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Correction...........it was 650 miles.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Hi Greg,Originally posted by BA80 View Post
It is the extra 200 miles that takes all the time then
Most people do not realize how difficult it is to Average 50 MPH.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
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Yeah, it's hard on a motorcycle. Hell, 50 MPH average was difficult when I was driving truck.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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yes they would however if its me we're talking about..i wouldn't be comfortable on an XS for that kind of mileage...it has everything to do with me getting older...I want to be coddled in comfort and my ST delivers that in spades.Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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yeah that sounds better to do 850 miles in 12 hours you'd have to be flying...you would have to average 70.8 mph without stopsOriginally posted by BA80 View Post1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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With that cushy seat that's on The Swamp Thing it should be like riding a recliner.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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you damn well know that if you had an ST1100 you'd be just as spoiled...see how you feel when you're 61 yrs old...Originally posted by BA80 View PostPussy.......LOL
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1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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it aint cushy at all...its hard as a rock...will be looking for something else next year...Originally posted by BA80 View PostWith that cushy seat that's on The Swamp Thing it should be like riding a recliner.
I'd be happy to switch rides with you at the rally to feel it for yoursef...
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1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Right behind you my friend at 55 in dec.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Compared to my earlier travels on the XJ650 on which I am folded up like a pretzel the XS1100H is the lap of luxury
The sheep skin helps too.
Ofcourse if I had a newer sport tourer in the stable I might be singing Ben's tune.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
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the fact that you havent been spoiled by a modern sport tour bike is a good thing...because all it really takes is one good ride and the deed is a done deal...LOLOriginally posted by MaximPhil View PostCompared to my earlier travels on the XJ650 on which I am folded up like a pretzel the XS1100H is the lap of luxury The sheep skin helps too.
Ofcourse if I had a newer sport tourer in the stable I might be singing Ben's tune.
Phil
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1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Is the area around Iron Horse a dry county? How far to I have to go to find some beer? Will Maggie Valley have a liquior/beer store?Tom
2004 FJR1300abs 311,000 kilometers and counting
gone,but not forgotten 1978 XS11EComment
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It isn't far. We had plenty of beer last year. Had to give it away when we left.
I hated that.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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You have to go to Bryson City for adult beverages. As I recall, it's about 30 minutes away.Originally posted by Huron52 View PostMarty (in Mississippi)
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