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

Gas Man · 07-22-2009, 11:41 PM

My traps (a muscle in your neck) start to hurt after an hr unless I move my head around more.

SteveP · 07-23-2009, 12:07 AM

About 200 miles for me. Then a quick break is all I need.

Amber Lamps · 07-23-2009, 12:34 AM

I look forward to the low fuel light...

Antwanny · 07-23-2009, 12:43 AM

150ish my back from a previous injury starts to hurt and i have to walk around a bit, then the head needs a good rubbing when i have short hair.

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.

z06boy · 07-23-2009, 09:32 AM

It depends on the road and depends on the pace but I'll say 100-120 miles or so on average and it's about time to get fuel anyways...and a shot of caffeine too.

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.

HokieDNA01 · 07-23-2009, 10:09 AM

Depends how far I have ridden. I can go about 200 without needing a major break, just a quick refill. After the first 200 I like to pull over about every 100 miles on the interstate or less if on twisties. My hand starts falling asleep.

It also really depends on what I am wearing. I can ride all day long in full leathers but have a sore ass at 100 miles in textile, jeans.

07-22-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	My traps (a muscle in your neck) start to hurt after an hr unless I move my head around more. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-23-2009, 12:34 AM	#3
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I look forward to the low fuel light... Last edited by Amber Lamps; 07-23-2009 at 12:44 AM..

07-23-2009, 12:46 AM	#5
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	#8
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	#9
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, 12:07 AM	#2
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	About 200 miles for me. Then a quick break is all I need.

07-23-2009, 12:43 AM	#4
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	150ish my back from a previous injury starts to hurt and i have to walk around a bit, then the head needs a good rubbing when i have short hair.

07-23-2009, 09:32 AM	#6
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	It depends on the road and depends on the pace but I'll say 100-120 miles or so on average and it's about time to get fuel anyways...and a shot of caffeine too.

07-23-2009, 01:00 AM	#7
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, 10:09 AM	#10
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	Depends how far I have ridden. I can go about 200 without needing a major break, just a quick refill. After the first 200 I like to pull over about every 100 miles on the interstate or less if on twisties. My hand starts falling asleep. It also really depends on what I am wearing. I can ride all day long in full leathers but have a sore ass at 100 miles in textile, jeans. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

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