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Dudes- thank you so much for the tips. You all hit on some really good ideas I hadn't thought of. A tool to read and clear OBD codes sounds like a good idea, as does a tire patch tool. I will likely be staying at rat trap motels or friend's houses along the way, so that should clear a little more room for packing clothes and stuff.
Right now I ride a Suzuki DL-650, but if things go right in the next few months, I'm trading up to either a Ducati Multistrada 1200, or a BMW S1000XR. I made the big mistake of test driving the Ducati last summer, and could not wipe the smile off my face. I'm sure my first out-of-pocket repair bill with either of those bikes will fix that! Hopefully with a new-ish motorcycle, the ride will be maintenance-free.
I'll be sure to take a few warmup trips prior to the big one. Aside from Arkansas, what's a good destination within 300-400 miles or so? I've been to the Ozarks several times, but wondering what else is out there. I did catch the northern tip of the Flint Hills on a ride from 56 Hwy to Manhattan, which was neat. How is the ride from Cassoday on up?
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