mellis1951 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I went to Sturgis this year and ended up riding home , a 800 mile trip from Wall, all in one day. I left Wall about 8:30 and got home about 7:30. I have a 2000 1100 RT and I couldn't have asked for a better ride, although I wish I would have bought one of those gel/sheepskin seatcovers in Sturgis. It was my first trip that long, but it won't be my last! I'm attaching a picture my wife took when I pulled in the driveway. Link to comment
W8NONU Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 That's a pretty good day ride.... A few more miles and you can qualify for an Iron Butt ride. I enjoy the Black Hills area and the west in general for riding. Welcome to the board. Link to comment
Flyer5 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I went to Sturgis this year and ended up riding home , a 800 mile trip from Wall, all in one day. I left Wall about 8:30 and got home about 7:30. I have a 2000 1100 RT and I couldn't have asked for a better ride, although I wish I would have bought one of those gel/sheepskin seatcovers in Sturgis. It was my first trip that long, but it won't be my last! I'm attaching a picture my wife took when I pulled in the driveway. Welcome to the board . Thats the best bike out there not that I'm biased or anything. Also the fastest color .. Dave Link to comment
Bob Foley Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Mark--welcome to the board.You need to think about some protective gear real soon. Mesh works good for this time of year. A full face helmet would be a good investment. Take a look at the thread in motorcycle talk about burning butts. It will help put out the fire! Good luck and ride safe. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Welcome aboard.....looks like you forgot the sunscreen.. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Mark, Welcome aboard! Hey don't be shy, tell us a bit about yourself in the way of an intro letter (if I missed one the 'scuse me) and by filling out yur profile more! Cheers to you and to many, many, many more rides. Ride safe! Link to comment
Knifemaker Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Welcome and keep the wheels turning.... Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Congrats! x2 on the comment about protective gear. It actually helps you go longer. I've had my '97 R1100RT out for over 1,200 in a day followed by a couple of 1,000 & 900 milers. It's more enjoyable if you haven't got so much wind, sun, dehydration, freezing, rocks pingging.... Great to have you here Link to comment
Volfan615 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Wow that's quite a ride. There is no way my butt would last that long. Link to comment
mellis1951 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yea, the protective gear is on shopping wishlist. What's best for protective pants? Thanks. Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yea, the protective gear is on shopping wishlist. What's best for protective pants? Thanks. That's like asking if Blondes are better than Brunettes. There's lots of choices, and lots of good products out there. Everything will be a tradeoff between protection, cost, practicality, comfort, and climate. Something that's great in the hot humid summers of Florida is not going to be a good choice for the winters of Chicago. You'll most likely wind up with several sets of gear to deal with different circumstances. Link to comment
BereIsland Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Great ride, do 800 miles here in the UK and you might fall of the end Steve Link to comment
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