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#977653 MidwestMike (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 4779 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   MaiRoadie wrote: Father_Pobasturd wrote: The Road Star is not designed for long distance riding. Look at touring bikes and you'll see one common denominator...footrest position. You need your feet under you for long distance riding, not out in front of you where it's a constant struggle to keep them out there. That wears on you. You may see "hiway pegs" on a Gold Wing, but ask one of those guys how long he actually keeps his feet out there on them. Interesting, however my knees cannot take the feet underneath riding position. I think this is probably just for people with knee issues though, but it also seems more fit people ride Goldwings and BMWs, while those in the weight prowess class go long distance on cruisers. This is why I went from the Interceptor to the Roadie. I do mostly stay on the floorboards though with stints on highway pegs to stretch out. I remember when I first got my R* I'm following my buddy on his HD when we go over some tough railroad tracks. I see him stand up a bit, but with my bike and stock floorboards my feet are too far forward to let me stand up or take any weight off. I suppose that is also preventing me from scooting around in the seat and make minor adjustments for comfort as I ride.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #977683 mmrider (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 170 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   Just did 2000 miles in a week. I didn't get overly uncomfortable until the last day and a half or so. That being said, I'm thinking of entering the market for a royal star venture or hd electra glide ultra classic. My funnest times on the bike are when I'm farthest from home, I'd like to pick something up that gets me there more comfortably.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #977688 theshredbaron (User) Bach'n'roll baby! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1133 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   Kaidallac wrote: Comfort is the key. I usually stop at 100 miles to gas up, have a drink, relieve myself and move on. 400-500 miles per day is a breeze when you break down to 100 mile increments!!! +1 I usually stop in 75-90 minute increments, regardless of how I'm feeling. A drink, a piss, a stretch, and I'm good to go. We were on the road 11 hours to get to Celina (due to avoiding I-75 and stopping every 75 mins or so for a few minutes) - made all the difference in the world.   Logged     Welease Bwian!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #977689 Jlb76 (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1609 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   Last year and buddy and I did a 12 hour trip and we stopped every couple of hours and it wasn't too bad for me. This year we are going to ride down to the Dragon and give it a shot. We've both been wanting to go there so this year we'll make it happen.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #977707 Boatmark (User) Roadie fan, just blowin' down the road... Platinum Boarder Posts: 6811 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   Kaidallac wrote: Pepper Jack wrote: Kaidallac wrote: Comfort is the key. I usually stop at 100 miles to gas up, have a drink, relieve myself and move on. 400-500 miles per day is a breeze when you break down to 100 mile increments!!! Greed!! Also agree their are better long distance bikes than the R* Pepper Jack, mine is a roadstar. just modified as an UltraStar for touring. KaiSame here.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #977711 Cqyqte (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 479 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   I ride long distance alot and I have ridden a number of bikes in many configurations, what one man finds comfortable others may find painful. I road this Roadstar to Sturgis and back from Toronto and I was 59 years old when I did it. For the most part I was comfortable, would I want to do it now on the same bike (63 now) not so much, but I would if it was my only ride.   Logged     RoadieGlide 2001   The administrator has disabled public write access. #977720 erizo (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 2729 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   Kaidallac wrote: Comfort is the key. I usually stop at 100 miles to gas up, have a drink, relieve myself and move on. 400-500 miles per day is a breeze when you break down to 100 mile increments!!! yep. that´s about nailed it. the knack is knowing where your comfort zone is and sticking inside it. I normally do increments of 200kms, stop, have a coffee and a stretch, then back on the road. riding position is subjective. with my feet underneath me i´m knackered after 300kms (arthritis in left knee, no cruciate ligaments in the right), so with the forwards i´m good to go for an 800km day without feeling like I've been locked in a small box afterwards remove the hurry, find your own pace, and the miles just disappear - whatever you´re riding   Logged     be realistic - demand the impossible!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #977734 fpontarolo (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 320 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   Since you have to get gas every 140 miles or so, if you're on the freeway going 75mph, you have to take a break about every 1 1/2 hours. Works for me. Left Phoenix last year at 7:00 PM and arrived in Klamath Falls,Ore at 5:00PM. 22hours and almost 1100 miles. Stopped about 15 times and got lost in San Bernardino at 3 in the morning. 2008 Road Star, 1950 body!   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #977752 twowheeltherapy (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3297 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   erizo wrote: remove the hurry, find your own pace, and the miles just disappear - whatever you´re riding That's such a good way to put it. Each road trip you take over time should reveal what works and what doesn't FOR YOU. Eventually everything will be dialed in, the bike, your load, your gear, and your multi-day trips will lengthen in time and increase in frequency.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #977772 HotRodStar (User) Midnight Rider RRRRRRRR Platinum Boarder Posts: 2669 Re:Comfort / Endurance Time on bike = Rest Stop 1 Year, 7 Months ago   I had NO issues keeping my feet on the boards for my 3750 mile vacation trip to Celina and back home to Phoenix. Ive never ridden a Wing or any other touring bike, but I did just fine at 500 miles per day and did one day at 720 from just outside Tulsa to Celina. The Roadies do just fine as touring bikes if you set them up for yourself to it with. As for group riding, not that much into them. Did the ride this year at Celina and had a good time, very nice seeing the veterans monument the Eagle Riders took us to, but could have just as easily stayed behind and listened to George and Steve jam. Drums, the ride you went on sounds interesting, but would like to do something like that with a smaller more dedicated group. Will get you those pics this weekend Rod   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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