Originally Posted By: Robster
Originally Posted By: nomochevys
NOt 750 cc but I sit on a rigid mount sportster 1200 for over 8 hours and 400 plus miles. STopped only to get gas. A lot of this was at night so it was high stress. I have never been that tired in my life when I crawled off of it.
I should add I had 150 miles per day many times on a old Kawasaki 175 F7 2 stroke. It would run 75 flat out but I ran it about 55 all of the time. I had to stop every 40 or 50 miles to let my hands stop tingling from the vibration. The bike was just as solid as could be though. I was young at the time and never thought twice about going anywhere on it.
I hate to brag, but I rode a 2003 1200 HD Sportster (rigid engine mounts) 1035 miles in about 18 hours for the purpose of joining the Ironbutt Association. Had to keep records and receipts for fuel / food stops / times etc. and submit all that stuff for certification. That being said, my butt was draggin' when I got off that bike. . .I think I slept for about 12 hours. . .and I couldn't feel the fingers on my right hand for a few days. . . .I'm proud of that certificate though!
^^ I also have a 97 Sporty 1200 and have done a couple 13+ hour 2-up rides stopping for gas. I have the Ultima gel/foam seat which makes a big difference along with ISO grips and cushy floorboards. Got the older better Ultima before they went to a cheaper construction. I'm able to ride all day and still walk after the ride. Still a little buzzed up, but not bad - I've had worse.
Originally Posted By: nomochevys
NOt 750 cc but I sit on a rigid mount sportster 1200 for over 8 hours and 400 plus miles. STopped only to get gas. A lot of this was at night so it was high stress. I have never been that tired in my life when I crawled off of it.
I should add I had 150 miles per day many times on a old Kawasaki 175 F7 2 stroke. It would run 75 flat out but I ran it about 55 all of the time. I had to stop every 40 or 50 miles to let my hands stop tingling from the vibration. The bike was just as solid as could be though. I was young at the time and never thought twice about going anywhere on it.
I hate to brag, but I rode a 2003 1200 HD Sportster (rigid engine mounts) 1035 miles in about 18 hours for the purpose of joining the Ironbutt Association. Had to keep records and receipts for fuel / food stops / times etc. and submit all that stuff for certification. That being said, my butt was draggin' when I got off that bike. . .I think I slept for about 12 hours. . .and I couldn't feel the fingers on my right hand for a few days. . . .I'm proud of that certificate though!
^^ I also have a 97 Sporty 1200 and have done a couple 13+ hour 2-up rides stopping for gas. I have the Ultima gel/foam seat which makes a big difference along with ISO grips and cushy floorboards. Got the older better Ultima before they went to a cheaper construction. I'm able to ride all day and still walk after the ride. Still a little buzzed up, but not bad - I've had worse.
