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Ok in a car I can drive 36 - 40 hrs. straight, with only fast food and gas stops. Has anybody done something like this on a bike? I ask because I want to get to my destinatime, visit then take my time coming home. Its 2200 miles
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Not that I know of but I do remember reading about a lady that used to write articles for one of the HD type magazines, running off of the road one night and not surviving. They assumed she fell asleep. Don't push your self too hard.
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It's a matter of apples and,oranges.Is your motorcycle climate controlled?I rode 16 hrs. at one shot,made a little over 1200 miles but it was a waste of time as the next day was a struggle to make 300.Better off both health wise and,safety to break it up.I for one hate dodging trees growing in the middle of the road and,air horn's from big truck's are a rude way to wake up.
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I once did 1300 miles in 24 hours, but I was much younger then and had a little chemical help. I don't do that anymore, and it was one of those things you look back on and wonder how you survived.
I've done some trips where we averaged over 800 miles a day for 3 days, but I will never do that again. Too tired for safety, too sore for the next day to have much fun.
Last year we did a trip where we covered 600 miles a day for the first two days and that was still too much to really enjoy it.
Depends a lot on your bike and the weather also. A comfy touring bike makes it a lot easier to cover a lot of ground, but bad weather, too hot, too cold, too much wind, can make it rough to cover 200 miles a day.
These days I try to keep it to around 300 miles a day.
I've done some trips where we averaged over 800 miles a day for 3 days, but I will never do that again. Too tired for safety, too sore for the next day to have much fun.
Last year we did a trip where we covered 600 miles a day for the first two days and that was still too much to really enjoy it.
Depends a lot on your bike and the weather also. A comfy touring bike makes it a lot easier to cover a lot of ground, but bad weather, too hot, too cold, too much wind, can make it rough to cover 200 miles a day.
These days I try to keep it to around 300 miles a day.
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I concur with the responses you've gotten so far. I'd suggest, if you have 2200 miles to go to break it up with a long day, followed by a relatively short day to recover somewhat. Maybe 750 followed by 350 then 750 and 350 again to make the journey in 4 days without killing yourself.
Last year I had to get home from Texas Hill country in two days to get to work. The first day was 860 miles and the second was 400. The first day was a push, but I was fresh. After a good night's sleep, the 400 felt like a really easy day even though 400 is still a good long ride.
This summer I took a trip to California. It was the trip of a lifetime and I'm glad I budgeted enough time to enjoy the journey. You didn't say which parts of the country you'll be traveling through, but I recommend you take a little time to enjoy the scenery. We live in a big, beautiful country. You can really enjoy the journey at 350 miles a day taking two lane back roads.
Last year I had to get home from Texas Hill country in two days to get to work. The first day was 860 miles and the second was 400. The first day was a push, but I was fresh. After a good night's sleep, the 400 felt like a really easy day even though 400 is still a good long ride.
This summer I took a trip to California. It was the trip of a lifetime and I'm glad I budgeted enough time to enjoy the journey. You didn't say which parts of the country you'll be traveling through, but I recommend you take a little time to enjoy the scenery. We live in a big, beautiful country. You can really enjoy the journey at 350 miles a day taking two lane back roads.
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Wichita to Boulder, about 520 mi., 10 hours, 63 yrs. young, 2006 Deuce, done it six times in the past two years to visit sick friend, ( passed last summer ). Not that hard to do since there is little to see between here and Colo. on I 70.
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I can do about 450 miles in about 7 hours, but that's pushing it pretty good, and you need good roads and good weather. I'd rather take 8 or 9 hours and enjoy the ride more. I've done 1600 miles in 3 days, and I'll probably do this again next summer, but I'll have a three day break before I do it again to get home. To cover the 1600 miles in 3 days I'm on the bike 11 to 12 hours each day. I can do more miles and time on the bike, I just try to play it safe and not get hurt.
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Like you I have pushed 32 hours in a truck from Portland Indiana to home in Utah. I did 2200 in 3 days on the bike last year and it was just as hard, if not harder. The last day was in high winds, rain and snow. The elements really take their toll on a bike.