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Well as I had mentioned in a previous post I had to make a trip to Jacksonville. I watched the weather forecast on Monday and it predicted a sunny ride on Tuesday, rainy on Wed and Thursday and a clear day for the return on Friday. I decided to take the Wing for my longest ride yet. So far that has been an accurate forecast. Tuesday was clear and mid 60s at daybreak rising to mid to upper 70s by midday... perfect, not a cloud in the sky. Tomorrow (Fri) looks to be a great day... upper 40s mid morning in Jax and heading south into warmer territories. Miami will be mid 70s by the time I arrive.
The one way trip took 5 hours exactly for 352 miles. It is all turnpike and/or Interstate 95 all the way. I filled up when I left home, stopped once for gas along the way and no other stops until I arrived in Jacksonville. Average mpg = 38. The Wing... flawless, smooth, strong, consistent, like buttah. You know, you just realize that you are on THE best motorcycle built for THIS purpose bar none. What did become apparent to me is that the backrest and highway pegs are a blessing AND I need/want a seat cushion.
I had also posted a question some time ago about a Miami to New Orleans trip - 850 miles.. would you do it in 1 day or 2 days? This 350 mile trip confirmed what I already suspected; that is, it'll be a 2 day trip for me. After 350 miles, I know I would go another tank so let's say that'll take me to the 550 mile mark. At this point, I'd be happy to call it a day but if I needed to go to 600 mi I could do it if I wanted to get to a certain destination. So now I know that under very good conditions that 500 to 600 mile range works for me.
Finally.. I guess I must be livin' right. As you know, this is Daytona Bike Week. It is a coincidence that I am travelling thru these parts this week. Yes I saw many bikes heading from all directions toward Daytona, even on a Tuesday. I suppose there will be more on Friday. The Vendor display is held right at the J&P Cycles store which just happens to be right on my route back home. I mean like I drive right past it; saw it on the way to Jax. I plan on stopping there on the return trip to pick up a couple of goodies like a seat cushion and things I don't even know about yet! Probably look at some clothing hoping that LD Comfort Clothing will be there. Memphis Shades will be there; I will check out the Batwing fairing for Wendy's VTX. Maybe get a good horn for the VTX since the OEM stinks. Who knows... like a kid in a candy store.
So, I know I am not telling y'all anything you don't already know but for me this experience is a first; on Tuesday as I was riding from Miami to Jax, I didn't see one single bike I'd rather have been on, not one; also, I have never smiled so much on the way to work; and I haven't ever been so excited about the 350 mile drive home after business trip to Jax.
Life is good just Wingin' it....


Donald
The one way trip took 5 hours exactly for 352 miles. It is all turnpike and/or Interstate 95 all the way. I filled up when I left home, stopped once for gas along the way and no other stops until I arrived in Jacksonville. Average mpg = 38. The Wing... flawless, smooth, strong, consistent, like buttah. You know, you just realize that you are on THE best motorcycle built for THIS purpose bar none. What did become apparent to me is that the backrest and highway pegs are a blessing AND I need/want a seat cushion.
I had also posted a question some time ago about a Miami to New Orleans trip - 850 miles.. would you do it in 1 day or 2 days? This 350 mile trip confirmed what I already suspected; that is, it'll be a 2 day trip for me. After 350 miles, I know I would go another tank so let's say that'll take me to the 550 mile mark. At this point, I'd be happy to call it a day but if I needed to go to 600 mi I could do it if I wanted to get to a certain destination. So now I know that under very good conditions that 500 to 600 mile range works for me.
Finally.. I guess I must be livin' right. As you know, this is Daytona Bike Week. It is a coincidence that I am travelling thru these parts this week. Yes I saw many bikes heading from all directions toward Daytona, even on a Tuesday. I suppose there will be more on Friday. The Vendor display is held right at the J&P Cycles store which just happens to be right on my route back home. I mean like I drive right past it; saw it on the way to Jax. I plan on stopping there on the return trip to pick up a couple of goodies like a seat cushion and things I don't even know about yet! Probably look at some clothing hoping that LD Comfort Clothing will be there. Memphis Shades will be there; I will check out the Batwing fairing for Wendy's VTX. Maybe get a good horn for the VTX since the OEM stinks. Who knows... like a kid in a candy store.
So, I know I am not telling y'all anything you don't already know but for me this experience is a first; on Tuesday as I was riding from Miami to Jax, I didn't see one single bike I'd rather have been on, not one; also, I have never smiled so much on the way to work; and I haven't ever been so excited about the 350 mile drive home after business trip to Jax.
Life is good just Wingin' it....
Donald