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

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.

pauldun170 · 07-23-2009, 09:23 AM

2.5 hours

t-homo · 07-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Till the low fuel light comes on, then all I need is 5-10 minutes for gas and a smoke. After the first few gas stops, my ass and back are sore for about 10 minutes then it goes away.

Particle Man · 07-23-2009, 01:40 PM

about 150-175. that's about when the fuel light comes on anyway so it works out quite well.

karl_1052 · 07-23-2009, 09:55 AM

[QUOTE=G-Rex;245805]I can easily run the 175-200 mile fuel range on the Busa with no trouble. [QUOTE]

The busa is a great touring bike. I can go until the tank is empty(about 200miles) with only a sore ass, but that can be fixed with a gel seat.

07-23-2009, 08:31 AM	#3
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, 01:40 PM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	about 150-175. that's about when the fuel light comes on anyway so it works out quite well. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-23-2009, 09:55 AM	#10
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	[QUOTE=G-Rex;245805]I can easily run the 175-200 mile fuel range on the Busa with no trouble. [QUOTE] The busa is a great touring bike. I can go until the tank is empty(about 200miles) with only a sore ass, but that can be fixed with a gel seat. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

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07-23-2009, 06:29 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#5
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!!

07-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#8
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Till the low fuel light comes on, then all I need is 5-10 minutes for gas and a smoke. After the first few gas stops, my ass and back are sore for about 10 minutes then it goes away.