We get alot of problem post on here about our Discos ....thought I would share a success story. I made the leap of faith and loaded up the Disco for our annual vacation to Fla. Ill admit I was a bit reluctant to trust it but I felt like I had done everything I could to make sure the truck was ready for long trips. I knew I had addressed possible issues with the help of this forum . Im happy to report that we made the trek from Atlanta to the Fla coast without issue. The coolant temp held steady at 183 + or - 4 deg so Im REAL pleased with the inline tstat. No 3 amigos since the option B. No worries about the front shaft with the new serviceable shaft in place. Anyway just felt like posting a success story . I did have a backup transportation plan as you can see....lol.

 

That’s awesome like the bike
me and the wife took a 6 hour trip in my 03 last weekend with no issues

 

That is awesome! That color has really grown on me, and if I ever put my engine into a non=runner that may be my first choice.

 

Excellent.

What tire pressures do you run and what MPG did you see on that long trip?
Curious since you have what appear to be stock size tires as do I...

 

34-35 psi tire pressure. 16.4 mpg running 70-75 on interstate which was 70% of the trip.respectable for a Disco fully loaded I suppose. I run 89 oct mid grade fuel.

 

Hey alright! Looks like a clean rover. My second motorcycle was a CT70....a gold one.

 

Thats awesome! I’m planning on a long-ish trip towards the end of Summer. Have a few slight issues to address before but for the most part, Clarkson has had some common issues addressed already. Hopefully it will be a success. I do have roadside assistance on my insurance...just in case. (Knock wood) LOL!

I need to get me a motorcycle rack! It would be nice to have that spare mode of transportation, plus, where I’m going I can actually ride the bike some while I’m there.

 

I have noticed a lot of people seem to over-worry about the reliability thing. Once you get your 60k service done and your motor is squared away there is no reason to sweat a little 3 hr drive. I think all the problems we see on this forum gives the impression that these rigs are delicate little flowers.

I drive mine like I stole it. My daughters are absolutely psycho drivers and they run between Denver and home (10 hr drive) on a regular basis with little or no thought put into it other than check the oil and coolant and tire pressure. I repair their rigs all the time but that is from banging stuff up on mountain trails. Throw in a basic tool set and a spare belt and go see the world.

 

dang! 16.4 mpg with the 4.6? i wish i could get close to that.

 

Yea, the back up! Just in case....