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Great experience on first tour

KretonsLC

KretonsLC

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Rode about 3,800 miles to Boise Idaho and back and the Connie performed flawlessly.  I was amazed at my gas mileage, especially at higher elevation.  I consistently got 50+ in ECO mode above 4,000 ft., with the best results around 6-7,000 ft. at speeds of 70-80.  Even in headwinds I still managed mid-40s.  On one tank I managed to go over 250 miles without the low fuel warning coming on, even after doing some 90 mph uphill sweepers on the Colorado Western Slope.  I was also impressed by the power at high elevation, not really noticing a drop until around 8,500-9,000 ft.  Even going over Monarch Pass in CO at 11,312 feet I still had lots of oomph - nice to have when it's only 36 degrees!  Can only imagine how Steve's flash will improve things once I get it done!

Very impressed with the comfort and ride of my Connie.  I generally rode around 550 miles a day, with the longest being 600.  My butt typically told me to take breaks every 80-100 miles, but that helped ensure I stayed hydrated and nourished as well.  And after just a few minutes off the bike to stretch a bit I was good to go again.  Never felt sore or exhausted at the end of the day and always felt ready to go the next morning.  Aside from a little ding in a header due to a rainstorm mishap, everything went great. 

She is my first sport-tourer and this is the kind of stuff I got her for.  So I'm really happy she did so great and am looking forward to many more tours!
 
Sounds like a great time on a great bike! :great: :motonoises: :motonoises:
 
Bud said:
Sounds like a great time on a great bike! :great: :motonoises: :motonoises:
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I'd planned the trip so I could see my sister and her kids.  In the meantime her daughter decided to get married during that time.  So it turned out to be a great time meeting her South African fiance-turned-husband and his family, as well as others I hadn't seen for years.  And it was fun to be "the guy who rode his motorcycle up from Texas".
 
Impressive bike and rider performance, better than I get / do ... 

Any photos by chance?
 
Forgot to mention the Roadsmart 3s were awesome!  I hit a lot of pooling in a hard New Mexico rainstorm and they plowed right through it.  They also were great in the twisties.  Very confidence inspiring tires.
 
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