How long for a good ride? - Page 2

serphi · 10-13-2008

Went for a ride on Saturday at 9am was thinking I'll be back at 12 noon, 6 hours and 200 miles later I wanted to keep going, but had to come home.

keithert · 10-14-2008

I should have asked what was the MINIMUM time needed for a good ride. Of course a whole day riding is best, but with kids that never happens for me.

jesus granados · 10-14-2008

in my world,,,,, dusk til dawn! yes sir, leave at sunrise, and return at sundown. now, that's a good ride, i have been known to ride from 6 am until 6 pm, and then continue until 1:00 am that would be,,,,,,hmmm, yeah! 18 hours non stop!

Van's V2k · 10-14-2008

I voted 5 hours. 250-300 mile rides are perfect. If I go out for an hour or two, I'm unfulfilled. Have not been able to get away for an over nighter since I got the 2k, 13000 miles ago (three kids, two are boys in High School football) just can't find the time or money. 22 years ago my cousin and I took two GSL1000's for five weeks on the road 6700 miles. That was one for the books. Love to do that again and will someday, Lord willing. Ride everyday if I could but not on California freeways, the best is when you can get out of the city, FOR SURE!

SteelMonkey · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by RichLockyer

I've been known to take 5 hours to go to the hardware store

3 blocks for a pack of smokes always takes at least 2 hours, and it only gets cut so short cause the wife gets a little pi$$ed off when she expects me back in 10 minutes. But she's starting to catch on

Jamie C. · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by RichLockyer

The Japanese are pretty smart aren't they?

They can't build an accurate gas gauge, so instead they build a seat so our butt tells us it's time to stop for fuel without even having to look at the gauges!

Only problem is, the Japanese had little to do with it... At least I hope they didn't.

Y'see, a few years back I pinched a nerve in my left hip... it acts up every now and then and sort of puts my entire left leg/hip/a$$ into a kind of painful coma... I can't feel anything but pain.

Makes it rather difficult to change gears, when you can't feel your foot or toes.

Yes, getting old sucks. Especially when you've still got stuff you wanna do...

Jamie C. · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by jesus granados

in my world,,,,, dusk til dawn! yes sir, leave at sunrise, and return at sundown. now, that's a good ride, i have been known to ride from 6 am until 6 pm, and then continue until 1:00 am that would be,,,,,,hmmm, yeah! 18 hours non stop!

Um, your world is backwards then, 'cause from dusk 'til dawn would be from sun down to sun up for the rest of us.

RDap98 · 10-14-2008

I voted 4 hours... thanks to the Viagra commercials I get worried if anything enjoyable last longer than 4 hours now!

Spaceprobe · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by odinseye

there should be a surgeon generals warning on all new motorcycles; WARNING!!! motorcycles have been proven to be addictive to the point of jeopardizing ones job, employment opportunities, relationships and sometimes just good sense of when to go home and go to bed

used to be the GF and I could take our bikes out for an hour or so and have a nice ride... now if we haven't wasted half the day tooling around back roads, we haven't started yet.

Its so difficult to explain to non bikers how addictive it can be, some times after a busy shift at work when I should just rush home and fall into a hot bath bath I take the long route or go out of my way so I can stay on the bike

jeffs99vulcan · 10-14-2008

Just had this conversation with my wife... she said "go ahead, but you have to be back on two hours..." But dear, two hours sucks! You need to go somewhere, have a coffee and chat about the route getting there, and then get home... assuming you stop for 20 minutes (which turns into half and hour but the time you gear up etc.), that means you ride for 45 minutes in one direction, and 45 minutes back! That's like going to work!

Can I have 4 hours, PLEEEEEEESE?! LOL

(P.S. I got the four hours!!!)

I like 5-ish best... if the REAL question is "without feeling rushed"...

rustygunner · 10-14-2008

A good ride is when I ride all day =)

DanL · 10-14-2008

As long as I'm on the bike it doesn't matter. A quick trip to the grocery store that is 15 minutes in the saddle is just as good as a 5 hour ride in the country, if that 15 minutes is all I can fit in that particular day. Any riding is better than no riding. I try not to ride so long that it stops being fun. If my butt gets sore and I'm 100 miles from home, that ride home seems to take forever!

My wife and I do a lot of half day trips that end up being between 100-200 miles. Those are fun for us.

keithert · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by RDap98

I voted 4 hours... thanks to the Viagra commercials I get worried if anything enjoyable last longer than 4 hours now!

That's hilarious. Just don't take the Viagra and then go for a ride. Could be uncomfortable.

jesus granados · 10-14-2008

[quote=Jamie C.;1352813]Um, your world is backwards then, 'cause from dusk 'til dawn would be from sun down to sun up for the rest of us.

[/QUOTE

your'e absolutely right, i meant from early morning to midnight on the same day. although i have ridden at night as well.

Van's V2k · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by RDap98

I voted 4 hours... thanks to the Viagra commercials I get worried if anything enjoyable last longer than 4 hours now!

At four hours aren't you suppose to see a doctor?

keithert · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Van's V2k

At four hours aren't you suppose to see a doctor?

After 4 hours I'd think you would be showing everybody.

Z-In-Jax · 10-14-2008

if you haven't covered 300 miles you haven't started yet...

kawnine · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by keithert

I should have asked what was the MINIMUM time needed for a good ride. Of course a whole day riding is best, but with kids that never happens for me.

