Just logged over 1000 miles

[bgd8rd]

Was there 2 1/2 weeks ago, but was not a sunny day. 35 degrees at the top, sleet and hail, and hi winds. All my concentration was focused on keeping the 6 on the wet slippery road, no time for sight seeing. Guess I will have to go back again. Still was tons of snow up above the tree line.

I come from flat country here in Missouri. Well, not flat like KS or IA but not elevated like out west. It just amazes me there is still snow on the ground! Boggles my mind! ;-)

[opas ride]

Good God!

You did that in one day?!?! Anything over 200 miles and I am toast. Especially my .

I can't log the miles enjoyably the many others seems to be able to. I rode 170 miles through the Finger Lakes yesterday, with multiple stops including a 30 minute lunch break. I was ready to be home.

I wonder if I was given an overdose of Nassatol when I was younger. I will have to check into this.

Anyway, I am glad that you arrived safely.

Me to at this stage of life(almost 78)...I did 300 miles in Northern Michigan last Saturday and was literally "whipped" when I got home and that trip included a lunch stop and 4 rest stops...But I enjoyed the day and the bike ran great as usual ...Ride safe

[VStarRider]

Me to at this stage of life(almost 78)...I did 300 miles in Northern Michigan last Saturday and was literally "whipped" when I got home and that trip included a lunch stop and 4 rest stops...But I enjoyed the day and the bike ran great as usual ...Ride safe

Yeah, well I am half your age and I have never enjoyed rides that exceed 150 miles, even with some stops built in. Obviously, it is me. The first 50-60 miles are great. Comfortable and relaxing. I take a break, get gas, drink some water. Then I am good for 30-40, need another break to continue the enjoyment. Throw in a lunch break and I am good for another 50-60 miles, then I have to stop every 30-40 miles or 45-60 minutes. My ass is sore and I feel like I need to move. Standing up and straddling the bike at stop lights/signs seems to buy me a few minutes of comfort after I get going again.

Perhaps my gear is an issue. My Schuberth helmet is hot at any temps above 75, and my armor jacket is black and only partially mesh. I am pretty warm while riding, even at highway speeds. I also wear a hi-viz zip up vest, which is mesh, but it still reduces airflow.

[Mudflap]

Left the house in southern Indiana at 5:15am eastern time...arrived in Burlington Connecticut a little before 10 pm. I dont remember the exact mileage, but it was a little over 1k mark.

I plan on making a loop through the new England states on thursday...and hopefully the USS Constitution in Boston, then friday go to NYC and check out a few sights before aiming the bike back toward the house.

That is a long day. The longest day for me so far on the B is 750, and that was enough. I still have the stock seat tho. Have not made up my mind if I want to fork over the $. Have a safe trip!