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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Adventure (Let's GO WHEELING!) => Topic started by: Zukipilot on September 15, 2010, 07:52:54 AM

Title: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Zukipilot on September 15, 2010, 07:52:54 AM: So a few years ago when I first started talking to Eric about building me a rig, all I wanted is the bigest baddest thing on the trail... tube frame, big tires, big motor, etc... after many late night discussions I decided an all purpose adventure rig would be MUCH better suited for my needs (but I still wanted big). So what I got was a streetable rig that can handle the long haul road trip... http://zukiworld.com/month_020109/feature_suzuki-sidekick-build-up.htm (http://zukiworld.com/month_020109/feature_suzuki-sidekick-build-up.htm).

Recently.. due to my GMC Suburban dieing on me, my kick has been 'upgraded' from weekend warrior to daily driver. Not only for the 35 miles of daily commuting (when the weather keeps me off the motorcycle), but for work trips too...

Tuesday I took off on a 500 mile trip to a project meeting and to have a few cold beverages with my good friend in Memphis. This trip was 505 miles of interstate riding. Having perfect weather, it was an awesome trip of top down cruising and enjoying the scenery pass by.... The kick performed perfectly, as designed.. cruising easily at 70 mph, drinking down the gas at a reasonable 18mpg it was an awesome trip in the Zuk... Thanks again Eric, for building me one awesome rig.....

On the road to Memphis:
(http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/gallery/1/22_15_09_10_5_23_05_0.jpg)

Killing time on Mud Island:
(http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/gallery/1/22_15_09_10_5_23_05_1.jpg)

Poser shot by the Mighty Mississip':
(http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/gallery/1/22_15_09_10_5_23_05_2.jpg)

Having a few cold ones at Westy's on Main St:
(http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/gallery/1/22_15_09_10_5_23_05_3.jpg)

Chillin by the river:
(http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/gallery/1/22_15_09_10_5_23_06_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: bentparts on September 20, 2010, 02:53:36 PM: Niiiiice, I LOVE road trippin! Rig still looks great too!
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: ebewley on September 20, 2010, 04:14:52 PM: Glad you're having fun with it! :)

-Eric
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: jow003 on September 30, 2010, 04:06:17 PM: it really does look great!!

are those 35s? they look a lil bigger than my 33s
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Drone637 on September 30, 2010, 04:09:44 PM: 37's. :)
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on October 03, 2010, 09:58:22 AM: Nice. You should point that thing north some time this winter! I havent seen any pics of that rig (or you for that matter) in the snow. ;)
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: bentparts on October 05, 2010, 03:59:03 PM: Yeah, really. 500 miles? A one day warm up for the TurboTracker. >:D
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Zukipilot on October 06, 2010, 07:43:19 AM: Quote from: Mikerpm4x4 on October 03, 2010, 09:58:22 AM
Nice. You should point that thing north some time this winter! I havent seen any pics of that rig (or you for that matter) in the snow. ;)
I've got some snow pics frim this past winter.. I'll dig theem up... But I'm with you... a snow ride at the farm would be fun....

Zig
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Zukipilot on October 06, 2010, 07:48:37 AM: Quote from: bentparts on October 05, 2010, 03:59:03 PM
Yeah, really. 500 miles? A one day warm up for the TurboTracker. >:D
The longest non stop in her was a 2100 mile from Imperial Beach CA to Nashville on the way back from picking her up ;)

Zig
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: bentparts on October 06, 2010, 03:46:28 PM: OOPS! :-[ I totally forgot it's maiden voyage. Yeah, that's a nice test ride.
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: sswilly on December 13, 2010, 02:30:59 AM: 37's wow 8), being from North of the border snow is one of the many reasons I drive a 4x4 so I would love to see some pics of you tearing it up in the snow with those snow shoes on...very sweet :laugh:
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Zukipilot on December 13, 2010, 04:55:46 AM: Thanks... we got 'snow' yesterday.... more like an 1/2" of ice with 3-4" of snow on top... makes for some fun driving.... the bad part is I've got my driveshaft out of Godzuki II so I can order me a high angle ftom Tom Woods.... So it's playing in the snow in the stocker this round...

Zig
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: jaysonbarn on December 31, 2010, 12:57:38 AM: Quote from: bentparts on September 20, 2010, 02:53:36 PM
Niiiiice, I LOVE road trippin! Rig still looks great too!

Doing road tripping with a monster?? I would rather go for an off road ride and try my 4x4 stunts.
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Jackdar on December 31, 2010, 05:20:26 AM: Thats a great looking rig.
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Zukipilot on December 31, 2010, 08:54:05 AM: Quote from: jaysonbarn on December 31, 2010, 12:57:38 AM
Quote from: bentparts on September 20, 2010, 02:53:36 PM
Niiiiice, I LOVE road trippin! Rig still looks great too!

Doing road tripping with a monster?? I would rather go for an off road ride and try my 4x4 stunts.

I definately use her for both... I wanted a beast off road that still had road manners... Many people said it could not be done, but Eric hooked me up ;D

Quote from: Jackdar on December 31, 2010, 05:20:26 AM
Thats a great looking rig.

Thanks!!!

Zig
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: ebewley on December 31, 2010, 10:24:26 AM: Ya know Zig.... I'm thinking about 'pulling a Zig' and driving my Sweet Pea out there and wheel with you and then drive home... Is that crazy?

-Eric
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Zukipilot on January 03, 2011, 06:03:16 AM: Quote from: ebewley on December 31, 2010, 10:24:26 AM
Ya know Zig.... I'm thinking about 'pulling a Zig' and driving my Sweet Pea out there and wheel with you and then drive home... Is that crazy?

-Eric

Not crazy... an ADVENTURE!!!!!

Zig
Title: Re: Godzuki II, 500 mile road trip
Post by: Jluck on January 03, 2011, 10:28:15 AM: Quote from: ebewley on December 31, 2010, 10:24:26 AM
Ya know Zig.... I'm thinking about 'pulling a Zig' and driving my Sweet Pea out there and wheel with you and then drive home... Is that crazy?

-Eric

putting this in print might lead to a convoy! I might be in! ;D