Enjoy the kids, they grow up way too fast, and when they do there's plenty of riding time.

BigJohn · 10-14-2008

Ride 'til it needs a full tank of gas. Then head back via another way. <G>

But, the the dead of winter when there is frost on the ground, it's been raining for two weeks straight and the temps are hovering around 32 or so, a brisk ride around the lake (about 10 miles) on a clear, bright afternoon can lift the spirits. It may not be far or long, but it's on two wheels and I'll take that.

VicFlo · 10-14-2008

exactly 7 hours 43 mins and 12 sec.

View Poll Results: How long for a good ride?
1 hours or less	6	5.26%
2 hours	27	23.68%
3 hours	21	18.42%
4 hours	14	12.28%
5 hours or more	46	40.35%
Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

10-13-2008	#21 (permalink)
serphi Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoffman Estates IL Posts: 77	Went for a ride on Saturday at 9am was thinking I'll be back at 12 noon, 6 hours and 200 miles later I wanted to keep going, but had to come home. __________________ PETER 08 Vulcan 900LT VROC# 28555

10-14-2008	#23 (permalink)
jesus granados Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la verne,ca. Posts: 251	what"s a good ride? in my world,,,,, dusk til dawn! yes sir, leave at sunrise, and return at sundown. now, that's a good ride, i have been known to ride from 6 am until 6 pm, and then continue until 1:00 am that would be,,,,,,hmmm, yeah! 18 hours non stop!

10-14-2008	#24 (permalink)
Van's V2k V2K In Torque We Trust Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,012	I voted 5 hours. 250-300 mile rides are perfect. If I go out for an hour or two, I'm unfulfilled. Have not been able to get away for an over nighter since I got the 2k, 13000 miles ago (three kids, two are boys in High School football) just can't find the time or money. 22 years ago my cousin and I took two GSL1000's for five weeks on the road 6700 miles. That was one for the books. Love to do that again and will someday, Lord willing. Ride everyday if I could but not on California freeways, the best is when you can get out of the city, FOR SURE! __________________ Van's V2k In Torque We Trust VROC #25501 ROG#548 Patriot Guard 2005 Black V2K

10-14-2008	#28 (permalink)
RDap98 2007 VN2000 BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 508	I voted 4 hours... thanks to the Viagra commercials I get worried if anything enjoyable last longer than 4 hours now! __________________ RDap 07 Vulcan 2000 Standard VROG - 541 VROC - 23400 Last edited by RDap98 : 10-14-2008 at 02:07 AM. Reason: spell

10-14-2008	#22 (permalink)
keithert Loving this bike BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 238	I should have asked what was the MINIMUM time needed for a good ride. Of course a whole day riding is best, but with kids that never happens for me.

10-14-2008	#30 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan On a steel horse I ride Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,821	Just had this conversation with my wife... she said "go ahead, but you have to be back on two hours..." But dear, two hours sucks! You need to go somewhere, have a coffee and chat about the route getting there, and then get home... assuming you stop for 20 minutes (which turns into half and hour but the time you gear up etc.), that means you ride for 45 minutes in one direction, and 45 minutes back! That's like going to work! Can I have 4 hours, PLEEEEEEESE?! LOL (P.S. I got the four hours!!!) I like 5-ish best... if the REAL question is "without feeling rushed"... __________________ If the illusion is real, Let them give you a ride... Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic

10-14-2008	#31 (permalink)
rustygunner Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 800	A good ride is when I ride all day =) __________________ VN800A "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

10-14-2008	#32 (permalink)
DanL Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 633	As long as I'm on the bike it doesn't matter. A quick trip to the grocery store that is 15 minutes in the saddle is just as good as a 5 hour ride in the country, if that 15 minutes is all I can fit in that particular day. Any riding is better than no riding. I try not to ride so long that it stops being fun. If my butt gets sore and I'm 100 miles from home, that ride home seems to take forever! My wife and I do a lot of half day trips that end up being between 100-200 miles. Those are fun for us. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 1500 Classic- Ocean Blue/Titanium 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50- Blue and Black Smyrna, DE

10-14-2008	#34 (permalink)
jesus granados Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la verne,ca. Posts: 251	oooops! [quote=Jamie C.;1352813]Um, your world is backwards then, 'cause from dusk 'til dawn would be from sun down to sun up for the rest of us. [/QUOTE your'e absolutely right, i meant from early morning to midnight on the same day. although i have ridden at night as well.

10-14-2008	#37 (permalink)
Z-In-Jax Custom '07 1500 Classic Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,119	if you haven't covered 300 miles you haven't started yet... __________________ Z VROC #25736 2007 1500 Classic Work in progress..

10-14-2008	#39 (permalink)
BigJohn Power Hungry V2K Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,266	Ride 'til it needs a full tank of gas. Then head back via another way. <G> But, the the dead of winter when there is frost on the ground, it's been raining for two weeks straight and the temps are hovering around 32 or so, a brisk ride around the lake (about 10 miles) on a clear, bright afternoon can lift the spirits. It may not be far or long, but it's on two wheels and I'll take that. __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

10-14-2008	#40 (permalink)
VicFlo Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 145	exactly 7 hours 43 mins and 12 sec. __________________ VN900LT vroc# 28500

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