The best type of touring

[Wolfman]

In the Twisties, anything over 250km's starts to wear thin...as for touring...i just love to knock over 700 - 800 km's in a day, 500 at the least, and in fact on Friday this week, Myself & Silverback, are going to do 1150km's on our way to Phillip Island for the WSBK in one day....cant wait..

I just like riding...as much as possible..not as much as Ozzieboy...but as much as i can!

:thumbup:

 

[DaveK]

100-150miles is just a normal saturday/sunday run for me.

My recent tour around scotland was around 250 miles a day, leave about 9 or 10 in the morning, blast through the country at legal *cough* speeds and be at the next campsite for a bbq tea at around 4 ish.

But then again my tours are more for the riding not the sight seeing.

Have a europe trip planned for july this year which will be about the same miles but will be a slower pace with the gf two up and fully loaded. But still have time to go via the alsp for some serious twisty stuff

 

[craig007]

I've done 520 miles to St Louis and back and it was fine. I took a few hours to go up on the arch and rest. It was fun and there was no pain involved. The places that I want to go are around 1000 miles from where I live. I want to ride to a few national parks this year. It will take 2 days at 500 miles per, to get me there.

 

[Hollywood416]

Most of my days when we go out just to ride avg. around 175-225 miles and atleast half that is in the Mountain twisties. A good seat on the FZ will just about make it a dream to run 300 or more in a day. When I replaced mine I went from being able to ride an hour or so before wanting to get off to now I can go a good 3 hours without even getting stiff.

 

[Cmayer31]

I put something else. My weekend rides are typically 100-200 miles and I consider those fun rides vs. touring. I haven't done any true touring yet, but the mileage per day would be dependent upon my destination. I could see 300-400 easy and 500-600 if needed to get to a good location or hit some nice roads. It's all about knowing when to take a break, stretch, and get some shape back in the read end...:thumbup:

 

[bmccrary]

Depends on your location.

A good day ride for me is the 350 plus. The most miles I have riden one day, is probably around 450.

I live about 100 miles from mountains, so in order to get in some good twisties I will put 200 miles of highway/state road riding. Then about 100 or more in the twisties.

Just keep riding, you will get your saddle built up. The cig. breaks are helping anyway. That could be a good excuse to quit smoking...more miles, less cigerettes.

-bryan

 

[SANGER_A2]

Depends on your location.

A good day ride for me is the 350 plus. The most miles I have riden one day, is probably around 450.

I live about 100 miles from mountains, so in order to get in some good twisties I will put 200 miles of highway/state road riding. Then about 100 or more in the twisties.

Just keep riding, you will get your saddle built up. The cig. breaks are helping anyway. That could be a good excuse to quit smoking...more miles, less cigerettes.

-bryan

I quit after my tour. It won't be as fun next time. Lying in the grass, looking up at the sky, smoking a cigarette, with my bike next to me. Good times! :thumbup:

 

[agmom98]

What tpye of corbin do you have, any particular model or do they only make one model?

Corbin seems to only make one off-the-shelf model for the FZ6, and that's the Gunfighter. It works for me...a little hard, but I prefer a little hard over too soft. A too soft saddle causes 'bottoming out' onto the seatpan when riding over bumps.

 

[ozzieboy]

After 400km or so I like to sit on something not bike seat shaped to re-form my butt:spank::spank::spank:...lol. After a nibble, drink and 15min rest I'm right to go again:thumbup:.

I do find though, that moving about the little bit that I do in the twisties, negates the need for a break for those reasons:thumbup:, but I have to stop after 500 - 600km as my wrists get somewhat tired and sore. Usually I stop for an Iced coffee or ginger beer anyway...lol.:cheer:

Did I mention I love riding my bike?

Cheers
Mike

 

[agmom98]

I
Editorial comment: I don't understand the fascination of trying to cram in a bunch of mileage just to earn a certificate or slap a "Iron Butt" sticker on my bike. There must be some unspoken reward to those who endure such misery and discomfort. Kind of like "competitive eating".

For those of us who do this kind of riding, it's like running in a marathon (something that I also do). Why do we do it? To challenge ourselves, learn how to dig deep within ourselves to finish a physical and mental test of endurance. It's not about the certificate, it's about the satisfaction of completing such a difficult mental exercise. Many of us do these distances and never submit the paperwork, having achieved what we set out to do. And just like long distance running, it's nice to know that we can do it if we had to. Like being 1,000 miles away from home and needing to get back in an emergency. Or being able to walk or jog several miles to get help if needed.

 

[agmom98]

I've done 520 miles to St Louis and back and it was fine. I took a few hours to go up on the arch and rest. It was fun and there was no pain involved. The places that I want to go are around 1000 miles from where I live. I want to ride to a few national parks this year. It will take 2 days at 500 miles per, to get me there.

Precisely!!

 

[steveindenmark]

I don't consider 280/300 miles on the highway to be anything more than a 4 hour trip.
I have no problem taking that trip early in the morning, spending the day with friends, and then do the same distance home.
I would do a trip like that on my bike and not in a cage, - on the bike I'm alive the whole time, - in a cage I tend to get annoyed that "I'm not there yet".

If I'm out with no real aim, - just to ride and enjoy the country, I don't even count miles, - since they are irrelevant.

OOOOOhhh you little liar...

Where do all your friends live....POLAND ??

It is only Danes who think that Denmark is HUGE....It is in fact SMALL. :thumbup:

If you do not stop and see things and talk to people you may as just ride round and round the block because tarmac is tarmac is tarmac.

Steve

Steve

 

[Fz6Sa]

OOOOOhhh you little liar...

Where do all your friends live....POLAND ??

It is only Danes who think that Denmark is HUGE....It is in fact SMALL. :thumbup:

If you do not stop and see things and talk to people you may as just ride round and round the block because tarmac is tarmac is tarmac.

Steve

Steve

ha ha,- you grumpy old man

Aalborg - Copenhagen = 430 Km/267 miles one way ....
The add another 20/30 km for getting to the place you are going in the Copenhagen Area, - and bingo

Skagen - Rødby : 554 Km/344 miles one way .....

 

[SANGER_A2]

OOOOOhhh you little liar...
If you do not stop and see things and talk to people you may as just ride round and round the block because tarmac is tarmac is tarmac.

NICE! I like that philosophy. :thumbup:

 

[RangerG]

I have a self imposed limit of 6 hours in the saddle per day. You can still cover a fair bit of ground and still have time to stop and enjoy the scenery and you aren't totally bagged at the end of the day.

 

[DefyInertia]

For those of us who do this kind of riding, it's like running in a marathon (something that I also do). Why do we do it? To challenge ourselves, learn how to dig deep within ourselves to finish a physical and mental test of endurance. It's not about the certificate, it's about the satisfaction of completing such a difficult mental exercise. Many of us do these distances and never submit the paperwork, having achieved what we set out to do. And just like long distance running, it's nice to know that we can do it if we had to. Like being 1,000 miles away from home and needing to get back in an emergency. Or being able to walk or jog several miles to get help if needed.

For me, the question still remains, why do this over all the other things I could choose to do with my time (including other types of riding)?

I'm an advocate of to-each-their-own so spare me. My curiosity revolves around why, not should, or whether it's cool or something. I just find it interesting and one of the last things I'd want to do, let alone if I could be in the twisties as an alternative. :thumbup:

But why ride a motorcycle when you could be playing golf, right? I guess there is no answer......

 

[steveindenmark]

What do they say

"Young riders ride in the direction of a destination"

"Old riders just ride in a direction"

I am one of the old riders and can promise you that the younger riders will really begin to realise what this means after a while.

Steve