Thanks for all of the replies and good advice! A lot of useful information! As mentioned, I have driven this route before, I am aware of the traffic until Phoenix and how desolate it is after El Paso. Have been looking ahead at potential gas stops, etc.
I will certainly post as many pictures as possible. I already have a Corbin seat with the small, probably 7" high, padded passenger back rest. Also have Kuryakyn hand grips. I'm planning for around 340 miles days. Normally when I start out on long driving trips, I like to get up early and do a lot of driving in the cooler parts of the day. like to avoid driving in the hottest part of the day. That's usually when I stop for food, rest, etc. Really don't eat a lot of heavy meals when I'm driving, makes me sleepy. Not that picky on hotels, since I'm not buying the place, so basically any place works for me. I realize the 750 Nighthawk might not be the best touring motorcycle, but it is the only one I have. I'm sure it will work out fine, I don't really have any time frame for the trip. I take a little comfort in the fact that in the book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,' presumably he was riding a 305 Superhawk, from Minnesota to California. On Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:41:50 PM UTC-7, MJB_LBC wrote: > > Thought I would share with the group, I'm planning a road trip with my 750 > Nighthawk from Long Beach, CA to San Antonio, TX, 1300 miles, mostly Rte 10. > Probably leaving first week of June. > I have driven across the country several times, but this will be my first > trip by motorcycle. > Will start with a fresh oil change, tires are in good shape, have my AMA > card. > I'm searching for bags and a good windshield on several sites right now. > Just looking for any advice, tips, etc. > (I guess I'm really hoping there will be Nighthawk group members along the > route to invite me in for beers and pizza!) > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nighthawk_lovers/-/Bo3APrp4IcMJ. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
