Harley commuters?
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,956
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From: CA
First two years were 30 miles a day but the last 3 years have been 60 miles a day year round in rough traffic on a softail and dyna.
Had issues with inner primary bearing and brakes wearing early. It's also hard to keep shiny but I grew out of that phase.
I have some heated gloves for cold mornings and different jackets for the varying seasons. Otherwise I'm military so I wear my uniform to and from work but I've thought about getting overpants to handle those days with light precipitation.
Had issues with inner primary bearing and brakes wearing early. It's also hard to keep shiny but I grew out of that phase.
I have some heated gloves for cold mornings and different jackets for the varying seasons. Otherwise I'm military so I wear my uniform to and from work but I've thought about getting overpants to handle those days with light precipitation.
Last edited by _Gir_; Feb 8, 2017 at 08:24 PM. Reason: grammar
Road Captain
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 544
Likes: 61
From: San Diego
I ride just shy of 100 miles a day here in San Diego County. I live in the mountains so it isn't all sunshine and happiness
Fairly stock LRS with a Lucky Daves seat. I carry a back pack for extra gear. Just added a small bag for paperwork. Also use a GoPro daily so when someone takes me down my wife can get justice.
Edit: oh yeah, you also asked for experience. Tires flatten out in the center for sure. Impacts your Cornering. Gets tiring riding for commuting and definitely takes some of the magic out of riding. You HAVE to take the time to do a ride JUST for fun.
I just passed 8k miles today. 1200 miles were riding it back from buying it in CO, and all but about 200 miles of the rest is commuting. I recently realized I have to get out there just for fun. Don't let go of that.
Fairly stock LRS with a Lucky Daves seat. I carry a back pack for extra gear. Just added a small bag for paperwork. Also use a GoPro daily so when someone takes me down my wife can get justice.
Edit: oh yeah, you also asked for experience. Tires flatten out in the center for sure. Impacts your Cornering. Gets tiring riding for commuting and definitely takes some of the magic out of riding. You HAVE to take the time to do a ride JUST for fun.
I just passed 8k miles today. 1200 miles were riding it back from buying it in CO, and all but about 200 miles of the rest is commuting. I recently realized I have to get out there just for fun. Don't let go of that.
Last edited by WH1_T-type; Feb 8, 2017 at 09:13 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 195
Likes: 42
From: SoCal
I love my work situation! Though I don't commute because I live at one of the company's locations. I monitor 25 buildings overnight for a residential property management company in L.A.. So all night, 5 nights at week, I get to ride from building to building on my Sportster parking just before dawn traffic. Not high mileage but fun. And I feel so cool arriving to weekly corporate meetings in riding gear.
I have my bike, a sissy bar and that's it!
I have my bike, a sissy bar and that's it!
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,528
Likes: 647
From: Saint Charles, Missouri
16 miles to work, but have to go to other buildings, from as short at 2 miles to 45 miles one way. I live to ride, so it never gets boring, but can get exciting with some of the brains behind the wheel nowadays!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,482
Likes: 632
From: NorCal Rocklin
I have a 35 mile commute one way. Every single day rain or shine. Takes me 45 to 1 hour. If I drove it would take me 1.5 to 2 hours a day.
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From: PA
When I'm able to ride to work (3 seasons) I always leave a half hour earlier in the morning than when I take the cage. I take some country roads instead of 50 miles on the highway, so it's more pleasurable than just a commute. For the ride home, if I don't have to worry about dropping temps or early sunset, I pretty much take any road I want and don't care about the time.
But the best riding by far is when there's no destination and no clock to worry about.
But the best riding by far is when there's no destination and no clock to worry about.
