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Message started by jlsmedic on 03/23/10 at 22:39:25

Title: Savage for the long haul???
Post by jlsmedic on 03/23/10 at 22:39:25

Howdy all I was just wondering what and if any of you have taken any long distance trips on your bikes? I cant help the urge to take a long trip this summer but im not shure how the bike would handle it. Or how my butt would handle it...haha. I Know that a larger crusier would be better but I'm building my bike to have my attitude so it feels like its a part of me... just wouldnt be the same without it.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Serowbot on 03/23/10 at 22:51:57

Several members have done multi-k treks...
...it'll outlast yer butt...

We want pics...

not of yer butt... :-?...

... of the ride...

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by jlsmedic on 03/23/10 at 23:26:50

oh....okay geez.... I guess ill have to step out of the picture next time... [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Serowbot on 03/23/10 at 23:32:27

Pull...ease!....

;D ;D ;D ...

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 03/24/10 at 06:09:03

Paladin did a California to Oklahoma City round trip a couple years ago.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by serenity3743 on 03/24/10 at 08:42:51

The longest single day run I've ever done is Charlotte, NC, to Memphis, TN. Maybe around 600 miles. Took about 9 - 10 hours including fuel stops. Stopped for gas every 100 miles or so, and my gluteous maximus was crying out for relief a lot sooner than 100 miles. The reason I haven't gotten a bigger gas tank is because the stock one correlates nicely with a$$ endurance! :D

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by BurnPgh on 03/24/10 at 09:03:12

Ineclipse went from Pittsburgh PA to Jackson MS and back.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Jimmer on 03/24/10 at 09:30:53

I've done several 500 milers. I've got a 4.8 gallon tank and a solo seat, so the posterior region is treated gently. After 200+ miles it's time to get off the bike and stretch and fill the tank. Three hours plus is a long time to ride with no breaks. The 650 performs well on these trips.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Phelonius on 03/24/10 at 09:45:42

2,000 mile round trip with sidecar full of camping gear in 08.
another one last year was supposedto be longer but got cut short at 2,000 because of my health.

Phelonius

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Paladin. on 03/24/10 at 12:47:08

6A6C736D65646963000 wrote:

Actually, after the tour, my feet hurt worse than my butt. I need to put floorboards on before 3Q11.

'07 I went to the GEEIA reunion in OKC. Day one was 570 miles, day two another 510 miles. That was when I called home and said I would *NOT* be doing a SS1000 on the way home.

2009 Reuniion was supposed to be in San Antonio, but last minute changed to OKC, and late September and I missed it.

This year I have three weeks in July and I hope to ride up to Seatle to see me mum. Thinking of going up the Eastern Sierras where it will be dryer, camping along the way, seeing how cheaply I can go.

The 2011 GEEIA Reunion is scheduled for Biloxi MS, home of Keesler AFB and the Tech School we all went through. Definitely want to make that one. Gardena to Katy is 1526 miles. Keep thinking about doing it in 36 hours for a BB1500. From Biloxi it's just a day's ride to the Atlantic. Then just a day's ride to Little Mountain. From there to my daughter in Arkansas just happens to pass through Deal's Gap. Big plans, hope I can make them happen.

The bike is a fabulous highway performer. 65-70 mph down the Interstates at 60+ mpg. 50-55 mph across the Mojave and a hair over 70 mpg. My little National Cycle Street Shield is barely enough to keep the wind off my face, exactly what I want.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by thumperclone on 03/24/10 at 13:37:02

beatduck(a member havent heard from for awhile)had a x country and back photo post here..2yrs ago??

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by bill67 on 03/24/10 at 15:46:16

The most impressed I was of anyone on here on a trip was Littlebird, a couple years ago,after having the bike around 4+5 months she went from Louisville Ky. to somewhere up in Minn. I think it was 700+ miles by herself.She went quiet a bit of freeways at 55 mph in the right lane,On the way back she said did 60mph. I think she was in her mid 40s.I think that was quiet impressive for a new rider.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by LANCER on 03/24/10 at 16:19:36

A few years back one of the members did a total round of the US + Canada. He started in Fla. I believe and spent 2-3 mo. on the road.
Seems like he went west across the souther states, then north on the pacific; then east across Canada and then south back to Fla.
He did postings along the way to document his trip.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by thumperclone on 03/24/10 at 16:55:45

7C717E7375622227100 wrote:

yeah wasnt that beatduck??
remember photos of his various "crash" sites..puptent etc..

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by SmilinLDR on 03/24/10 at 19:04:50

Last year did 1019 miles for an IBA certification, Denver to Las Vegas via Alburquerque. Took 19 hours, sore butt (used Suzuki gel seat), numbness on right foot took months to go away, and loved every minute of it! :) My family thinks I'm crazy in an "admiring" kind of way :P and it's good to keep them wondering about dad.

Tried to keep it above 70 which ruined MPG and headwinds suck, but the S40 kept on going.

Plan on doing a 1500 mile IBA this year, Denver to Spokane via Salt Lake and Winnemucca(?) NV. Through Yellowstone on the way back. 65 MPH is more realistic, gas stops every 100 miles and take a spare gallon of gas. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride! ::)

Yes, the LS650 will do it, it will be fun, unique (thumper) and give you something to make the kids go huh?!

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Paladin. on 03/25/10 at 10:01:01

7A667B637E6B7C6D6261606B0E0 wrote:

beatduck(a member havent heard from for awhile)had a x country and back photo post here..2yrs ago??

He Started his trip on July 24th, 2007: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendId=20596727&page=3
-- about 10,000 miles --

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Digger on 05/28/10 at 21:06:39

I think Jack_650 (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=406B6961553C3F3A0A0) has done at least one righteous trip on his Savage.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by stinger on 05/29/10 at 00:24:17

rode from portland oregon thru idaho, wyoming, nebraska, iowa, illinois and on the way back rode thru south dakota and montana, all in 3 weeks. have taken 2 trips from portland to kalispell montana. most ive ever ridden in one day n my savage was from missoula montana to portland. it took all day but i almost racked up 700 miles. It was raining and windy too! i think im the only one in here who actually thinks the seat is comfortable. my butt wasn't sore but my hands felt like they were gonna fall off! i found out that if you take lots of little breaks at least once every 60 miles, the miles will fly by. Im not sure but i think i logged almost 7,000 miles in 3 weeks. the bike ran like a clock. this was usually at 60 to 75mph most of the way.

Title: Re: Savage for the long haul???
Post by Oldfeller on 05/29/10 at 03:22:00

Yeah, it was Beat Duck, what amazed me was his trip was so long he had to replace his rear tire on the way back -- trip length exceeded his tire life.

Took him a couple of three months as I remember .... rode every day all day checking out every little nook and cranny on back roads as the mood took him.

He'd check into a motel and post some pics every 3-4 days ....