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Jul 16, 2006 | 12:44 AM

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Long Distance

I plan on going back to panama city,fl from orlando, which is about a 5 1/2 hr ride. Now is going long distances on this bike okay at a constant speed. Will it hurt anything, besides my back?

Jul 16, 2006 | 01:50 AM

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No......why would it hurt anything? Your wrist's may tingle, but seriously, 6hrs or so........not that long of a ride. You'll be fine.

Jul 16, 2006 | 01:59 AM

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RE: Long Distance

I just didnt know if keepin it @ a constant speed for long period of time would hurt or not

Jul 16, 2006 | 02:21 AM

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no, shouldn't hurt any. doesn't hurt your car, does it? if you are worried about though, just pop it down a gear and ride it out for 5 miles. I know i wouldn't.

Jul 16, 2006 | 02:37 AM

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RE: Long Distance

You know you wouldnt what? Thanks so far everyone

Jul 16, 2006 | 02:58 AM

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worry about it...

Jul 16, 2006 | 03:19 AM

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Oh, good. Thanks for you help!!

Jul 16, 2006 | 10:48 AM

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yeah you will be fine except your body lol. i did a 13 hour ride and my bike still runs great.

Jul 16, 2006 | 12:21 PM

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if you have aftermarket sprockets, i recomend changing back to stock gearing unless you like riding at 8k rpm all the time. and you won't have to fill up 3 or 4 times like you might if you have -1/+2.