ADVRider is a really active forum with 100's of posts per day if you want to also duplicate your reports of your cross country trip over there. These guys need their eyes opened to fuel economy as they have been reluctant to grasp the concept in the few threads I have tried to start though there is a thread for touring on bikes 250cc and under.
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Minimalist Touring Thread (250cc and under) - Page 345 - ADVrider
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I will post some pics over there of my trip to meet your group at Mid Ohio. I am going to leave next Thursday morning and ride straight through in one day as it is only 470 miles for me but I might not make it to the pre ride meeting right at 5:00 if I am running late. Hopefully Craig won't take off for dinner before I get there.