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tricker · 06-05-2008, 04:12 PM

a long ass ride to me now is 600 miles in one day..

HVRobison · 06-05-2008, 06:52 PM

I find that after about 200 miles or three hours I am ready to get off the bike for an hour or so. I haven't tried any long road trips yet but if I do I will plan to take my time and stop frequently. My butt manages well but my hands start to hurt after long periods on the throttle. I cover both all the time, I wonder if this is part of the problem.

Davecm203 · 06-05-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Over 500 is a good day's effort. Anything much less is an easy joyride.

Davecm203 · 06-05-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HVRobison

I find that after about 200 miles or three hours I am ready to get off the bike for an hour or so. I haven't tried any long road trips yet but if I do I will plan to take my time and stop frequently. My butt manages well but my hands start to hurt after long periods on the throttle. I cover both all the time, I wonder if this is part of the problem.

Maybe you should try the Throttle Rocker or something like it.

tricker · 06-06-2008, 07:43 AM

i have the cramp buster. Best investment ever.

HVRobison · 06-07-2008, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the advice, I will look into purchasing one of those.

frostbitevinnie · 06-08-2008, 08:10 AM

I use the Kury Throttle Boss and it is awesome for those long rides. It was ineffective for me though on the last leg of our recent journey, riding in the rain in stop and go traffic for a few hours. Thursday night my right wrist felt like it was hit with a sledge hammer.

Wistrick · 06-08-2008, 08:36 AM

Me and a group of guys did almost 300 miles last weekend and never made it more than 70 miles from home. Wr are blessed with some killer curvy backroads around here.

Dan

jprisme · 06-08-2008, 11:51 AM

i have to get a better seat for my bike, i did a 175 mile ride and i was hurting.

tricker · 06-08-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jprisme

i have to get a better seat for my bike, i did a 175 mile ride and i was hurting.

i have a butt buffer and it worked well for a while, then my ass was beyond help but we were putting in 400-600 miles in consecutive days. nothing can help that. But in general it helps out the stock seat quite well and can be taken off if just going around town.

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jprisme · 06-08-2008, 01:16 PM

thanks tricker i might get that . i seen suzuki sold a gel seat and i was considering that. me and my friend were thinking about buying a memory foam bed from a cheap place or buying a used one and taking it to an upholstery shop to make a seat . we figure we could probably get at least 7 seats out of a queen. i know i need to do more research but it seems like a decent idea for the moment. i have sat on the chair and it was heaven

**Clint** · 06-08-2008, 01:43 PM

The final answer is always conditioning, like any physical activity.

stp1971 · 06-08-2008, 03:50 PM

Monkey Butt Powder helps too. Keeping the ol rump dry helps out alot towards not feeling the pain.

I have heard the AirHawk seat does wonders too. Of course Rowdy's beads look like it might be a good idea.

**Clint** · 06-08-2008, 04:03 PM

You have to be man enough to withstand the taunting, though.

stp1971 · 06-08-2008, 04:27 PM

+1!!!

ednjacks · 01-26-2009, 01:05 AM

As long as its not all interstate 600 to 1000 is fine with me.(Just dont tell my wife!!!)

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200-500 miles. To the city in the next state and back!	52	48.60%
500-1000 miles. Places to go people to see!	12	11.21%
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06-05-2008, 04:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	a long ass ride to me now is 600 miles in one day.. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

06-06-2008, 07:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	i have the cramp buster. Best investment ever. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

06-08-2008, 08:10 AM	#27 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,156	I use the Kury Throttle Boss and it is awesome for those long rides. It was ineffective for me though on the last leg of our recent journey, riding in the rain in stop and go traffic for a few hours. Thursday night my right wrist felt like it was hit with a sledge hammer. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

06-08-2008, 08:36 AM	#28 (permalink)
Wistrick Ditch Magnet Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 04 VIFFER Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 180	Me and a group of guys did almost 300 miles last weekend and never made it more than 70 miles from home. Wr are blessed with some killer curvy backroads around here. Dan __________________ If loud pipes save life's, imagine what learning to ride that thing could do!!!

06-05-2008, 06:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
HVRobison Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 07 ZZR 600 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 8	I find that after about 200 miles or three hours I am ready to get off the bike for an hour or so. I haven't tried any long road trips yet but if I do I will plan to take my time and stop frequently. My butt manages well but my hands start to hurt after long periods on the throttle. I cover both all the time, I wonder if this is part of the problem.

06-07-2008, 04:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
HVRobison Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 07 ZZR 600 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 8	Thanks for the advice, I will look into purchasing one of those.

06-08-2008, 11:51 AM	#29 (permalink)
jprisme Clunked into first gear Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: gsxr 1000 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 212	i have to get a better seat for my bike, i did a 175 mile ride and i was hurting. __________________ i have mutiplus sclerosis and well i wanted to ride since i was young so i saved up my money and got good credit and bought me a hell of a bike. i never looked back since

06-08-2008, 01:16 PM	#31 (permalink)
jprisme Clunked into first gear Join Date: Dec 2007 Bike: gsxr 1000 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 212	thanks tricker i might get that . i seen suzuki sold a gel seat and i was considering that. me and my friend were thinking about buying a memory foam bed from a cheap place or buying a used one and taking it to an upholstery shop to make a seat . we figure we could probably get at least 7 seats out of a queen. i know i need to do more research but it seems like a decent idea for the moment. i have sat on the chair and it was heaven __________________ i have mutiplus sclerosis and well i wanted to ride since i was young so i saved up my money and got good credit and bought me a hell of a bike. i never looked back since

06-08-2008, 01:43 PM	#32 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	The final answer is always conditioning, like any physical activity. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-08-2008, 03:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Monkey Butt Powder helps too. Keeping the ol rump dry helps out alot towards not feeling the pain. I have heard the AirHawk seat does wonders too. Of course Rowdy's beads look like it might be a good idea. __________________ No Signature needed.

06-08-2008, 04:03 PM	#34 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	You have to be man enough to withstand the taunting, though. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-08-2008, 04:27 PM	#35 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	+1!!! __________________ No Signature needed.

01-26-2009, 01:05 AM	#36 (permalink)
ednjacks Where Am I ? Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 05 Suzuki C90 Location: NEPA Posts: 47	As long as its not all interstate 600 to 1000 is fine with me.(Just dont tell my wife!!!) __________________ If it dont go, chrome it!!

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