Seems a lot of us had long trips on our old Sportys back in the day. The first summer I had my Ironhead (1982) it went to Colorado and back and even my dealer didn't believe it until I showed him the service record from the HD dealer in Boulder. Would I do it again, you bet, an Electra Glide would be great, I'd pass on the Sporty this time around.

 

I've done a bunch of long trips over the years. Nothing quite like saddling up the Ultra, Road King or what have you and hitting the highway. Talk about getting free!! A coast to coast trip is very doable. An Ultra or EG Classic is the best thing going for road trips. JMHO

 

I'm confused, what's pathetic?? So you asked the guy how far he had ridden one way, that day he had gone 50 miles. There is many times I'm at the gas station 3 miles from home and my answer would be 3 miles to that question.

Now if you would have asked, "Have you taken any long rides?" and he said, "Oh yeah!! I went 50 miles once." Now that would have been pathetic. Of course it's pathetic to wonder if an Ultra can go across country.

I'm calling BS on this story.

 

Yea, I don't think that you would have a problem...lets just hope that it's not one way for you.....you probably need to get home at some point

 

Since I was 14 and hitched a ride on a 2-wheeler I've dreamed of owning one. Well it has taken several break-ups and a divorce and the discard of other priorities that I've finally attached my butt to a Harley. I could onlyafford something used (previously pampered) and was blessed with a 2000 FXD Superglide.

I don't know how many of u folks are familiar with a '70's book called
"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", but I have connected with this mechanical device.

And more relative to the topic- I am an "Old Man-New Rider", but I feel
confident enough to make a trek to the West Coast (Yuma+60mi) from
Greenville, N.C. If it takes me 2 weeks, that's okay. 'Cause as we all know "It 's not about the destination, but the "ride"."

And please don't take this statement to assume that I am totally oblivious to the perils of highway travel. I knowmy limitations and abilities and aware of "what if's". If not now; When??

 

You are right, Specks. If not now, when. But please get a Harley Maintenance Manual and not go by Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. The bike in there was a BMW. Great book though. Ride safe.