1000 miles in one day
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uh.... +1000?uh, I think Rythyms advice is to "stay focussed"
Did he stutter?uh, I think Rythyms advice is to "stay focussed"
Hey, just practice. Spend all your free time just sitting on your bike.
Still wonder this myself?I guess WHY is the best question???
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Me 2 about 600, however if you ride over 100 mph you'll be surprised how fast the miles rack up.
"Butt" still that could be a dangerous long haul because of fatique ... just be careful.
"Butt" still that could be a dangerous long haul because of fatique ... just be careful.
Are you doing this as part of an IBA sponsored ride? If not, make sure you document it properly and submit the ride for certification (Iron Butt Rules). Most of the people do these rides on GoldWings, Concourses, BMWs, and other touring specific bikes. I think it would be cool to get more sportbikes bearing the badge. I was going to do the SS1000 in June, but the ride got washed out.
Here's my advice:
1. You should work your way up to it. There are ways to build up your endurance, but it requires lots of riding. Seat time is the best way to increase your riding distances. I know, I know, it's a sacrifice
2. Earplugs! I can't stress earplugs enough. The constant wind noise, and engine noise will wear you down. Not to mention the damage to your hearing.
3. Hydration is VERY important. If you can stand wearing a small backpack while riding, I'd suggest getting a Camelbak, and learn how to drink from it on the move. It's not too hard to get the bite valve up between the chinbar of the helmet and your chin. Getting dehydrated will seriously tire you out, and you'll be taking alot of extra time at gas stops if your trying to rehydrate standing still.
4. Compression shorts (aka biker shorts under your leathers) believe it or not these can reduce saddlesore a great deal.
5. Do not rely on pills and caffine to get you through. A regiment of aspirin or Ibuprofin can mask the damage your doing to yourself.
6. Meals should not be huge, but modest in size. So no double quarter pounders and fries for lunch. Too much food will cause what some of us call 'food coma' not a good thing to go into while trying to ride. But don't try to exist on Powerbars and Gatorade. Eat sensibly.
7. Something as simple as a Throttle rocker (less than $20), can help exend your range. A cruise control of some type is better, but they're more expensive and depending on what you get can take some adjusting to get right.
Good luck.
Here's my advice:
1. You should work your way up to it. There are ways to build up your endurance, but it requires lots of riding. Seat time is the best way to increase your riding distances. I know, I know, it's a sacrifice
2. Earplugs! I can't stress earplugs enough. The constant wind noise, and engine noise will wear you down. Not to mention the damage to your hearing.
3. Hydration is VERY important. If you can stand wearing a small backpack while riding, I'd suggest getting a Camelbak, and learn how to drink from it on the move. It's not too hard to get the bite valve up between the chinbar of the helmet and your chin. Getting dehydrated will seriously tire you out, and you'll be taking alot of extra time at gas stops if your trying to rehydrate standing still.
4. Compression shorts (aka biker shorts under your leathers) believe it or not these can reduce saddlesore a great deal.
5. Do not rely on pills and caffine to get you through. A regiment of aspirin or Ibuprofin can mask the damage your doing to yourself.
6. Meals should not be huge, but modest in size. So no double quarter pounders and fries for lunch. Too much food will cause what some of us call 'food coma' not a good thing to go into while trying to ride. But don't try to exist on Powerbars and Gatorade. Eat sensibly.
7. Something as simple as a Throttle rocker (less than $20), can help exend your range. A cruise control of some type is better, but they're more expensive and depending on what you get can take some adjusting to get right.
Good luck.
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