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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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I'm heading to the key's in a few weeks it's about 1500 mi. I was wondering if anyone here has done that distance in under 24 hours. I have done 1000 mi under 24 several times I have gotten to the point now that it's normal for me to do 1000 mi under 24.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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@ 70 mph it is over 21 hrs with no stops. With about 7-8 stops for fuel, bathrooms & eating you should be right @ 24 hrs. Good luck

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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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Sure Bandit, no problem. Get Jerry Reed to fill the Cledus position, throw in a little Sally Field and watch out for smokey. And after you are good and tired don't forget to put the kickstand down when you stop for gas. I've done around 1200/1300 many times, 1500 is really pushing it. Go for it and let us know if you pull it off.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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I find thaqt hard to do in a cage let alone on a bike. Good Luck Man.
 
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Originally Posted by twistedcherokee
@ 70 mph it is over 21 hrs with no stops. With about 7-8 stops for fuel, bathrooms & eating you should be right @ 24 hrs. Good luck
and if you get caught in one city with rush-hour traffic, all bets are off.

good luck man...
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fortygeek
and if you get caught in one city with rush-hour traffic, all bets are off.

good luck man...
Yeah I have Tampa, Atlanta, and Nashville to worry about I'm thinking of leaving in the evening and ride trough the night and I will be traveling during the week so rush-hour could be a problem.
 
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Um ... I must have missed the post that explained ... WHY???
 
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It's up to You, but for Your safety, You should'nt try to do it.
 
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Um ... I must have missed the post that explained ... WHY???
Just because. I have 3 days to get home but I thought I'd see if I could do it. If I get to tired I'll stop and sleep.
 
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Here's my opinion:

Everyone has heard of iron *** rides but that sounds more like a dumb *** ride. I hope you don't hurt yourself or someone else.
 
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