[BillInGA]

My weekend jaunts usually run about 3 hours and anywhere from 75 to 100 miles.

About a year ago I did a day trip from Kennesaw to Toccoa, GA - about 250 miles round trip. The most challenging part was trying to keep up with traffic on a section of 4-lane that was 65 MPH. With my recent Pilot Screw mod, I'm expecting that won't be a problem. The most valuable lesson I learned from that trip is EARPLUGS!

I'll be making some long day trips to validate the capabilities of both me and the bike.

It is a long trip to be sure - about 1500 miles each way. I've driven it probably a half dozen times in the 15 years since I moved here from Colorado. So I'm pretty familiar with the route. The worst part is western Kansas / eastern Colorado. It seems like it takes forever to see the mountains.

I approach motorcycling like I approach flying: set and follow procedures, don't exceed your personal limitations, and of course the 5 P's - Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

So, for the next several weeks, planning, planning, planning before I commit to making the trip.