Back to topic. HA HA! Some times you have to keep a thread on topic. 😀 I am planning a short gravel loop around our Shuswap and Adams Lake ( google them to see where they are ) but have put it off due to heat, forest fires and the fact our forests here are tinder dry.. To the point they have banned off road use of any vehicles on any thing other than main roads. These are but I don't want to be that guy! We have a bit of moisture in the forecast so thought I should get ready by replacing the bald front tire I have been nursing those last few miles out of..
On goes a slightly used one I have been keeping.. When I head out on a big trip I always start with new tires, which means I end up with a bunch of semi good take offs.. I use them up in years like this.
It is so nice to have use of my old shop equipment.. I snuck in while they were slow and the boss is away. 🙂
New front is so much quieter than the old one..
Hopefully next week I'll have a few pictures to share.. There are a few nice views where I am planning to go.
@mgv8 🤩 THAT is a shop! How many km means what you call a big trip?
@miles-ladue Acquiring vocabulary.....Thank you, I now know what a Stroopwaffle is
, definitively good stuff! I tend to prefer them with Honey or nutela......not less than 5/6 mm thick,
Really wise to store......
I had heard of these But had no Idea what the Famous @flyingmonkeys was talking about..
now I have a picture reference, need pictures, so I can catalog them into memory.. Taste memory will come at some time in the future
Brian, if it is pictures you need to help in smelling the soft caramel in between the two thin layers of waffles...here is a life-sized picture of a giant Stroopwaffle. I found this in a small town in Spain last Fall, or was it in France, or Belgium....I ate so many Stroopwaffles, I forget where this was taken.
And I recognize your old shop, that you snuck into to do that tire change. They really cleaned it up after you retired (semi-retired) 
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
@mgv8 🤩 THAT is a shop! How many km means what you call a big trip?
Oh, Oh, Oh...a quiz question, and it deals with math....
I know the answer to this.....20,000 kms makes for a big trip.
In the days of yore, we used to do a ride in Alberta (Canada) called the Alberta 2000, as in 2,000 kilometers in under 24 hours.
Really, that is only a half day riding, as it only equates to 1,240 miles.
Dat's nuttin'. 
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Exploring the World in Comfort
@mgv8 🤩 THAT is a shop! How many km means what you call a big trip?
Sadly my old shop now. It did let me retire sooner than I ever expected so maybe "not sad". 😆
Big trip, well, on one, I expect to wear out a set of tires. I get roughly 12000 kilometres out of a drive tire, so some where around that I guess. My cross Canada trip, I had to buy a front tire in Ottawa. Didn't expect to have to but chose the wrong one apparently. I wore out both rear drive tires that I took with me. Was able to nurse the last one for the rest of the season.
Last years trip to Tuk was just under 10000 K Rear was worn out when I got back, Chip seal is hard on tires, put a used rear on when I got back. I am just changing out the worn front.. 15 -16000 k.. Didn't last well either. Hmmm.
So any trip that is around 5 to 6000 miles ( 10000 K ) would be a big trip for me. does that make sense.
EDIT,, had to fix this due to @flyingmonkeys. Most I have done is 1600 K ( 1000 miles ) in a day. Not fun for this tenderbutt. I like to break them up a tad more now.. about 800 - 900 k a day is enough if not too much.. 🤣
@mgv8 🤩 THAT is a shop! How many km means what you call a big trip?
Sadly my old shop now. It did let me retire sooner than I ever expected so maybe "not sad". 😆
Big trip, well, on one, I expect to wear out a set of tires. I get roughly 12000 kilometres out of a drive tire, so some where around that I guess. My cross Canada trip, I had to buy a front tire in Ottawa. Didn't expect to have to but chose the wrong one apparently. I wore out both rear drive tires that I took with me. Was able to nurse the last one for the rest of the season.
Last years trip to Tuk was just under 10000 K Rear was worn out when I got back, Chip seal is hard on tires, put a used rear on when I got back. I am just changing out the worn front.. 15 -16000 k.. Didn't last well either. Hmmm.
So any trip that is around 5 to 6000 miles ( 10000 K ) would be a big trip for me. does that make sense.
