Just logged over 1000 miles

[DTOM]

That's very impressive, especially since I assume the speed limits in those eastern states aren't as high as they are here in the west. I rode 2,000 miles through Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana in 5 days last week, but was greatly helped by the 80 MPH limit on most of the interstates. Even the mountain road below (Beartooth Pass in Montana) was posted at 70! With very little traffic and great pavement I had an incredible ride.

I can't imagine a better bike than a GL1800 for logging these kind of distances. Back in the late 70s I rode 900 miles over a single night (with the 55 MPH national speed limit!) on my Kawasaki KZ-900. Even with a Vetter fairing that trip took a lot out of me.

Amen to that! My friend and I have recently started a tradition of doing an Iron Butt ride every May. Last year was the 50CC and this year was the Border to Border. It is a great way to get somewhere fast and experience the many different climates and terrain of the US in a relatively short period of time. For me, a motorcycle trip is more about the riding and less about sightseeing...but we do build in multiple days to hit the fun roads, eat great meals, and have time to see the "can't miss" sights after the Iron Butt challenge is met. After the 50CC I loved to ride Shenandoah NP, BRP, Dragon, Cherohala, etc in that neck of the woods. This year after the border to border we enjoyed the Washington, Oregon, and N. California coasts. I haven't experienced long distances on any other bike, but I too can't imagine anything being better equipped for it than my former Wing and current F6B. I can honestly say I don't tire of 12 hour days, but I think the fact that we stick to State roads instead of Interstate helps in keeping things interesting.

[Dweisman429]

Yeah...yeasterday was all riding except for a 1 hour stop at the Iron Pony store near columbus ohio...very cool place.

I put just over 500 miles on today...made a big circle through Rhode Island, then to Boston, up to Maine, then N.H. and Vermont before rolling back into CT.

I have to wait and see what this weather is bringing for Friday to decide when I am going to return home, but I am really thinking about dropping through NYC first.

And speed limits...most of the time through Ohio and Pennsylvania speed limit was 70 so I usually ran about 78. And I was usually the fastest one. New England states on the other hand...EVERYBODY is at least 10mph over...at least. There has been alot of 70 and 75 in 55mph zones and I was just trying to keep up

But now my tail is getting a bit uncomfortable sitting on the bike. I hate to say it but Im almost looking forward to drive my jeep or truck for a few days after I make it back home.