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Upcoming trip

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Mototimothy8, Apr 1, 2019.

  1. Mototimothy8

    Mototimothy8 Member

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    Hey all. I'm going to be taking my seca on a highway trip to my brother and sister-in-laws place about 3 hours south of me. I've done hour or so long trips. But nothing this long with the bike. My question is there anything I should prep on the bike to be on the highway that long? I just rebuilt the motor about 600 miles ago (last winter).
     
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    If it's run for an hour at speed and under load, I don't know that you need more than the usual pre-ride check. Brakes, tires, battery, clutch, lights, and gas.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Prep your head for the ride. Wear your gear.
    At 600 miles the engine is past the initial break-in period, so just ride normally.

    3 hours is nothing. I barely do anything special when I'm gone for 10 days.
     
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    These old bikes are über reliable, basic pre ride check, prep yourself, wear proper gear, dont forget to gas up often, bikes have shitty range. :)
     
    Colin 85 700, Apr 6, 2019
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    Ill hit the ol start button and go for a 3 hour ride for fun, dirt backroads, highways, whatever, i never worry.
     
    Colin 85 700, Apr 6, 2019
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    I'm going to add one of those throttle locks that goes inbetween the grip and the controls. Had one before but it sun faded and broke on me.
     
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