In the middle of a trip Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and back

mr. softie · 05-26-2009, 04:15 PM

It has been about a month since I posted here I know... but I been riding!

I am about to head home to Philadelphia PA area on Thursday. I left there on May 10th and took two days to ride to Madison WI (1087 miles). Planning on a two day ride back. No pics yet as I have no cable for camera with me. Will post a ride report after I get back home. I have ridden about 700 miles since I got to Wisconsin on some day rides, and have had generally good weather.

I also rode down to Georgia and back last month and had a great time. Over 2000 miles on that trip. Will also post a ride report with pics for that trip.

The GL650 is working out to be a very good mile muncher, with mid 50's fuel economy as long as I stay at 65mph or so or below. When I cruise at 80mph plus the fuel economy really drops! Hey, I am learning to take it easy, I think.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-26-2009, 09:10 PM

Sounds like you are impressed with the GL. As many have found, you don't need a mega sized bike to travel the highways and enjoy the scenery. Looking forward to travel pics after you get home.

burkbuilds · 05-26-2009, 09:12 PM

Sounds like you are really eating up the miles and enjoying every minute of it! Have a great finish, looking forward to seeing your pics and posts!

BusyWeb · 05-27-2009, 02:57 AM

Hello, there.
I was wonder where the Mr. softie is as you had told us having a long ride....
Glad to see your report here.
Waiting for your report with photos.

05-26-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	In the middle of a trip Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and back It has been about a month since I posted here I know... but I been riding! I am about to head home to Philadelphia PA area on Thursday. I left there on May 10th and took two days to ride to Madison WI (1087 miles). Planning on a two day ride back. No pics yet as I have no cable for camera with me. Will post a ride report after I get back home. I have ridden about 700 miles since I got to Wisconsin on some day rides, and have had generally good weather. I also rode down to Georgia and back last month and had a great time. Over 2000 miles on that trip. Will also post a ride report with pics for that trip. The GL650 is working out to be a very good mile muncher, with mid 50's fuel economy as long as I stay at 65mph or so or below. When I cruise at 80mph plus the fuel economy really drops! Hey, I am learning to take it easy, I think. __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-26-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: In the middle of a trip Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and back Sounds like you are impressed with the GL. As many have found, you don't need a mega sized bike to travel the highways and enjoy the scenery. Looking forward to travel pics after you get home.
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05-26-2009, 09:12 PM	#3
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: In the middle of a trip Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and back Sounds like you are really eating up the miles and enjoying every minute of it! Have a great finish, looking forward to seeing your pics and posts! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-27-2009, 02:57 AM	#4
BusyWeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 626	Re: In the middle of a trip Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and back Hello, there. I was wonder where the Mr. softie is as you had told us having a long ride.... Glad to see your report here. Waiting for your report with photos. __________________ BusyWeb
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