Personally I'd consider something a little easier, like an Ironman triathlon.

 

This type of thing are what memories, and divorces are made of. Good luck. The bike wont have a problem. Just get a good seat.

 

I do not think 5 days is realistic to and from from GA. This has nothing to do with how long your wife can sit on her seat buddy or you being able to ride at least 12 hours a day-- there is no fall back for really bad weather or storms. AND trust me when you get out that way, riding past dusk presents its own set of hazards. There is a LOT of wildlife.
We made the mistake of riding past dusk a few times on our tour this past year and it got scary. That said--you would only have 1 day to enjoy the cool sites and nice roads. That is not enough time to really enjoy the area. There is just so much to see and do. It is beautiful country.

AS much as I hate to suggest it-- trailering might be your best chance of even making it there on your time schedule. I am riding that way next year myself but I am giving us 4 days to go 1600 miles. Stuff happens.

 

haha ya'll will make it. and i bet you have a lot more fun than most.

 

SOmeone aint going to be happy. And just how will she feel out there in Sturgis after all the fun is gone.....looks at ya and thinks....Got to do that again to get home. OUCH

 

To be safe and a lot more comfortable,take more time off or trailer.JMO.

 

Another thing, get yourself a nice day and tell her to drive up the road about 400 miles and turn around and come back. Check out the way she walks when/if she gets back.

 

Wife said that to me I would tell her not to let the door hit her in the azz.

 

Why not try a roadtrip for 8 hrs.; Get a motel room overnight, and return 8 hrs. home (a weekend). Then double that for a roundtrip to SD.