Longest I'e taken her was about 1,000 miles, but purely because my ass starts to hurt after a while. Think she'd make it?
I rode my 630 from Calgary to California and back a couple years ago, little over 5000 km. Changed oil about half way. Handled the trip very well, however the big end rod bearing started making noise on the last day and failed shortly after returning home. That could be coincidence however.
I think the bike can manage the trip no problems - I've taken my 610 on several long rides. Good idea to replace the timing chain and do a big service before you set out, so you don't have to think about it on the road. Then an oil change and quick service half way, as bushwa did. For a TAT or similar, the 610's a great choice. On the other hand, if its simply crossing the country on tarmac, why add those miles and wear-and-tear to your bike?
Bushwa, what does a failing big end rod bearing sound like? And how many kms on your bike at the time? Let me know thanks
Started like this, you can here the rattle when light on the gas, it goes away mostly with the throttle closed. You can hear it throughout this vid: View: https://youtu.be/6yDEI0oz8C4 This was the end. Didn't ride it past this View: https://youtu.be/_grmfyYbVxg Only had about 15,000 km
