(883 Question) Just how far?

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Feb 8, 2011 | 11:15 AM

#11

Captain Chaos

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I did about 400mi in one day right after I got my Sportster. Unfortuantely, winter set in before I could ride any significant distance. I did manage to put a little over 4,000mi on it in the 3 months I owned it before the snow started falling.

As far as how far would I have ridden it? As far as my wallet would allow. 400mi was nothing.

Feb 8, 2011 | 12:18 PM

#12

wrussi

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taking mine to tampa this weekend. 250 mile trip

Feb 8, 2011 | 12:43 PM

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TSD1959

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From: Cave Creek, AZ

I rode over 300 miles one day, yet never got more than 40 miles from home.There are lots of fun and scenic roads here in the area north of Phoenix.

Plan on farther away trips this spring. I'm guessing I maybe can only go about 130-150 miles on a tank, so I'll have to remember to watch the trip meter and fill up often. Can be a long way between gas stations in rural Arizona.

'10 883L

Feb 8, 2011 | 12:43 PM

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DizWolf

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iG587

Sounds good to me... I didn't think many people would do such long runs, since the fuel tank is so small. I'm in between the iron and the superlow right now, as they were the two bikes I felt the most confortable with.

I got a Superlow in October, as my first bike. I'm 6'1" 185 pounds. Took it for a couple of 300 mile rides and was very comfortable on it. Debating forwards or highway pegs. I'm hoping this snow melts soon so I can get back to riding.

Feb 8, 2011 | 12:46 PM

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micky

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From: Inverness scotland

Done 1200 miles on a summer trip to Ireland last year on my 883 with my girlfriend on the back, she drove like a dream..the GF also moved well

Feb 8, 2011 | 01:16 PM

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fox4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iG587

I almost always ride in a group. On long interstate jaunts everyone likes to stop every 100-130 miles to get off the bike and move around a bit. This is perfect because this is about the time I need to fill up my 3 gallon tank. The size of the fuel tank has never limited my riding.

Feb 8, 2011 | 02:01 PM

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2011Deluxe

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Did 5700 miles in 10 days on my bone stock 86 XLCH but back then I was too young to feel any pain....

Feb 8, 2011 | 07:28 PM

#18

RATROD HOG

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From: eastern Pa

how far ?

well last summer did a east coast to the west coast trip
on my 06 sporty
late summer i pick up a 02 kz1000 Police bike for the longer hauls
here are some pic.

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