How many miles can you ride COMFORTABLY before you need to pull over? - Page 2

Fleck750 · 07-23-2009, 12:46 AM

When I run out of gas, about 120 miles. Use to drive truck, so am use to sitting all day. Have done 800 miles in a day with no ill effects the next day.

julie j · 07-23-2009, 01:00 AM

BMW needs to apply some of that German engineering to their seats. Before I got my new seat I would start to dance around at about 100 miles. Thanks to Rich's I can go 400 miles without a problem except I still have to stop for gas.

The Ducati is a whole different story. I am thankful for every gas stop.

lauralynne · 07-23-2009, 01:29 AM

my bike gets 120 miles to a tank MAX. We usually gas up and go. Louie needs to stretch more than me (RC51) 800 miles of twisties is a normal touring day for us - 5-6 back to back and no ill effects. I heart my Superhawk (just need an aux tank to get farther!).

nhgunnut · 07-23-2009, 05:50 AM

For me it doesn't matter which bike I am on about every 90 minutes I need a break. But hey I am old.

neebelung · 07-23-2009, 06:29 AM

About 100 miles... A bit longer if there's been a couple traffic lights where i can at least put my feet down and stretch out my hands and back.

wildchild · 07-23-2009, 08:27 AM

unless there is something out of the ordinary I run it 'till the fuel light is on then stop for fuel and get ready to go again. I do 650 mile days on the CBR and other SS bikes that I had, pretty easily. Have to be creative in seating /standing though to stretch.

haven't taken any trips on the HD cruiser but past experience is that my days shorten considerably on a cruiser.

G-Rex · 07-23-2009, 08:31 AM

I can easily run the 175-200 mile fuel range on the Busa with no trouble.

I can do 700 mile days for 2 weeks straight without any difficulty.

Trip · 07-23-2009, 08:39 AM

205 miles, then I get nervous about running out of gas. Did two stretches of this on the GS with no issue my first day with the bike.

I need a better seat and I probably would only have to stop to sleep. Thinking about getting a russell day long in the off season.

MILK · 07-23-2009, 08:41 AM

<----- See bike.. Never.

As long I'm not hungry that is. Hunger wears me out pretty fast. I wish my gas tank were bigger!!

the chi · 07-23-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildchild

unless there is something out of the ordinary I run it 'till the fuel light is on then stop for fuel and get ready to go again. I do 650 mile days on the CBR and other SS bikes that I had, pretty easily. Have to be creative in seating /standing though to stretch.

This is pretty much me. I dont start getting a lil achy until Im almost into the 3rd tank of gas usually. I do however get bored easily on straight runs about 20 minutes into and start getting ancy and move around alot. I've noticed the more long trips I take on the GSXR the easier they get. Other than the heat, this last trip home from Suches in one shot wasnt even a real ass killer.

07-23-2009, 12:46 AM	#11
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	When I run out of gas, about 120 miles. Use to drive truck, so am use to sitting all day. Have done 800 miles in a day with no ill effects the next day. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

07-23-2009, 01:29 AM	#13
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	my bike gets 120 miles to a tank MAX. We usually gas up and go. Louie needs to stretch more than me (RC51) 800 miles of twisties is a normal touring day for us - 5-6 back to back and no ill effects. I heart my Superhawk (just need an aux tank to get farther!). __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

07-23-2009, 05:50 AM	#14
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	For me it doesn't matter which bike I am on about every 90 minutes I need a break. But hey I am old. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

07-23-2009, 08:31 AM	#17
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I can easily run the 175-200 mile fuel range on the Busa with no trouble. I can do 700 mile days for 2 weeks straight without any difficulty. __________________

07-23-2009, 01:00 AM	#12
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	BMW needs to apply some of that German engineering to their seats. Before I got my new seat I would start to dance around at about 100 miles. Thanks to Rich's I can go 400 miles without a problem except I still have to stop for gas. The Ducati is a whole different story. I am thankful for every gas stop.

07-23-2009, 06:29 AM	#15
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	About 100 miles... A bit longer if there's been a couple traffic lights where i can at least put my feet down and stretch out my hands and back.

07-23-2009, 08:27 AM	#16
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	unless there is something out of the ordinary I run it 'till the fuel light is on then stop for fuel and get ready to go again. I do 650 mile days on the CBR and other SS bikes that I had, pretty easily. Have to be creative in seating /standing though to stretch. haven't taken any trips on the HD cruiser but past experience is that my days shorten considerably on a cruiser.

07-23-2009, 08:41 AM	#19
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	<----- See bike.. Never. As long I'm not hungry that is. Hunger wears me out pretty fast. I wish my gas tank were bigger!!