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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2014, 05:21:35 PM »
I'm planning for a 400 miles trip in one day, so it will be 800 miles round trip on my DT300i
anyone done that before? My plan is to take 80% HWY and cruising at 70~75 mph, any comments/thoughts?

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2014, 05:39:57 PM »
riding in wally world , I think he has propane for fuel, thats legal indoors,.   

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2014, 05:45:07 PM »
Some times when I rear a topic title my brain goes in a strange path....

"How far is too far ?"  Answer:  When she slaps you !

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2014, 05:49:32 PM »
I'm planning for a 400 miles trip in one day, so it will be 800 miles round trip on my DT300i
anyone done that before? My plan is to take 80% HWY and cruising at 70~75 mph, any comments/thoughts?

I rode from jacksonville fl to virginia beach and back in three days right after break in on my DT300. I did as I have with any bike be it the HD or my old people 200. I'm a early riser so I ran i95 for a couple of hours from 5:30 am until about 7:30. Then I duck off on to the side roads.

That's if I had to be somewhere on a given date. If not all back roads for me !
Can't see America from a super slab so all the "charm" is on the side.

Enjoy the ride.

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2014, 05:58:16 PM »
I rode from jacksonville fl to virginia beach and back in three days right after break in on my DT300. I did as I have with any bike be it the HD or my old people 200. I'm a early riser so I ran i95 for a couple of hours from 5:30 am until about 7:30. Then I duck off on to the side roads.

That's if I had to be somewhere on a given date. If not all back roads for me !
Can't see America from a super slab so all the "charm" is on the side.

Enjoy the ride.

Be Big,
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Thanks for the tips and thoughts, I am planning to take US-101 LA<->SF so I won't be killed on the CA autobahn (aka I-5)
Thinking about to leave around 6am and just take it easy as long as I got there before sunset :)

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2014, 07:00:58 PM »
Riding a distance on a scoot that can hold highway speed is far easier then trying a trip on a 50/100/125/150. Now if you want to impress us make a 200 + mile run on a 50. GO BABY!
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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #21 on: June 12, 2014, 08:22:34 PM »
"How far is too far ?"  Answer:  When she slaps you !
and says, "How do YOU like it?"

Too funny Mary.
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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #22 on: June 12, 2014, 08:36:16 PM »
How far is too far ?"  Answer:  When she slaps you !

Or when you have to slap her---women are a little quick on the draw today:)

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #23 on: June 13, 2014, 02:57:06 AM »
  I found if you walk for five to ten minuits when you fill up gas, your ride is a lot easyer,.  every 200 miles with a downtown 300i,.   

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« Reply #24 on: June 13, 2014, 04:56:43 PM »
  I found if you walk for five to ten minuits when you fill up gas, your ride is a lot easyer,.  every 200 miles with a downtown 300i,.

Thanks De Dee, that would definitely help :) :)

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #25 on: June 14, 2014, 01:18:47 PM »
I don't mind running four strokes at redline as long as the engine oil has had time to rise to operating temperature. When the oil is warm and flowing everywhere, there is a minimum of wear.

Beware that engine coolant warms up quicker than engine oil. Coolant may be at operating temperature, but the oil may only be lukewarm!
Me too,
I take my Scion up to it's 112MPH every time I go to the grocer's.
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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #26 on: June 14, 2014, 03:00:38 PM »
Me too,
I take my Scion up to it's 112MPH every time I go to the grocer's.
Love these 4 strokes!
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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #27 on: June 14, 2014, 05:10:52 PM »
I'm planning for a 400 miles trip in one day, so it will be 800 miles round trip on my DT300i
anyone done that before?
Ähm no. I have no Downi, I used a little Yager GT 125 for an iron butt ride. 1629km (1012 miles) certified. 20.5 hours riding, 2 hours sleep. Easy job.

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Re: How far is to far?
« Reply #28 on: June 14, 2014, 07:32:25 PM »
Hey, I work at a Walmart! I wish they'd let me ride my scoot around the store.
It would be SO much easier to chase down shoplifters running for the exit!!

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