Agreed, a well set up Sportster can travel well, even off road.
I would shake it down pre trip to make sure it's truly comfortable for 10 hour days. Carefully scrutinize seat and bar position .. and all ergos. The ergos are the only real problem I have with HD. I do fine on Buell, not so much on HD, but the newer Sportster's are best of the bunch as a travel bike, IMHO.
Go through the fasteners and some hardware bits and up grade the junk nuts/bolts and Blue Loc-Tite key assemblies.
Not sure about sourcing tires, but should be there somewhere.
Get rid of all the extra chrome bling and crap.
Carry a spare belt ... and know how to change it. The new Super Kevlar belts are super strong so probably never use your spare ... but nice to have.
Harley's are pretty tough bikes once everything is tightened up and checked.
Should do 20,000 miles or more before needing any major service if it starts out in like new condition.
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