across the USA on my rs

[Mayhem]

Last summer we decided to do our first long trip. We had made several 300 to 350 miles day trips so we felt we were ready.We bought saddlebags and bungied on a pretty large bag to the backrest. We actually had good storage for all types of weather if needed and two to three days clothing.We took off and made 350 miles the first day and 450 the second. It was a 2000 mile trip in 6 days. In the heat of the summer it just flat wore out my arthritic old body. I've got all the floorboards, and risers and stuff but the days became difficult due to pain. I just plain overestimated how far I could comfortably go in a day after day situation and wish I had taken more time.
If I had it would have been a far more enjoyable trip. At least I now know my limitations. I hope you have fun and the tips others have given are excellent advice.

 

[Motorcycledave]

Take time

visit Yellowstone !!!!!

If you're out that way, you almost have to take time to visit the Black Hills. Sounds like a fun trip. Good Luck :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Last summer we decided to do our first long trip. We had made several 300 to 350 miles day trips so we felt we were ready.We bought saddlebags and bungied on a pretty large bag to the backrest. We actually had good storage for all types of weather if needed and two to three days clothing.We took off and made 350 miles the first day and 450 the second. It was a 2000 mile trip in 6 days. In the heat of the summer it just flat wore out my arthritic old body. I've got all the floorboards, and risers and stuff but the days became difficult due to pain. I just plain overestimated how far I could comfortably go in a day after day situation and wish I had taken more time.
If I had it would have been a far more enjoyable trip. At least I now know my limitations. I hope you have fun and the tips others have given are excellent advice.

The back to back to back is what makes the big difference. I'm sorry your trip was less than wonderful but like you say you now know your limitations.

 

[figmotoday]

get cash, pick a direction, ride out, stop when gut tells you to stop, you'll end up hanging out @ cool places with cool people