Would you trust taking an EX500 LA to Chicago?

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

LA to chicago? yeah, its entirely doable on an EX500. I'd do any service work that hasnt been done prior before you head out, but aside from that, its totally able to get you there. its not a 2 stroke that will break down every 200 miles needing plugs or a rebuild, unless you ride your 500 at 10k+rpm all the time.

Exactly why I won't take the 250 that far, especially on the freeway. You have to have it almost pegged to get 80-85 mph out of it.