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Message started by Pine on 03/06/14 at 08:06:12

Title: Considering a "long" ride
Post by Pine on 03/06/14 at 08:06:12

I thought I mentioned it here.. but maybe not. I got robbed a few weeks ago. They made off with nearly all my guns. For those not from "around here" guns are not just something you own to shoot. They are something passed down generation to generation. The shotgun that was stolen was my grandfathers, and was made in 1860's. I had it since I was about 18, and was due to pass it to my son. but anyway....

The insurance had payed off, and I have found a replacement for one of my pistols... it is 388 miles away in Athens AL. So I am considering making the trip on the Vstar 1100. It would for sure be the longest ride I have ever taken and it would be bar far the most time I had spent on the interstate on a bike.

thoughts?? advice??

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by Dave on 03/06/14 at 08:19:29

I would want warm and dry weather before I started on a long trip. I am not taking any long rides in 24 degree weather. Even if I dressed warm - it would have to be in the 60's before I went on a long ride.

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by Serowbot on 03/06/14 at 08:26:59

Take a break every 100 miles or so, to walk around and wake up yer' back and butt...

Just like a long airline flight... you need to get your circulation going...
;)...

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by sjaskow on 03/06/14 at 09:59:31

I'm with Dave, it's got be at least in the 50s and dry before I'd ride very far. A couple of friends and I went http://www.hillbillyhotdogs.com/ for lunch last May and the ride back was in a thunderstorm with hail. I'm pretty sure air temps were in the 50s and I was miserable most of that trip after we got wet.

And like the 'bot says, stop every 100 miles or so, get off, walk around and get something to drink. It's easy on my S40 since I have to stop then for gas anyway. :)

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by Blinky-FSO on 03/06/14 at 10:26:50

Yeah, Pine. IMHO, if you are going 400 miles one way on the Interstate on an errand, then take the car. All you will do is wear a flat spot down the middle of the rear tire and start wondering why you are out there dancing with the Peterbilt trucks. Take an extra day and plan a back roads trip.
Just my two cents

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by Pine on 03/06/14 at 11:32:45

I love the concern... I am a "fair weather rider" myself... temps are expected to be 69F winds light ( 6mph) zero percent chance of rain...

Well.. I may take the truck...

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by pgambr on 03/06/14 at 14:50:59

Give it a go! Take look on map and see if there is somewhere interesting you may want to stop and take break. Last year I did (3) 500 mile days. Just make sure you avoid rush hour in Atlanta.

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by 12Bravo on 03/06/14 at 18:13:47

The V Star will do just fine for the trip. I took mine on many long trips without any problems. Depending on how you ride, you will be switching to reserve about 125-150 miles which makes for a good stop to fuel up and stretch.

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by old_rider on 03/06/14 at 20:49:05

Take a GOOD rain suit Pine, it is going to be 30% or better about every day along the lower section of the eastern states for the next 2 or 3 months.
Weather man says from this week to next it is going to be in the mid to upper 60's and lower 70's, BUT.... 20% chance of scattered thunderstorms....
Nevermind was thinking Atmore....not Athens... looks like some good ol' state highways up there, might prove to be a nice ride.

Title: Re: Considering a "long" ride
Post by LANCER on 03/07/14 at 02:51:08

I have to agree with the 50 def temp, since once you add in the wind chill effect it gets pretty cool real quick.
Don't forget though, that throughout the entire year in a LOT of the country occasional thunderstorms are common, so regardless of temp it is necessary to have rain gear handy if you want to stay dry.
Of course, if it is too warm and you welcome the cool water and prefer evaporative cooling then go for it dude.

Very sorry to hear about the guns.