, back roads from Kankakee IL to Richmond KY. It was about a 9 hour trip, and did it all in the same day. I would say even at 5 hours, you will be fine. As the day wears on, you will find yourself taking more frequent, and a bit longer stops. But when you are fresh in the morning, you will be able to ride tank to tank (at least I was, about 130 miles between fillups) Its always nice to have a riding partner (I went with my brother) but I would have done it alone if I had to. I think you will be fine. Have fun, & ride safe! __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!