10....1000 mile days in a row.

[griffin]

http://www.ironbutt.com/articles/bogess7000/index.htm

[ms_tapestry]

What a grand adventure! I don't have time to read it all now but will later today I promise! Thanks!

[Berserker]

That's some long days, in a row.

[FinalBags]

I did a thousand miles in one day once. Once.
It was an adventure but not my idea of a joy ride.
It ceased to be fun after about 700 miles.
Guess I'm weak.

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by griffin

10, 1000 mile days in a row.

Won't happen on my bike. Where's the fun it that.

[griffin]

Originally Posted by FinalBags

I did a thousand miles in one day once. Once.
It was an adventure but not my idea of a joy ride.
It ceased to be fun after about 700 miles.
Guess I'm weak.

Bags you had a good reason some benifit as I recall. and I applaud you for that.
This guy didn't say why he did it but it's an big accomplishment just the same. according to the web site there are a lot more out there just like him........sure beats bar hoppin .

[Geezer-Glide]

Takes the fun out of................. fun!

[Bone Stockman]

Originally Posted by mbkodiak

Won't happen on my bike. Where's the fun it that.

I agree. I mean, nice job proving you can do it, but it begs the question.....Why?

[griffin]

I have no intentions of ever doing 10...1000 mile days however there's a lot of people that obviously get enjoyment from distance riding......I'm betting they all have the t shirts that read........If I have to explain ,etc

[PeaceKeeper]

Id like to try it just to see if I could do it..

[kiddrockr]

WOW. But not for me.

[griffin]

Originally Posted by Peacekeeper

Id like to try it just to see if I could do it..

thats what I mean it's not for everybody. But it's there for those who want to test themselves.

[Backroad Mike]

Ok, so, 10,000 miles in 10 days.

Figure 40 miles a gallon (my bike) @ 2.20 per gallon.........$550.00
9 nights in a hotel (you'll need a comfy bed) @ 75 night...$675.00 *
Set of new tires, mounted (before you start)..................$275.00
Figure $40.00 a day for food (no alcohol).......................$400.00
At least two oil changes (filters 15.00, oil, 9.00 qt)..........$ 66.00 **

Rough estimate total:............................................ ...$1,966.00
* Could be higher/cheaper depending on availability or
if sharing a room.

** Would be higher if you have a dealer do this on the road.

For $2000.00, I could:
1. Replace my suspension with progressive springs up front, 440's
in the rear and still have plenty to upgrade brake calipers and stainless
cables/brake lines.
or
2. Have a good start on some chrome wheels from Renegade or Performance Machine.
or
3. Pay mortgage, bike, power and phone bills for 1 month.

[griffin]

still cheaper than a bass boat.......

[FinalBags]

I know now that I can travel 1000 miles in a day.
It's good to know.
I would do it again if I had a good reason.