farthest you have ridden in one day?

[redliner172]

I didnt buy my 1125R for comfort lol. I do around 400 miles of intense riding every sunday. I have done 300 on an R6. Having to much fun to think about how it might be uncomfortable.

 

[fishgutz]

Too much wind noise to hear music. Besides, it is illegal in most states to use headphones while driving. Not sure if this applies to MC's.

I suppose I could shell out bucks for a BT helmet and tune out with my iPhone jamming. But if I do that, I could end up getting a phone call. That could be very distracting on twisties.
Though I suppose it would be cool to be able to shuffle my Vince Gill collection while running the hills of Tennessee and NC. Or some Daughtry while riding around Guilford County.

 

[Midnight82]

Vince Gill... AWESOME

 

[ophawk]

I did a San Diego trip, but hadn't planned on it being cold, leaving Phoenix in the 90's and going through the mountains coming into El Cajon on I8 from Alpine/Jucumba I was freezing, literally had to be in the mid 20's. Got to San Dog, bought a heavy fleece coat as a liner and better gloves for the ride back.

a note about nodding off, I used to work third shift, and was going to real estate school during the day. Rolling west on the 101Loop, in a daze completely out of it, I realize that I should have taken the I17 south ramp and ride right passed it. I try not to burn that candle anymore.

 

[ONO XB]

I will be going from Indy to Augusta, GA then Augusta to Miami in a 2 day period of time. Then back again a week later. Heading out end of May. I have a '03 S tail on my firebolt. Looking forward to the experience!

 

[lightning512]

Hey where can i buy the drop pegs? i wanna get some only to improve the ride quality a little bit and also to be a little more comfortable. anywhere sells them for a 05 XB12S. Anyone got a pair for sale?

 

[NookieMonster]

I rode with the stock bars on my S from STL to Jacksonville, FL in 15.5 hrs. It was 988 miles!

Last summer I rode 680 miles to Berthoud, CO in a day with the Crossroads flat bars.

This summer sometime I plan on making a 500+ mile trip from CoMo to Memphis, TN. The route I want to take take be down to Branson, Mo and go thru Arkansas by taking a scenic backroad route all the way to Memphis. Depending on time and how I feel after that I may just try to make it back home!

 

[motownsniper]

650,most of the way to daytona.had a bag on back seat for support and another bag on air box cover to lean on when butt started hurting.

 

[racepro716]

Well it wasn't on my Buell but two years age my brother and I swam in all five great lakes in one day. Over 1100 Km in 12.5 hours. I rode a 84 GPz 750, he was on a 86 1000 Ninja, not touring bikes by any means. Our total trip around Lake Michigan and Georgian Bay was just over 2200 KM in 72 hours. That included swimming time, 2 nights camping, eating, and gas stops. Next we are looking at a mini Numb Bum. Circle Lake Michigan in 24 hours. They say it can be done nonstop in about 18 hours. Probably later this summer or early next, and I will be on the Buell this time. Wayne

 

[drdoom405]

I have an SS, and while it is comfortable the lack of wind protection is what gets me. At 70 the wind really wears on you after a couple hours...

 

[DrogeN Omen]

1000km's in 12 hours on my XB12SS...

on the annual 1000km challenge here in NZ.

 

[dallasb]

350 miles on my old 93 yamaha xj600

 

[bigblue09]

wow you guys have put some miles on your bikes. my dad is on a trip right riding from atl to florida all the way down the gulf coast to lousiana up to tennessee then back here. he rides a 98 road king. i want to be able to keep up with him next year when we ride from atl to the keys and back.

 

[NookieMonster]

I concur, if you have it you should ride it! Last year I did 13,000 miles on my S. My dad is what I consider a rider, rides 20,000+ a year here in MO! He has an 06 Ultra Classic that just clicked over 70k last week. Also mind you he works mon-fri 7-3:30.

 

[Thorivola]

600+ miles on my XB12R (with stock seats)
375 miles over 6 hours on my '79 CX500

 

[bigblue09]

my dad has 85k on his 98 road king.

 

[Squattybodyjr]

Just put on my cee baileys windshield and will try and put on 1200 miles or so in 3 days on a ride. But up till now 700 is my longest stretch.

 

[birish3]

Last season I did a trip from Calgary to Vancouver and back in 3 days putting on 2,800KM on my 04 XB12S with a stock seat. Gotta love taking side roads, but i was sore when i got back. Got 2 planed out there this season and a 2 week long trip planned to the east coast.

 

[bigblue09]

how bad is the wind on a xb12s? do they make a windshield for it?

 

[Squattybodyjr]

Yep they do got www.ceebaileys.com they make aircraft windshield and also happen to make them for lightnings and ulysses