Kidney belt necessary for ride across USA?
#1
Kidney belt necessary for ride across USA?
Hi,
In one week I will be riding from Miami, FL to Phoenix, AZ on a Softail Springer Classic, model year 2005-2009 I think. I will be riding rural back roads only averaging at 40 mph. I have planned 14 days to cover the distance of approx. 2800 miles (with no rest days). Thus I will be riding approx. 200 miles each day.
Question: Would you recommend me to buy a kidney belt for such a tour? I really have no idea if the vibrations from this rather new bike might cause some problems.
Lucas Jensen
In one week I will be riding from Miami, FL to Phoenix, AZ on a Softail Springer Classic, model year 2005-2009 I think. I will be riding rural back roads only averaging at 40 mph. I have planned 14 days to cover the distance of approx. 2800 miles (with no rest days). Thus I will be riding approx. 200 miles each day.
Question: Would you recommend me to buy a kidney belt for such a tour? I really have no idea if the vibrations from this rather new bike might cause some problems.
Lucas Jensen
#2
200 miles a day is not a long day. I don't even know anyone who wears a kidney belt on a long trip, not to mention on a short trip of 200 miles aday, doing only 40 mph (which will be quite a bit lets than the regularly posted speed limits) ... unless you are with the confines of the smaller towns.
A trip like that sounds like it would be very easy on the body. Short hours, slow speed .. It wouldn't be a very "non abraisive" ride ... so to speak.
I feel compelled to ask though, just how badly doesn't your bike vibrate, that you would have to consider a kidney belt? It's a softail and is relatively new, it should have very little vibration.
A trip like that sounds like it would be very easy on the body. Short hours, slow speed .. It wouldn't be a very "non abraisive" ride ... so to speak.
I feel compelled to ask though, just how badly doesn't your bike vibrate, that you would have to consider a kidney belt? It's a softail and is relatively new, it should have very little vibration.
Last edited by bikergirl40; 03-23-2010 at 04:05 PM.
#3
I go on a 7 to 10 day trip every September and average 400+ miles per day. I've haven't worn a kidney belt since my desert racing days. More importantly would be to make sure the seat fits your backside. However, 200 miles a day is just getting warmed up so you shouldn't have any issues.
#4
Only if you go on this one road where I live......it really sucks this spring. Surface of the moon is smoother. Kidney belt, duct tape your shoes to your legs, and a mouth guard so your teeth won't rattle out.
Anywhere else.........You should be fine.
Anywhere else.........You should be fine.
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Hi,
In one week I will be riding from Miami, FL to Phoenix, AZ on a Softail Springer Classic, model year 2005-2009 I think. I will be riding rural back roads only averaging at 40 mph. I have planned 14 days to cover the distance of approx. 2800 miles (with no rest days). Thus I will be riding approx. 200 miles each day.
Question: Would you recommend me to buy a kidney belt for such a tour? I really have no idea if the vibrations from this rather new bike might cause some problems.
Lucas Jensen
In one week I will be riding from Miami, FL to Phoenix, AZ on a Softail Springer Classic, model year 2005-2009 I think. I will be riding rural back roads only averaging at 40 mph. I have planned 14 days to cover the distance of approx. 2800 miles (with no rest days). Thus I will be riding approx. 200 miles each day.
Question: Would you recommend me to buy a kidney belt for such a tour? I really have no idea if the vibrations from this rather new bike might cause some problems.
Lucas Jensen
Softails have a great compliant ride.
Enjoy!
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Unless you have medical problems we are not aware of, Kidneys should not be a problem.
Although you were not specific, I assume you are talking about riding in the front seat & riding sole.
For me, back support on a long trip is vital. I need to pack the luggage to lean on.
PS. Have fun you biker maniac You.
Although you were not specific, I assume you are talking about riding in the front seat & riding sole.
For me, back support on a long trip is vital. I need to pack the luggage to lean on.
PS. Have fun you biker maniac You.
Last edited by hollowpoint; 03-23-2010 at 05:01 PM.
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#9
I've had cancer not once, but 4 times. I own a kidney belt that I made up myself out of an old weight belt. Do you need it for a road trip, only you can say. I rode 1400 miles last week without it. No problems.
#10
Holy smokes is that one fancy belt! Did you win it in a cage match with Hulk Hogan?
Just playin' witcha. Haven't tried a weight belt yet, I stick with MX style belts. I found a McGard one at Sports Authority that's real nice. Very adjustable and supportive.
When you ride a bike like mine any amount of distance you treasure your kidney belt. 200 miles a day I could do without one though. What are ya gonna do for the rest of the day, drink?