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first long trip on the gs

Started by kellyc, June 08, 2008, 06:26:42 PM

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kellyc

Hey guys I just finished my first long trip on the gs...
420 miles in two days. I drove from springfield MO to Kansas City and back to visit a friend and try out the gs on the highway. To be honest, the occassional 35 mph gusts of wind were a bit scary on the gs. I got thrown around quite a bit, and my back is sore from trying to use the gs's windshield as protection. Nevertheless, it was an awesome learning experience.

Do you'll do much highway driving with these 400 lb bikes?

ohgood

congrats on your first gs-trip !

the interstate SUCKS on a gs. i'd rather play on state roads forever than 30 minutes on the i-states.

no, i don't do much inter-state riding on mine, and try to stay off hi-ways for that matter. country roads love me back on the gs though ;)


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lewismug

Kelly, I use my GS as a commuter every day it's not raining.  I drive close to 200 miles a day on mine and it's mostly interstate.  I really enjoy riding on the interstate, but I need a windshield because of the wind, and need to mod my seat to make it a little more comfy for the trip.

Jay_wolf

U Live 100 miles from work , Lewis?

That is insane ..  I live a 15 minute walk , or a 3 minute ride
2001 Gs500 , Katana Gsx Front End, K3 Tank,, Full S S Predetor System ,Bandit Rear Hugger,Goodridge S S Break Lines ,  Belly Pan , , K+N LunchBox, Probolt Bolts, FSD Undertray With Built in Lights And Indicators. 
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1996 Honda NSR 125cc 33bhp
2001 Mercades A160  115bhp

bucks1605

Damn! My round trip to work is only around 45 miles. Interstate on the way there, when I'm in a hurry. And back roads home, when I can take my time. It's gonna be great to log some miles this summer, I can't wait.
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Jay_wolf

Id guess on the Gs , would take 2 minutes.. lol just the dna tops out at 60-65 ish lol


Its a very short journey  :laugh:
2001 Gs500 , Katana Gsx Front End, K3 Tank,, Full S S Predetor System ,Bandit Rear Hugger,Goodridge S S Break Lines ,  Belly Pan , , K+N LunchBox, Probolt Bolts, FSD Undertray With Built in Lights And Indicators. 
2008 Megelli 125 SM 14bhp
1996 Honda NSR 125cc 33bhp
2001 Mercades A160  115bhp

ben2go

It's 40 minutes from my house to the Blue Ridge Parkway by interstate.I've never had any problems.I run into strong winds in the mountains.I get blown around a little but it rarely becomes scary.
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