EDIT,, had to fix this due to @flyingmonkeys. Most I have done is 1600 K ( 1000 miles ) in a day. Not fun for this tenderbutt. I like to break them up a tad more now.. about 800 - 900 k a day is enough if not too much.. 🤣
Another scale definitly.....out a reach for me!
What is the speed limit, I suppose it depends from the states? I have been watching videos for a long time and even the non tarmac roads looks like earth high ways, are those also subject to speed limits? Of course if you are able to sustain a 70/80 mph average X 12 hours, it's quite a long distance, but you will end the day very tired, I would anyway 😉 . My other concern is about the sidecar dragging at those speeds!
Reading reports from the far north (Brian) looks like more dificult, the rig is one single piece of mud, I suppose that means potholes and you will not be able to drive fast.
Those details I will have to take in account to choose the best setup.....
What is the speed limit, I suppose it depends from the states? I have been watching videos for a long time and even the non tarmac roads looks like earth high ways, are those also subject to speed limits? Of course if you are able to sustain a 70/80 mph average X 12 hours, it's quite a long distance, but you will end the day very tired, I would anyway 😉 . My other concern is about the sidecar dragging at those speeds!
Reading reports from the far north (Brian) looks like more dificult, the rig is one single piece of mud, I suppose that means potholes and you will not be able to drive fast.
Those details I will have to take in account to choose the best setup.....
Arno, don't think about or try to compare what anyone else's travel speeds and distances are, to what you are comfortable doing.
Trying to keep up with an IronButt rider is fruitless, and will break your spirit. Just be YOU, and no one else, so that at the end of each day...YOU are happy with your ride, and to heck with anyone else.
I do know of a well assembled 2021 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (much larger fuel tank) w/DCT transmission, and a Ural sidecar chassis, frame, and tub that will be coming up for sale in a couple months. It also has a custom made Leading Link front end on the bike, made by the guy that actually builds these motorcycle subframes, builds the Leading Link front ends, and builds the sidecar chassis's.
It is not going to be cheap, but it will get you anywhere on planet Earth, and possibly a few craters on the Moon.
The guy that built this rig, is the same guy that a lot of people stand in line for to have them build sidecars for them.
He is going to build a very similar rig to this one, for himself, so he knows what he is doing.
If interested, and have the dollars to buy the best, let me know.
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
What is the speed limit, I suppose it depends from the states? I have been watching videos for a long time and even the non tarmac roads looks like earth high ways, are those also subject to speed limits? Of course if you are able to sustain a 70/80 mph average X 12 hours, it's quite a long distance, but you will end the day very tired, I would anyway 😉 . My other concern is about the sidecar dragging at those speeds!
Reading reports from the far north (Brian) looks like more dificult, the rig is one single piece of mud, I suppose that means potholes and you will not be able to drive fast.
Those details I will have to take in account to choose the best setup.....
Arno, don't think about or try to compare what anyone else's travel speeds and distances are, to what you are comfortable doing.
Trying to keep up with an IronButt rider is fruitless, and will break your spirit. Just be YOU, and no one else, so that at the end of each day...YOU are happy with your ride, and to heck with anyone else.
I respectfully disagree with that statement, driving a sidecar on a nearly daily base, I do know my limits, and I am used to ajust some specifics items for driving purpose; I have learned of a lot about this during many years while working in the rally car and speed tracks business.
Yes, I may be interesed in the building you mentioned, but obviously an orden of magnitud about the price would be the decisive information I need to make the final choice.
I respectfully disagree with that statement, driving a sidecar on a nearly daily base, I do know my limits, and I am used to ajust some specifics items for driving purpose; I have learned of a lot about this during many years while working in the rally car and speed tracks business.
Then, unfortunately, I believe you have misunderstood my post. 
I was saying, and am saying, just be YOU, and don't try to compare your daily miles and distances to anyone else, most especially an IronButt rider.
As an example: My longest mileage day, as in LESS than 24 hours, was 3,493 kilometers...on a 2 wheeled motorcycle.
It would not be smart to try that on a "sidecar rig" as even I have had to limit my daily mileage on a sidecar rig to around 1,000 kilometers per day.
Maybe you are not understanding, as translating from French to Spanish to English, but an OLDE saying in the motorcycle riders world is....
Just do your own ride, and not try to do someone else's ride. Trying to keep up with a faster rider can get your injured or killed, Trying to adjust your faster ride to accommodate a much slower rider will get your frustrated.
