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 First road trip
Hi folks.
Looking for some advice on our first road trip. Wife and I have his and hers bikes (identical 2018 F3s). We will be doing 250 miles one way to see our daughter for a visit, staying the night and riding back the next day. Mostly back roads in Georgia and South Carolina. Planning on stopping every 80 miles or so for stretching purposes etc.... Any thoughts or advice???
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Raprider (Rich)
2016 Can-Am Spyder ST-S SE5 Steel Black Metallic ( Blackbird)
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1987 Honda Shadow 500 (Shady) - sold
1982 Honda Rebel 250 (Little Reb) - sold
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That should be a nice ride for both of you on your spyders. Sounds like you going take plenty of stops. If its hot drink plenty of water. If it cool in the morning an then warm in afternoon. Dress in layers so you can take off some clothes when you warm up. Have a good an safe ride.
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A good ride for starters. 250 one way...that's one tank of gas for the F3's. However, I would fill at 125 or so, just to stretch and take a break. Make sure you have gear to match the weather.
Enjoy. 
 
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Plan for 5 to 6 hours to get to your destination. It all depends upon how much time you take for meal and rest breaks. When I do road trips, I almost always travel 50 miles in an hour. ie; 200 miles takes me 4 hours, 300 miles takes me 6 hours etc. That is real time to get to my destination, not rolling time. Have fun and take time to smell the roses..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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It sounds great ride safe
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No matter what the predictions are, pack rain gear. It can also be a wind breaker if the temps drop.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Sounds like a sound, safe, fun plan. Enjoy!
 Originally Posted by canamjhb
Plan for 5 to 6 hours to get to your destination. It all depends upon how much time you take for meal and rest breaks. When I do road trips, I almost always travel 50 miles in an hour. ie; 200 miles takes me 4 hours, 300 miles takes me 6 hours etc. .... Jim
Eggsactly how I always plan. Great minds etc.
~Sandee~
~Sandee~
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Advice? Don't be in a hurry. Set Google Maps so that it avoids interstates, tolls, and ferries. Enjoy the ride, listen to the wind, and smell the fresh air. 250 miles is a fun ride.
2017 Can-Am Spyder RT
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Sounds like a great trip. Have fun...
New to Sue and I
2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
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Thank you for all the advice folks! We’re really looking forward to the trip. Planning to go the first Sunday in April. Will post back to let everyone know how it goes!
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Pack lighter than you normally would for a car trip. It's surprising how much you can easily over pack.
I've found that performance clothing, like Nike Dry Fit, etc, pack super small and can be easily washed and hung out to dry in a hotel room.
Like was said layering is the key to keeping warm and cool during the same ride. Modern performance fabrics can keep you surprisingly warm when layered.
ENJOY!!
2020 RTL SE6
Previously 2008 GS SM5 and 2014 RT SE6
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Denver is a little further than that from me, but we travel that way in the car for Denver, we go one day, stay over night, and come back the next. Just easier that way.
Kraig B. Kumlin, M.M., M.C.P. (Retired)
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