Guys, please...I didn't mean to start a war....with the boring vs scenic rides. As I said in my original post, my main concern is the immediate long distance highway runs right after the bike is tuned. I always thought it was a rule of thumb to dump the crank case oil right after 500 miles, and then 1000 miles. This was what I was told by several shops. I guess varying your speed/load would also be a big factor. Thanks for the ferry pictures...beautiful sunset. I guess the ferry would be a nice time to put up your feet and have a break. Thanks again everyone for your help...always appreciated.

 

When we have the build completed and the dyno break in and tune finished the motor will be pretty well broke in and ready to go. I generally recommend changing the oil after 1000 miles

 

I didn't take insult, it was more shock to hear that Wisconsin was boring to ride in.

 

I'm in Iron Mountain, MI in the UP, Shout if you need anything along the way.

 

I have lived in WI for 29 years. If you are in a hurry, and ride the Interstate it is boring. But if you ride 2 lanes it is usually beautiful and full of interesting people and businesses. The southern route is a little too interesting- idiots cut you off doing 90 mph in Chicago area. I would avoid it. Good luck

 

The "finest straight line roads" itself is an oxymoron!!! No such thing exists. Michigan is beautiful, as is Wisconsin, Indiana, you can forget anything interesting unless you want to see all of the closed up businesses and crackheads in Gary.

 

Love the SS Badger! Took it again last year to a rally in Bellaire, MI. The Badger can be pretty reasonable if it figures in with your sleeping plans. There are very comfy airplane-type recliner chairs in one lounge and snoozing is welcomed, also if it's a warm night you can sleep like the dead in jeans & a sweatshirt on deck, in one of the dozens of chaise lounger chairs that fold flat. There are private staterooms available too, if you want private exercise AND some sleep The food's even pretty good IMO. If you sleep all the way across you save the price of a hotel room and roll off the ship rested and ready to go. Cars/trucks are driven in/out by the porter staff BTW, but bikes are only ridden on/off by the bike's owners. You'll need to bring your own straps (for the bike OR staterooms).

 

At least you understood the sarcasm...