Dan
In regards to your questions about commuter and long distance: I use my bike for going to work, taking 30 miles rides, when time does not allow for more miles. A nice easy day ride is 250-350 miles with breakfast and lunch stops.
Two summers ago I went on a 5,000 mile ride from lower Northern CA to northern OR, over to Utah, down to Colorado, on to NM and ended up in eastern TX. The ride back was AZ, NV and home. The bike WILL hold up. It was not a problem doing 500 miles a day. 800 was a little hard for me, I have no iron backside. A few comfort mods I did was a windshield, Corbin seat and hiway pegs. Not a problem over any mountain pass or sea level areas or anywhere in-between. I for one am very impressed with the America and have no inkling to ride anything else.
I hope this helps, and of course I am NOT biased….. blue America’s RULE
oh, and GO FASTER too
