The Bandits are pretty reliable. In 1999 I did 13,000kms in 15 days on my '96 1200.
I had two weeks between resigning from my old job and starting a new one. I looked at the map and said
"hmm, I haven't ridden Melbourne to Darwin to Perth and back across the Nullarbor before, I wonder how far it is and how long it would take?"
The only work required on the bike was a new tyre (9,000kms and the wires were showing) and oil change in Perth. Oil consumption was negligible and the oil was like brand new when I changed it in Perth (i.e. it was clear and not black).
Major changes required to make the distance were a sheepskin (for my derriere), highway pegs (so I could shift my weight) and a throttle locker.
Garry from Oz.
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