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With the Iron butt going on, some experiences that I've had lately and the comment that Tourmiester made on the pie run report I started to get curious about what most people consider a long day. This might also help someone choose a motorcycle.
What's a long day in the saddle for you?
What do you ride?
How tall are you?
How does riding two up change your daily mileage? &
What hurts first/most and what do you think would fix it?
I'm still riding an old Yamaha Seca which is a capable bike, but certainly not intended for long distances, particularly two up. My knees start to bother me something short of 150 miles and my bottom isn't far behind. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and am something over 200lbs.
I've stretched my mileage to 500 miles by myself but that's arduous to say the least. I've also done 400 in n. Ark with a smile on my face the whole time! Riding two up, 250 miles is a good day and 150 is more reasonable. I think firmer foam in my seat would help keep my bottom happy, but I'm not sure about the knees. I'd like more seat to peg room, but this bike is about the same as many of the sport tourers & standards today. I may try to add some road pegs and see if that helps.
How 'bout you?
Mike
What's a long day in the saddle for you?
What do you ride?
How tall are you?
How does riding two up change your daily mileage? &
What hurts first/most and what do you think would fix it?
I'm still riding an old Yamaha Seca which is a capable bike, but certainly not intended for long distances, particularly two up. My knees start to bother me something short of 150 miles and my bottom isn't far behind. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and am something over 200lbs.
I've stretched my mileage to 500 miles by myself but that's arduous to say the least. I've also done 400 in n. Ark with a smile on my face the whole time! Riding two up, 250 miles is a good day and 150 is more reasonable. I think firmer foam in my seat would help keep my bottom happy, but I'm not sure about the knees. I'd like more seat to peg room, but this bike is about the same as many of the sport tourers & standards today. I may try to add some road pegs and see if that helps.
How 'bout you?
Mike