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[kerb]

I was standing in my office with a couple of riders the other day and someone asked how long I could stand to be on the bike.

I told them I was a light weight at about 600 miles max in one day but that I had heard of a club that makes you drive 1000 miles in one day just to join.

We then wanted to know what the longest ride in any one day was...... any body know???


Rumor is its about 1300 miles in a day but i have nothing to back that up with.

We figured since our company name was Long Ride Shields, that we should track down the owner of the record and give him a trophy and a new windshield.

Last summer I went out to Taos, NM to party with some friends. On the way home, I rode straight through from Enid, Ok. to home (Greenville, SC).
That's about 1100 miles.

The summer before I got a wild hair and took off to Kansas City for the All Harley Drags one Friday afternoon.
My buddy lives there and was rubbing it in my face that he was going.  That's right at 1000 miles, most of which was in the dark.
Looking back, maybe not the smartest thing I've ever done.  Straight through both ways, though Sunday was mostly during the day.



 

[willyB]

I haven't got to try the new CVO out yet but we threw down couple of 400 mile rides (Like Butter). The wife and I could only go about 500 miles/day MAX on our '03 Deuce.

Can't wait to sit on this machine for a whole day!

[Supershooter]

Last year my wife had to present some information in San Antonio. My buddy from Bismark, ND rode and she flew. We planned to ride until we got tired and stop. Thursday afternoon at 3:30 we left and rode 400 miles ending up in Ft Scott, KS. The next day we figured we would ride somewhere into TX via Shreveport, LA. After leaving KS at 5:30am we decided the everything was going well so we just rode and rode and rode. We got to San Antonio at 11:00 pm, 890 miles later. The next day we were shot. After a couple of days of R&R we rode back home. I agree with JCZ it was a stimulation over load. We seen and experienced many things in 18hrs. Safety needs to come first, after 18hrs I know that I cold have ran the last 110 miles to make the 1000 in 24. At distances over 700 miles there isn't any time to stop and dilly dally. It was a great trip, but I did have some very sore parts after those two days. Looks like I need to get in better riding shape.
Supershooter

My SEUC only had 1100 miles on it when we left, and my buddy rode a Victory King Pin. He was talking trash about getting saddle sore, but after this trip he found out that his butt got sore after a big day too.

[RPR50]

I'm still learning. On my Springer, it was about 300-400. On the Street Glide, 550 is best to-date. I get the aches after about 400 and twist and turn for a comfortable spot even with pegs. A good stretch helps. Some impressive numbers posted.

I find a point on a long trip, an hour  or so into it, where i wonder what the heck I'm doing, all packed up, hearth and home behind me, road ahead.  Then, all of a sudden, lost in America.  Just me and my bike  Wouldn't be any other place.

Great thread.

[Indenial]

I've found that an AirHawk cushion really helps when you hit the 400 mi. mark. It takes care of the sore butt and makes riding farther a lot easier, and less fatiguing.

[cvobiker]

I've found that an AirHawk cushion really helps when you hit the 400 mi. mark. It takes care of the sore butt and makes riding farther a lot easier, and less fatiguing.

A firm seat will amaze you. A couple years ago when i bought/installed my first Corbin Dual Touring seat I was pretty concerned that i blew away $700 because the seat was/is extremely firm. In fact i almost returned it. But after reading a few threads here stating how everyone loved them, i kept the seat. On my first road trip with this seat i was totally amazed how comfortable a firm seat is on the long hall. I remember many times riding on the stock seat where i thought i would never make another mile but this never happens with my Corbin. For anyone thinking a firm seat wont be comfortable on the hall, think twice - dont shy away until you have tried one.    

[iski]

I've found that an AirHawk cushion really helps when you hit the 400 mi. mark. It takes care of the sore butt and makes riding farther a lot easier, and less fatiguing.

Makes it easier to shift sitting position plus you ride cooler.  I use it on 300+ mile days - not needed (for me) on less than that.  Plus with the Air Hawk do not have to spend big $$$ on a new seat.

Besides the cooler ride it absorbs road vibrations.  Usually feel better at the end of the riding day.

[hdnut]

I can do 500 plus miles with no problem but the passenger on the back will not be very happy about it ! So any long distance rides are solo!!!

[nidan]

my longest day was 790 miles , in summer on the way to Sturgis.   I doubt I'll ever make an Iron Butt.

I typically keep it to 3-400 miles a day if I'm riding for more than a few days, as I get older I  enjoy spending more time at the various destinations to savor the experience.

[duranh]

I just did 1066 yesterday with a stock seat. The first 6 were fine, 600 to 800 were difficult, 800 to the house was all willpower. Stock seat, stock windscreen. This is not something that I care to repeat too frequently. I thought the stock seat was pretty OK and had resigned to using it until yesterday somewhere around the middle of nowhere and the 600 mile mark. A Corbin is in my future but I am going to wait until my wife is in town so we can go down there together to get the seat made.

[9 1/2 Beers]

I just did 1066 yesterday with a stock seat. The first 6 were fine, 600 to 800 were difficult, 800 to the house was all willpower. Stock seat, stock windscreen. This is not something that I care to repeat too frequently. I thought the stock seat was pretty OK and had resigned to using it until yesterday somewhere around the middle of nowhere and the 600 mile mark. A Corbin is in my future but I am going to wait until my wife is in town so we can go down there together to get the seat made.

 

 Well there is my review of the new Ultra seat 

[kb]

I did 565 on a Corbin yesterday,my backsidestill hurts like hell. I wish Mustang made a seat for this.
I know this is far from IronButt material, Butt i have no desire to do 1000 miles in one day.
Have a lot of respect for those who do.

[fresh oil and pipes]

Got in a little over 1100 yesterday on the way back from DC, yes my butt is tired.

[grandpadoc]

Great ride Cobb, glad your home safe.  Lou and Terry

[9 1/2 Beers]

Got in a little over 1100 yesterday on the way back from DC, yes my butt is tired.

 You woke up in the Capital and rode till you got home 


 Damn good job 

 Marty