will it make it?

[mpbigham]

do you guys think the motorcycle could make a 6-7000 mile ride, straight from the shop? granted i will be stopping for the scheduled maintenance if i can't do it myself.

just wondering. haha

heres my trip plan:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9142897581024262909,47.636470,-122.233220%3B359828163012190785,46.685000,-123.879520%3B8197193655579039981,44.452410,-124.073640%3B7157945624034042917,41.060990,-124.137060%3B11417868670160505503,36.137040,-115.177270%3B9215791053369254335,37.023070,-113.607900%3B1390208617270231768,37.280470,-107.545180%3B12184109331602898036,39.734790,-105.015030%3B9878811408609063933,37.960310,-100.829010%3B5847846496612607258,37.661560,-97.312820%3B1556661652169674610,37.861480,-93.975530%3B7180416357922574037,38.597680,-92.156700%3B17087256107309434225,35.444480,-83.313440%3B10243739588603695393,35.580300,-82.582580&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Anchorage,+AK&daddr=WA-520+W+%4047.636470,+-122.233220+to:US-101+%4046.685000,+-123.879520+to:US-101+%4044.452410,+-124.073640+to:Redwood+Hwy%2FUS-101+%4041.060990,+-124.137060+to:I-15+N+%4036.137040,+-115.177270+to:I-15+N+%4037.023070,+-113.607900+to:US-160+%4037.280470,+-107.545180+to:I-25+N+%4039.734790,+-105.015030+to:US-400%2FUS-50+%4037.960310,+-100.829010+to:I-135+S%2FKS-15+S%2FUS-81+S+%4037.661560,+-97.312820+to:US-54+%4037.861480,+-93.975530+to:MO-94+%4038.597680,+-92.156700+to:US-441+%4035.444480,+-83.313440+to:I-240+E+%4035.580300,+-82.582580+to:33.993473,-81.046143&mra=mi&mrcr=6&mrsp=15&sz=8&via=1,2,3,4,7,9,11,13&sll=34.025348,-81.068115&sspn=1.980309,5.108643&ie=UTF8&ll=48.671495,-115.45346&spn=50.662419,163.476563&t=h&z=3&om=1





p.s. it will be the summer time.

 

[joker650]

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I have a 99 DR650 with 35'000k on it and wouldn't think twice about taking it on a long trip.

From new the only problem the DR650 model had was a leaking base gasket that would happen arround 10,000k, but that has been upgraded in 05 I think by the factory.

If ur gunna load it up, boost the rear shock pressure to 200psi and pre-load the rear spring a good inch.



Have a good trip.:clap:

 

[mpbigham]

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thank you very much.

i think it would be a good ride.

 

[joker650]

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I just checked ur map.

If u hang a left in PG and take hwy5 it is a more scenic route. And then u can stop here in Kamloops for a beer and BBQ :hb:

 

[Dr650 dreadnought]

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My 2001Dr650 has been reliable except for the non metallic base gasket. 39000 km with just oil and filters,sprocket n chains. For a long trip you must widen the seat. I widened it and have an AirHawk air pillow. Gloves should have gel in the palm to help with the vibes.

Some hiway pegs would be nice as well. I think Dual Star makes some. Yes they do. Another on my wish list.

http://happy-trail.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=HTP%20UNIVERSAL%20HIGHWAY

 

[2wheelHorseRider]

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Have a look at the 2007 DR650 manual about the break-in periot.
It might help you to plan your pit stop.

Your trip looks great. It would be cool to mount at video camera on the bike or helmet and make a movie.

Take care

 

[Julius]

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Hey,

The DR650 will have no problem with your trip.

That said your arse might !! :mad3:You may want to consider a Corbin seat and IMS5 gal. tank. A worthwhile investment for the long road !! :mb:

Do your proper maintenance (don't forget the air filter!) and the bike won't let you down.