First Planned Long(er) Distance Ride on '80 R100T/7
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:03 pm
Relatively soon this afternoon (about 16:00 GMT - 7), I'll be embarking on a ~200-mile round-trip on this bike. it'll be the first time I've intentionally taken it for a ride outside of purely for enjoyment/testing a tune/change.
This thread is primarily a place for me to kind of track mileage (would love to know this number) and compare it to past posts here that claim anywhere from 35-60(what??) MPG.
The majority of the trip will be highway miles, and I plan to keep it at around 65mph, with the tach pointing at around 3.8k-4k, if my memory serves correctly.
Within the next hour and a half or so, are there any tips that you might provide for ensuring the bike get's to its destination? Any long-distance quirks?
It's not hot, in fact, the weather here today is a cool 50 Fahrenheit (~9 celsius, if I remember my conversions correctly) and there's a slight mist/light rain, making for perfect long-range-full-protection weather.
I've got a waterproof jacket and shoes, pants will be relatively protected in motion from the fairing, and I'm actually quite excited to see the folks I'm heading to visit out at my destination (The same folks I obtained the Bike from in the first place, coincidentally).
In any case, I'm super excited to go, and wanted to share that excitement with those I know would understand the feeling, as well as garner some feedback on general things to avoid/expect.
Also, I figured I can share a few pics of her for those who appreciate seeing all types of Airheads in the Wild.
1980 R100T/7 with Windjammer Fairing
Thanks all for your time!
This thread is primarily a place for me to kind of track mileage (would love to know this number) and compare it to past posts here that claim anywhere from 35-60(what??) MPG.
The majority of the trip will be highway miles, and I plan to keep it at around 65mph, with the tach pointing at around 3.8k-4k, if my memory serves correctly.
Within the next hour and a half or so, are there any tips that you might provide for ensuring the bike get's to its destination? Any long-distance quirks?
It's not hot, in fact, the weather here today is a cool 50 Fahrenheit (~9 celsius, if I remember my conversions correctly) and there's a slight mist/light rain, making for perfect long-range-full-protection weather.
I've got a waterproof jacket and shoes, pants will be relatively protected in motion from the fairing, and I'm actually quite excited to see the folks I'm heading to visit out at my destination (The same folks I obtained the Bike from in the first place, coincidentally).
In any case, I'm super excited to go, and wanted to share that excitement with those I know would understand the feeling, as well as garner some feedback on general things to avoid/expect.
Also, I figured I can share a few pics of her for those who appreciate seeing all types of Airheads in the Wild.
1980 R100T/7 with Windjammer Fairing
Thanks all for your time!
