Am I Nuts for Trying This!?

[marvinsc]

OK, I am Planning to Head for Cassvile MO Wed. for the JoJo Rally. That is 389 Miles One Way on a 26 Year Motorcycle With Excessive Heat Advisories in Effect! In the Last Two Years I Have: Driven to Brewster Ohio in a 1990 Dodge Caravan Towing a U-Haul to Pick up the 850. 1000 miles Round Trip. I drove a 1975 Ford Maverick to Florida for My Son and Flew Home. I think the Local Shop here that Did some Work on it (water Pump and Hoses) had a Pool on How Far I woud Get! No problems on Either Trip. Will My Luck Hold? Prayers and Advice Welcome!:-D

[Billy_Oliver880]

Will My Luck Hold? Prayers and Advice Welcome!:-D

Signs point to yes.:-D

[marvinsc]

Signs point to yes.:-D

You Consulted a Magic 8 Ball didn't Ya!:-D

[Pharkmeh]

You Consulted a Magic 8 Ball didn't Ya!:-D

WoW... a pocket billiards professional with Psychic abilities....

...Man this site has EVERYTHING......:shock:

[KGB]

Marv,
Like your sig line says
an excellent machine


Should be agood ride on that 850
Just bring and drink lots of water, not coffee or soda, h2o!!

[Jethro]

Take a little bit longer breaks than you would normally to allow the bike to cool a little. Put fresh oil in the bike. When you stop to get gas, put your helmet in the ice cooler outside that most gas stations have there. In a few minutes your helmet will be nice and cool. Bring a spare clutch cable, bulbs and a quart of your chosen oil along.

Finally, remember that you are on a GS. Mine has never left me stranded (knock on wood).

[drcoopster]

Bring a spare clutch cable ...

Is it common to break clutch cables? I've broken 2 in probably 2 months.

-Ian

[8trackmind]

OK, I am Planning to Head for Cassvile MO Wed. for the JoJo Rally. That is 389 Miles One Way on a 26 Year Motorcycle With Excessive Heat Advisories in Effect!

Don't worry about the bike. If it breaks, call me and I'll trailer it back to KY for you. :-D I'll Pm you my #.

[Rick]

Doing the distance

Not to worry, your trustworthy GS will get-cha there AND back....& you'll enjoy every mile of it! You worry Too much.
___________________________________________Rick... .....

[Pharkmeh]

Not to worry, your trustworthy GS will get-cha there AND back....& you'll enjoy every mile of it! You worry Too much.
___________________________________________Rick... .....

yuppperz- ditto that...


one of the few bikes that dont need that special fuel additive we call...prayer...:shock:


enjoy the ride m8

[marvinsc]

Take a little bit longer breaks than you would normally to allow the bike to cool a little. Put fresh oil in the bike. When you stop to get gas, put your helmet in the ice cooler outside that most gas stations have there. In a few minutes your helmet will be nice and cool. Bring a spare clutch cable, bulbs and a quart of your chosen oil along.

Finally, remember that you are on a GS. Mine has never left me stranded (knock on wood).

Check, Check, and Check. Thanks for the Well Wishes Folks!:-D

[ScottMc1100L]

..... Prayers and Advice Welcome!:-D

[-o< !

Bring what you can for tools! I think the bike'll be fine, you'll be tired and a bit sore but the bike'll be fine!

Go for it a nd take many pictures!!

[Billy_Oliver880]

You Consulted a Magic 8 Ball didn't Ya!:-D

It usually makes better decisions then I do.

[marvinsc]

It usually makes better decisions then I do.

Yep, Me Too at Your Age!:-D

[Billy_Oliver880]

Yep, Me Too at Your Age!:-D

Last night I was going to have just one beer...ya that was a good plan. Plan b was instituted within 5 mins and there was no looking back.