Olde time riding buddies learn to ride with each other, and that is fine, if you have been riding with a fellow rider for 30+ years, you learn to enjoy being with one another ON THE ROAD.
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
@miles-ladue "Then, unfortunately, I believe you have misunderstood my post."
Not at all, I truly understand and appreciate your comments, they are indeed what I need to make my final decision.
Remember: it' s a matter of signal/noise, aging and time are the signal all the rest becomes noises.....Yes?
What is the speed limit, I suppose it depends from the states? I have been watching videos for a long time and even the non tarmac roads looks like earth high ways, are those also subject to speed limits? Of course if you are able to sustain a 70/80 mph average X 12 hours, it's quite a long distance, but you will end the day very tired, I would anyway 😉 . My other concern is about the sidecar dragging at those speeds!
Reading reports from the far north (Brian) looks like more dificult, the rig is one single piece of mud, I suppose that means potholes and you will not be able to drive fast.
Those details I will have to take in account to choose the best setup.....
Back to the original question although Monkeys responses are totally spot on.. You can't be concerned with average speed because it will vary greatly.. The US has their wonderful interstates. High speed, somewhat boring country. ( depends) somewhat dangerous if not paying attention but you can do 80 MPH for hours, or along as my tenderbutt will allow. US secondary roads tend to be very well maintained and you can still do relatively high speeds, more than the limit but your average speed will drop drastically as most will go through towns and small villages.. They keep very low speed limits and enforce them to a high degree. The real back roads, mostly paved in the US are also well maintained but may have rough bits. Usually slower speed limits but lighter enforcement. They are usually the twisty ones so you don't want to go fast anyways, you want to enjoy.. The un-paved ones go from nice gravel to extreme hardcore. So don't expect to make time if you take them, expect to get stuck. 😆
This is all from my Canadian perspective of my limited travels in the US.. And yes I have paid speeding tickets.. Montana of all places??
Canada is vastly different. We have some great sections of our main highways that may compare to the interstates but they are only around major cities and can be a real pain in the butt to ride.. Grid lock as they are just too busy. Our other main highways, We have one ?? Is the main connector across the country and is good but has long sections of two lane, goes through the centre of cities, is the main corridor for truck traffic, has construction and speed enforcement.. All of Ontario is 90 kilometres per hour.. At one construction stop, I counted 50 semi's before I stopped counting , this was a two lane section so no passing for miles. A real pain in the butt. So don't expect to make any sort of high average speed.. Guys have done record cross Canada runs but they are serious Iron butt guys. A bit crazy. 🤣
Our secondary highways usually are OK, have lower speed limits, take you through nice areas of the country but would be, what I consider somewhat poorly maintained, expect pot holes, frost heaves, random construction and loose pavement.
All others would be considered rural roads. Average speed any where in Canada is going to be a lot lower than any where in the lower 48.
Two other points. Most every where in Canada now, they have excessive speeding laws. Any thing over 40 kph over the posted limit and they impound your vehicle, 7 days, give you a huge fine and generally be a real pain in the butt.. Average cost 3000 to 5000 Canadian dollars.. Be warned
Point two. I have learned trundle on my rig. 100 to 120 kph when I can. I avoid our main highways if I can which drops that speed. On gravel, even good gravel, which we have lots of, I have learned that even though I could be doing say 100 kph it is just not worth it.. The rough sections come at you so fast you can't adjust your speed and it beats the shit out of things.. It is far better to travel at 40 to 70 KPH. You see more, you can slow for the nasty bits, you get where you want to, EVENTUALLY. 😀
@mgv8 Hi Brian, crystal clear, thank you; mandatory, carefully read the driving regulations before entering a new state. Sound rather similar to france, and european countries, it may cost a lost of money at the end of the day if you aren't fully concentrated on the road signs, specially with hidden or purposely confusing road signs....
About your point 2, I totally agree, having some driving fun from time to time , and gently cruise the rest of the day, exactly what I practice here 😉 !
"You see more, you can slow for the nasty bits, you get where you want to, EVENTUALLY. 😀"
Hi hi, literally so 
P.S. : is it allowed to use a radar detector? Strongly forbidden in france....doesn't mean you don't have it 😎