Would you trust taking an EX500 LA to Chicago?

[No Worries]

I don't see why not, but I've driven cross-country many times, even once in an air-conditioned car. I would rather take a liter bike like my CBR so I can pack stuff for camping once or twice. I would make my route so I could visit at least a half-dozen nation parks or monuments. Then I would bring my bike to a dealer in Denver or Cheyenne for oil change and new tires. Then I would fly to Chicago, do my business, and fly back to Denver or Cheyenne. Then I would take a different route and visit six other parks on the way back to LA.

[BobTheBiker]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I don't see why not, but I've driven cross-country many times, even once in an air-conditioned car. I would rather take a liter bike like my CBR so I can pack stuff for camping once or twice.

I'd love to have a 1000F for a cruising machine, just have to modify the cylinder block a little for an external cct to replace the original design.

[No Worries]

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

I'd love to have a 1000F for a cruising machine, just have to modify the cylinder block a little for an external cct to replace the original design.

Except the cam chain tensioner is almost in the middle of the engine. But get a 1000F anyway. I've seen 'em on CR for under $3K. I think the 90-91's are best. Unless you like linked brakes, then get a 93-96. Or even better, get a Blackbird. It has one of the smoothest engines in motorcycling.