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Old 12-10-2007 | 05:51 AM
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Ive got a ride planned for late January or early February from NC down to the Florida Keys. We will be making the trip down in two days and the whole trip will be about a week or so. I havent ever riden that far in one trip and I know the Street Glide is up to it but what about the girl? Any suggestions on getting me ready to go? Ive done 200 miles easy in one day but this ones gonna be longer. Its been a dream of mine to just jump on the bike and go so nows the time!
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 06:16 AM
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Just do the best that you can. You will probably surprise yourself. I'd bet that you can do 500 in a day with out too much discomfort. Hope the weather is on your side and have fun!
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 06:20 AM
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Mariner is right, you will end up surprising yourself at how long you can ride if you really want to. On the SG a 400 to 500 mile day will not be a problem.
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 07:58 AM
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ORIGINAL: Deucegurl

Ive got a ride planned for late January or early February from NC down to the Florida Keys. We will be making the trip down in two days and the whole trip will be about a week or so. I havent ever riden that far in one trip and I know the Street Glide is up to it but what about the girl? Any suggestions on getting me ready to go? Ive done 200 miles easy in one day but this ones gonna be longer. Its been a dream of mine to just jump on the bike and go so nows the time!
I'm in NC also, in Garner. What I did was do a couple of 350-400 mile rides while stretching every 100 miles or so. Take about 600mg motrin evry 4 - 5 hrs and stay hydrated. dehydration sets in quicker than you think and will tire you plus cloud your judgement a bit. If you make small mistakes and start to get sloppy when you are stopping at lights etc, then take a break.


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Old 12-10-2007 | 08:30 AM
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Tmblweed hit the two high points. 1) always have water on board! 2) if you feel even a little uncomfortable stop, rest, resume.
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 08:45 AM
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Check this site out. I'm planning an iron butt ride this coming spring with a bunch of guys and this site has a lot of suggestions and tipsfor long distance riding. http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 09:00 AM
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have fun and be safe
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 09:09 AM
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I'm in asheboro ,nc . I'm leaving in two days for key west . It is 1000 miles one way . we are planning on a 700 mile first day then roll in the second day . I haven't been on a trip that long either.
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 09:11 AM
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Just take your time and don't try and push yourself. Stop whenever you need to, for as long as you need to. Enjoy the journey!
 
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Old 12-10-2007 | 09:13 AM
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ORIGINAL: Deucegurl

Ive got a ride planned for late January or early February from NC down to the Florida Keys. We will be making the trip down in two days and the whole trip will be about a week or so. I havent ever riden that far in one trip and I know the Street Glide is up to it but what about the girl? Any suggestions on getting me ready to go? Ive done 200 miles easy in one day but this ones gonna be longer. Its been a dream of mine to just jump on the bike and go so nows the time!
Bike week is in late Feb.to first week in March if you can wait.
 


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