I don't care who you are that's funny right there.

 

I just walked through the door and flipped on the laptop, i will take pics of tires, I took some before shots. The wear bars are showing but not flush with the tire yet, man what a ride, once in I got into Iowa I finally left the interstate, went to Capt. Kirks future birthplace in Riverside Iowa, what a hoot that was, rained that night on me, Iowa is huge! And the roads rule, however i had to keep slowing down because of the "grittiness" of the road my front tire started getting chewed up badly. Ran ethol gas in Iowa, couldn't tell any difference in hp or mileage. One tank got 43 mpg! I tried going 65 on the next tank and could only get to 35 or so mpg, so I back to fast. My only speed inhibiting factor was the tires, fear of having to blow a wad of cash just for tires was not going to happen. I wish I had spent the 23 dollars on a VistaCruise so I could ride without hands. I really overpacked, I wore my leathers the whole time and should've just taken 2 t shirts and a sleeping bag. Didn't see a cop one until I was back in Kentucky. Rode between 4000 and 5000 rpm most of the trip and got about 115 to 128 miles between fillups. The Harley guys weren't all that bad, only got one thumbs down from some ole hag on a 883 sportster. The bike rode flawless, need a new chain though, this one's toast, sounds like a train following me, bought a can of PJ1 in Otumwa Iowa now the bikes covered in chain lube, at least it won't squeak. So maybe I'll do that 530 conversion. I'm zonked. What an awesome ride and the d208's still have tread on them! Although I may have to reround the tires this weekend. thanks for the comments while I was riding. Wasn't even sure if anyone would read this.

 

Sounds like an epic trip. I can't comprehend doing that on a stock seat however since I am in real pain by 120 mi. Post some pics when you have a chance.