Just did a 15k road trip on my superduke..

Post 1 by Davo-Singapore, 25 Jul 2013, 05:43

I just got back from a quick ride around the USA on the super duke. Final tally: 2 months on the road, 15k, 2.5 oil changes, 2 sets of tyres, and 1 absolutely knackered stock chain. Still working on the ride report but you can read about it here:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=890358

and yes my ass f'ing hurts.

Post 2 by soarsore, 25 Jul 2013, 06:27

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Mate, just read it through and think you did really well. Bravo.

Post 3 by Colonel_Klinck, 25 Jul 2013, 19:31

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Awesome! I did 9k miles a few years ago and want to do a 15k next summer.

Post 4 by shadowman, 25 Jul 2013, 20:51

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Wow 15k is a monster ride! I'll check that thread out.

Post 5 by SPEIRMOOR, 25 Jul 2013, 20:53

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Really enjoyed reading all that.

Has it made a difference?? Quater life crisis overcome ??

I hope it lived up to your dream. Although slightly too lazy to do it myself I am a bit envious as the urge to escape never completly goes away......

Well done, an epic SD adventure

Post 6 by boney95, 25 Jul 2013, 21:32

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Well written and great pictures. I never went as far or for as long but I wish I'd taken more pictures.

Post 7 by Sabre, 26 Jul 2013, 11:24

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Epic man! Life altering journey. Much props. I wouldn't want to do more than 200 miles a day on my SD... Ride safe, I've subscribed.

Post 8 by Hotbrakes, 26 Jul 2013, 21:42

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Nice write up of an epic trip

Post 9 by omky756, 27 Jul 2013, 03:20

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15k miles without a breakdown? You got a good one! Sorry you didn't make it out to us, although truthfully I was just looking for an excuse to go ride for a few days. Good to hear you made it back safely.

Post 10 by 81forest, 27 Jul 2013, 17:00

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My arse hurts just thinking about it.!!!!
Did 250mi. A month ago and that was enough
On an sdr gel seat.!!

Post 11 by DribbleDuke, 27 Jul 2013, 18:45

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Wow, it sounds like most of us are not touring on our SDs! I think 4-500 miles a day sounds like a blast, but the bike is still new to me. Plus I am buying a member's "pig ugly" puig touring screen for mine. I'm curious how he got those soft bags mounted without roasting on the cans though. Definitely subscribed!

Post 12 by camoto, 28 Jul 2013, 07:11

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originally i fabbed up some aluminium heat shields that kept the bags off the cans. After a few thousand miles they snapped off from the vibrations and the bags just sat right on the carbon cans. They didn't melt but whatever was inside the bags got nice and toasty at the end of the day.