What is your avg riding distance?

[Red_bike]

Thanks to all for the great information that you have shared. It lets me know that the bike can handle a 150 mile trip at 55 – 60 if the rider can do it. He will be using it for around town mostly but I am sure there will be times he will want to get out and ride a little. He has taken the windshield off and wants to try to ride without it to see how it feels. He knows it will help with wind but he likes the way the bike looks without it. Thanks again guy.

Duck

[short stop]

I travel on the highway regularly to work and back, about 35km of highway each way. To be honest, I haven't done any super-long trips with my bike yet, but I don't think I'd be comfortable with the bike completely stock. After a long ride, I find my hands going numb from vibration, and my bum, pelvis and back are sore from the riding position.

Don't get me wrong, I'm very pleased with my l'il GZed's ability to handle the busy Toronto highways, but I think I'll either have to upgrade or seriously modify her in order to do any long trips.

[Jer]

thats how I feel too. The overall comfort level isnt there for me to be on it for more than 45 min or so in a stretch.

Its the only bike I have ridden, so I cant speak for going bigger.

[bonehead]

I'm trying to decide wether to ride mine to my deer lease tommorrow, 185 mi one way. just weighing the pros and cons. If I do, I will post how it went.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Jer

Its the only bike I have ridden, so I cant speak for going bigger.

I got a bigger bike; still cruiser style. It appears that an hour is going to be my limit......even with a $400 seat.
But then, no two butts are exactly alike. :roll:

If comfort on LONG rides is your primary goal, a cruiser is not the best choice.
Something with a BIG seat and pegs below you instead of out in front is much better.
An ST 1300 does nicely!! :cool:

[alanmcorcoran]

My weak point is the area between my shoulder blades. Based on my experience riding bicycles for long periods of time, I suspect I might develop some greater endurance if I consistently rode longer distances, but right now I really start to cramp up at about 200 miles. Given my other commitments this summer, I have been mostly limited to the commute to work and occasional 70 mile round trippers which don't pose a comfort problem.

FYI, I get the shoulder blade/below the neck stiffness whether I'm riding the Strat or the GZ. I've tried varying my stance, etc. but it just seem I have weak muscles for holding up my damn head. The helmet probably doesn't help - I usually wear the heavier full facer on longer/freeway trips.

I have a decent seat (and floorboards), but I would rank it at least a notch or two below the Goldwing Touring style with the backrest and everythin.

[Jer]

I think the time is right for a new invention.

2 words.

RECUMBANT MOTORCYCLES!

:2tup:

[alanmcorcoran]

I think they have those already - they're called "choppers."

[Jer]

The chopper stance. I'll never get it. It looks like you were frozen as you jumped out of a tree on somebody and then put on a bike.

[bonehead]

Well, I did the ride to my deer lease. Went over on friday and was able to keep it around 60-65. on the way back sunday, had a stout headwind and could only get 50-55 out of it. And my ass is still sore. If I ever do it again, it will be on a bigger bike.