Longest Trip Mileage wise
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 153
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From: Ventura Co.
Ya'll make me jealous and feel like a wuss. I have only done one worthy of posting. We rode about 1200 miles in 3 days on the Heritage up to the dragon last year. It was fun and what convinced me to get a touring bike. We did ride 200 miles last Sat riding up to Montgomery to the river.
We are hoping to do more now that we have the Limited. The problem is it is difficult for her getting more than a 3-4 day weekend off (RN supervisor). So we just plan on short trips. One of these days, maybe she can take 2 wks and we can head west, it's on my bucket list.
We are hoping to do more now that we have the Limited. The problem is it is difficult for her getting more than a 3-4 day weekend off (RN supervisor). So we just plan on short trips. One of these days, maybe she can take 2 wks and we can head west, it's on my bucket list.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 556
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From: wisconsin
Did just shy of 4k in 10 days last year on my 06 fatboy. Did 920 (milwaukee to sturgis tried to do iron butt but gave up) in one day on that trip. Weather always plays a big part in any trip. A group of us do at least one big trip a year of over 3k. We always try have a couple days flexibility for the days we hit bad weather. I carry an air hawk in the saddle bag and take it on and off each gas stop. Also have drink holder to keep liquids in. Really hot days I load up a water bottle with ice and drink it as it melts. Wear under armour under my clothes too. Anything is doable as long as you plan and set it up correctly.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 771
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From: St. Bonifacius, MN
My longest was Minneapolis to Alaska and back. About 8400 miles in three weeks with my wife on the back of my Road King.
We are going to try that trip again next year, but take 4 weeks with her riding her Spyder and me on my Road Gluide. That is if we can convince our bosses to let us take 4 weeks in a row off.
We are going to try that trip again next year, but take 4 weeks with her riding her Spyder and me on my Road Gluide. That is if we can convince our bosses to let us take 4 weeks in a row off.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 256
Likes: 12
From: Holbrook, Az
Did Run for the Wall all the way this year. Spent Sunday night in Richmond. Headed home on Monday morning. Back in Holbrook, Az, Thursday evening. 2148 miles including Tail of the Dragon. Last day was 860 miles. Total mileage was 6169.
Last edited by ch54; Jun 28, 2013 at 08:15 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 742
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 742
Likes: 4
From: Twin Cities, MN
My two "long" trips were pretty good runs!
April 2005: I left Waverly, IA rode to Des Moines, then to Chicago, then to Birmingham, AL. Saw two days of NASCAR at Talladega Motor Speedway, and turned around to come home! Started out with a frosty 37° in Des Moines, 42° leaving Chicago, and 36° leaving Birmingham... then cold and windy all the way home! (Who knew we'd have a cold stretch to start out May, 2005!)
About 2,500 miles round-trip, in 5 days. Great trip, but the bike sat for about a week after that!
(2004 FLHPi with a stock seat and no mods!)
Sept 2012: Left the NW Twin Cities at 4:30 AM, 40° out, heading South.
Went thru Waterloo, IA to St Louis, to SE Missouri. The next day, went to see the Jack Daniels Distillery (and tour) then thru Chattanooga and finally arriving in Augusta. Toured around the S. Carolina/Georgia area a couple days (Waffle House!!), then rode back thru Deals Gap and The Dragon. Great weather the entire trip, once the sun came up that first day!
Rode just over 4,000 miles from Saturday to Saturday, getting home before noon that last leg!!
April 2005: I left Waverly, IA rode to Des Moines, then to Chicago, then to Birmingham, AL. Saw two days of NASCAR at Talladega Motor Speedway, and turned around to come home! Started out with a frosty 37° in Des Moines, 42° leaving Chicago, and 36° leaving Birmingham... then cold and windy all the way home! (Who knew we'd have a cold stretch to start out May, 2005!)
About 2,500 miles round-trip, in 5 days. Great trip, but the bike sat for about a week after that!
(2004 FLHPi with a stock seat and no mods!)
Sept 2012: Left the NW Twin Cities at 4:30 AM, 40° out, heading South.
Went thru Waterloo, IA to St Louis, to SE Missouri. The next day, went to see the Jack Daniels Distillery (and tour) then thru Chattanooga and finally arriving in Augusta. Toured around the S. Carolina/Georgia area a couple days (Waffle House!!), then rode back thru Deals Gap and The Dragon. Great weather the entire trip, once the sun came up that first day!
Rode just over 4,000 miles from Saturday to Saturday, getting home before noon that last leg!!
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