We started planning our trip in Feb of 2016, reserving a Hotel (Howard Johnson's) in Rapid City and transportation out there for the Motorcycle 1986 Harley FXR.
But as fate would have it I lucked out and a bought a new 2016 Street glide 103cc an decide my wife and I would ride it out from Boston to Sturgis, South Dakota and back.
As of today the Official count down
As it is getting closer we are gearing up and getting the bike ready for the trip. I have just purchased and installed the following:
- 4 point docking hardware
- Detachable Sissy bar, pad and hardware
- Touring seat from my good friend Tony (paying soon)
Needed still is:
- Luggage rack
- Luggage bag (generic - non harley)
- Maintenace ( July 22 appointment)
- Tank bag for maps, iphone, etc.
The planning of the trip is going well the route has be planned out although places to stay for the night have not been booked, it all depends on different variables along the road as contructions traffic and general fatique from riding.
We expect to do 600-700 per day depending again based on variables such as road conditions, traffic and weather. Hopefully our target will be somewhere in the middle.
We looking forward to this adventure both the mental and physical challenges it will be bringing.
Stay tuned!....
