Long ride on a c50

[blackie1491]

[TaterDog]

Just curious. When you take these long rides, what do you take with you to take care of flat tires? That's the only thing that concerns me about getting too far from home, but I've rarely heard anyone say they've had a problem. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. I've got tow insurance through Progressive, but if I'm broken down in the middle of no where, it could still be a LONG wait.

[hammersfan]

Originally Posted by MTLCHIC

I've had my c50 for over a year now. Would have liked a 1500, but couldn't afford it at the time. I love it. The center of gravity beneath me, the fuel injection, and fat seat make for a very enjoyable ride. I put cobra pipes and thier auto fuel cell on, along with a K&N fuel filter, and got a lot more power for the buck. Adding a lowering kit, fat hangers and highway pegs makes for a very smooth handling bike. Much easier to corner than with standard height bars. You can control the movement of the bike more with your ass/hips than w/ with the steering.

We ride for about 2 hours before needing a rest due to the puppies. They ride with us and love it. Most comfy bike I've ever ridden. Besides the intruder 1500 which the boyfriend has.

Happy riding.

Sorry , I couldn't resist !

[skelto]

long rides on c50 are what the c50 was made for....go for it

[Rickster]

Originally Posted by jet987

I will go cross country on my 2005 C50T, Chicago to Los Angeles next May or June for 2 weeks, spending most of my time in the Rockies to enjoy the roads and scenery, drop off the bike at a friend's house in LA, then pick it up a few weeks later and ride back to Chicago. Such a long wait for warm weather to do this!

I see you finally bought a bike, good for you.

If your riding Chi Town to L.A., you might want to look into one of the Route 66 tours, I did one last summer with a group called "mother road rally" (do a Google search) It was a really great group of people.
Watch out for that L.A. traffic, it put the fear of God in me, and yes I have driven/ridden in Chicago rush hour traffic, it doesn't even come close!

[Rickster]

Originally Posted by TaterDog

Just curious. When you take these long rides, what do you take with you to take care of flat tires? That's the only thing that concerns me about getting too far from home, but I've rarely heard anyone say they've had a problem. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. I've got tow insurance through Progressive, but if I'm broken down in the middle of no where, it could still be a LONG wait.

I have used a plug kit for tubeless tires, and a bicycle CO-2 inflater. It worked great, just remember to carry 5, CO-2 cartridges, it will take at least 4 for a motorcycle tire. Check tire pressure at your first opportunity.

[jet987]

Rickster: thanks, I hope to go with a friend or in a group, but if I have to, I'll go alone. I'm originally from Los Angeles, so I know driving habits there.