[uglee mann]

About a year ago I saw a Stryker and told the wife: "I must have that". I sold my Supermagna and am now flying out to pick up a Stryker tomorrow. This will be followed by an 1800 mile ride home. I expect it should take about 4-5 days. I purchased my Super about 6 years ago in NY and rode it back to CA and had a great time. Here is my issue: How can I make this trip better?

 

[erikh425]

That sounds like an adventure. My advice would be to put a windshield on it, but I am not sure where you are picking it up, and where you are heading. I have used a gel type pad that sits on top of my seat on other bikes when I went on long rides. I rode a KLR650 around Lake Superior (1200+ miles in 3 days) in 2009. That pad saved my A$$ literally on that bike. Post up what your route is. That way if you have issues along the way or need a place to take a break. Take your time and enjoy the journey. I am thinking that I need to get away myself. Thinking of a run on the Stryker from Canada to the Mexico border, but all of my friends think I am crazy.

 

[uglee mann]

Certainly not Crazy brother. I enjoy the long rides more than anything. As far as the gel pad... Don't think I am going to need it because my wife has already chewed my ass off.

 

[chris]

lol I've been wanting to do a want to get away ride but I think my wife would kill me. so where are you picking the bike up at?

 

[toby]

Two things you could do to make the ride more enjoyable is,
#1 take more than 5 days to enjoy the country.
#2 buy a 2nd Stryker and take your wife with you to ride home with you.

 

[uglee mann]

I sincerely wish I could take more than 5 days. Unfortunately, the wife is insisting that I make it home in an expeditious fashion. However, I suspect I may have a few rain delays. As far as having the wife ride with me...LOL!!! Love her to death but that would defeat the purpose. It's funny, I have been trying to get her to ride, but she is content to sit on the back.

I will depart from Indianapolis and ride NW through SD. A stop in Billings and then through Yellowstone to SLC, UT. BTW, Any other SLC Stryker owners on the Forum?

 

[strykenshane]

Congrats on your new bike and safe travels, be sure to take pics and post em up

 

[Natedog]

Welcome! Don't forget to at least change your oil at some point along that trip. 1800 miles is way over the limit for the first change.

 

[11Stryker]

Certainly not Crazy brother. I enjoy the long rides more than anything. As far as the gel pad... Don't think I am going to need it because my wife has already chewed my ass off.

All the more reason for Gelpad Friend, And welcome to the Forum!!

 

[strykerjan]

Two things you could do to make the ride more enjoyable is,
#1 take more than 5 days to enjoy the country.
#2 buy a 2nd Stryker and take your wife with you to ride home with you.

Toby you are such a romantic.

We will be doing 4000 miles in 25 dyas but only about 18 days of travelling. Rest will be local rides and rest days.
Boulevard screen is a must for the long journeys.

 

[galo8]

Welcome to the forum. I recommend an airhawk cushion and a windshield. Sweet ride. One day I plan on doing route 66 from beggining to the west coast.

 

[strykme1]

I dont envy you on that long of a trip. be safe!!!!

 

[elle]

Welcome to the forum and have a safe trip home. Be sure to get that oil changed along the way

 

[toby]

That's right!!! the oil change.

 

[UrbanRage]

Welcome! Don't forget to at least change your oil at some point along that trip. 1800 miles is way over the limit for the first change.

This was my first thought also..

Welcome and have a great ride!!!

 

[J4patrice]

Welcome from Chicago! Have a safe trip.