Harleys and the Iron Butt?
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From: Fennario
I did a SS1000 on my Road Glide Ultra in June, no problem. I'd disagree with the statement you heard about Harley ergonomics. To me, long distance riding is more about the rider than the ride.
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I did cocoa beach florida to richmond virginia approx 780miles. It was done stopping only for gas on a 06 superglide with stiff lowering springs, drag bars, badlander seat and no windshield. It took me about 12hrs. When i finally got home i didnt touch the bike for a week. I couldve used a chiropractor too
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ks6c, OK! Now I have an additional reason for the ride. I am planning the ride for the longest day so you'll have a wait but I will post you a picture when I have fulfilled the promise.
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I've been fascinated by the Iron Butt for a long time. I recently saw a statement that said very few HDs enter and the main reason is that 'the ergonomics of most HDs" won't support true long distance riding. I am planning a 1000 mile day next summer (bucket list stuff) and think my Ultra is well up to it. But I'd be interested in others views on the statement and the fact that more HDs don't get involved.
mikebaby
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From: Castle Rock, CO
FD2, let me give you another option for the summer solstice - the Royal British Legion Riders 1K:
http://www.rblr1000.co.uk/
Great cause and put on in partnership with the IBA UK crew, and you'd meet several hundred other like-minded riders.
Cheers
Dan
http://www.rblr1000.co.uk/
Great cause and put on in partnership with the IBA UK crew, and you'd meet several hundred other like-minded riders.
Cheers
Dan
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Makes a lot of sense Dan, and has resonance as I was in the RBL as was my Mum and Dad and I have been involved in some fund raising stuff for them recently. The down side (apart from not trying the bars you id'd) is the roads over here - which are both congested and, on the northern route at least, the one I would probably follow, two lane and twisty.
Ok, I am going to get into the research. Thanks for the suggestion.
Pete
Ok, I am going to get into the research. Thanks for the suggestion.
Pete
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I have done three one day rides of 860+ miles and one of just under 1K in the past three years. These were on an Ultra. The three were all around 13 hours. The 1K was 22.5 hours going up and across Canada where you can't make time like you can on the Interstates in the US. When on the two to three tours I do each year the average day is at 600 miles.
My son did an official 1K Iron Butt last year on a Street Bob. I have never heard that a Touring Harley was not good for touring. I Have been from Alaska to Key West From East to West on a HD without any riding comfort Issue. He accompanied me on His Street Bob and accumulated 38K touring.
But then I'm only 71 so I can't speak for those with less capabilities.
My son did an official 1K Iron Butt last year on a Street Bob. I have never heard that a Touring Harley was not good for touring. I Have been from Alaska to Key West From East to West on a HD without any riding comfort Issue. He accompanied me on His Street Bob and accumulated 38K touring.
But then I'm only 71 so I can't speak for those with less capabilities.
Last edited by lh4x4; Oct 28, 2011 at 07:03 PM.