Longest ride
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From: Sterling Heights, MI
Longest ride
Was wondering what the longest ride you've done on a Sportster. I have an 05 1200C and want to make some runs next summer. The bike has been in storage since I bought it in late 05 due to deployments and now I am just back and it will be laid up for the winter again. Are three and four hundred mile days if one is set up properly?
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From: Ozark Country
RE: Longest ride
It's not the bike that's the limiting factor, it's the person riding it and how much 'wear and tear' they want to put on their body.
The bike could run 24/7 without a problem.
I've done numerous 500+ mile daily runs on my 1200C without any real discomfort.
I love the stock seat, others hate it.
Just set the bike up to your preferences (as far as comfort), and you are good to go.
The bike could run 24/7 without a problem.
I've done numerous 500+ mile daily runs on my 1200C without any real discomfort.
I love the stock seat, others hate it.
Just set the bike up to your preferences (as far as comfort), and you are good to go.
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From: Vancouver B.C. Canada
RE: Longest ride
So far my longest ride is 200+, I am planning on some long ride next summer.
This is what holding me back from getting a aftermarket seat, the stock seat is so comfortable. My friend got a 04 Softail, he ordered more than three 2-up seats but none of them are comfortable for long ride, gel... you name it. Finally he gave up, trade in for a 07 Softail custom. LOL What a good excuse to get a brand new bike.
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I love the stock seat, others hate it.
I love the stock seat, others hate it.
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RE: Longest ride
I've done 500 miles in a day, mostly mountain & canyon country. Only about 60 miles on the interstate. I got the pillowtop seat from HD & it was great. The stock seat was too narrow for my middleaged butt
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: Longest ride
1700 miles. I flew from Az to Tenn. to get my 05 1200 C. Two of the days coming back with the bike were 10 hour days. Stock seat works great for me. You probably have to also factor in that I'm 72 years old.
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RE: Longest ride
Dude you kick ***!
But ya 500+ a day is doable, just depends on how stead fast you are. Because you WILL want to go home after 300 miles. The real trick at that point is to focus on the ride again and not your acheing knees.
But ya 500+ a day is doable, just depends on how stead fast you are. Because you WILL want to go home after 300 miles. The real trick at that point is to focus on the ride again and not your acheing knees.
ORIGINAL: whaap
1700 miles. I flew from Az to Tenn. to get my 05 1200 C. Two of the days coming back with the bike were 10 hour days. Stock seat works great for me. You probably have to also factor in that I'm 72 years old.
1700 miles. I flew from Az to Tenn. to get my 05 1200 C. Two of the days coming back with the bike were 10 hour days. Stock seat works great for me. You probably have to also factor in that I'm 72 years old.
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I'll be doing some 500 mile trips this summer. Seat time is a great way to get used to longer rides.
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From: Shreveport, LA
RE: Longest ride
Last June solo from Shreveport to Amarillo (600mi). Next day Amarillo to Steamboat Springs, Co (650mi). Three days later Steamboat Springs to Grand Junction (150 mi). Two days later Grand Junction to Amarillo (700mi). Last Day Amarillo to Shreveport (620mi) Total miles including sightseeing 3010 mi. Stock 883c, stock seat, windshield. Lil Sporty never missed a beat but was a litle sluggish between 6000-13000ft (Still snow up there but roads clear>