Question on Long Distance rides

[wasabi805]

Hi everyone.

If i were planning on making close to a 300 mile ride, what is a safe range of time that i can ride my HT motor until i have to pull over to let her cool down? How long should she cool for?

Thanks.

 

[bairdco]

i've never made a trek that far, but i've ridden 30+ miles, full throttle, in about 90 degree weather, only stopping for lights, and never had a problem.

 

[Dave31]

I have gone 13 hours with only stopping for me to rest not my motor.

 

[Kevlarr]

I have gone 13 hours with only stopping for me to rest not my motor.

All I can say is OUCH!

After about an hour (or a tank of gas) I suffer from numb bum and I can't feel my fingers. lol

 

[wasabi805]

I have gone 13 hours with only stopping for me to rest not my motor.

that makes me feel more confident about this trip.

 

[silverbear]

I hope you chronicle the trip... take pictures. Good luck.
SB

 

[bairdco]

i think if your bike's tuned right, it'll wear you down before it overheats. i'm with Fair on this. all the long rides i've taken, i need a break before my bike does.

 

[THSeaMonster]

What about engine failure from randomness?

What could you bring as a backup measure? I know i got pedals, but besides that?
(keep in mind it would have to fit in a backpack)

 

[silverbear]

What about engine failure from randomness?

What could you bring as a backup measure? I know i got pedals, but besides that?
(keep in mind it would have to fit in a backpack)

A cell phone. And let someone know where you're going so you have a backup rescue person who can bring you what you need or pick you and the bike up. A spare rear wheel, tube, tools, chain links, gas line, cables, etc. spare motor gets kind of heavy in the back pack. Randomness covers a large area including personal health and accidents. That's why such a trip is an adventure... venturing out into world of possibility.
SB

 

[BSAmase]

Im thinking of doing the same mate only issue I have is so far im not sure how many miles or kilometres here my tank will get me

 

[Greg58]

I don't think you noticed but this thread is 8 years old, I have rode 75 miles in a day on one of my bikes. Depending on tank size 70 to 75 miles should be close to your gas mileage, I would do a half tank run to see how far you can go. I carry a water bottle filled with fuel on long runs to get me back just in case.