Long trip -CBR 1000

I'm debating whether to take my 1000cc crotch rocket on a 600 mile one way
trip from OH to NY over the July 4th wknd. Then back a few days later.

I love the baby cause it's new (Iguess) and the roads in the
Hudson Valley (where I grew up) are just beggin
for me to tear them up. But, I know from other past trips on my old 600 was that
after about 200 miles I got bored and ended up just fying like a madman to
keep my self interested. Anyone else make any long trips on one of these?

My 1000 only makes it about 120 miles tween fill-ups. Wonder if anyone has
feedback on that? Maybe if I treat it like a race tween fill-ups, I won't get
bored and hit 120-140 for mles on end.

Anyway, I'm curious what kind of trips othere guys have taken....

I've found I get bored on trips unless I plan interesting roads to ride. I spend plenty of time up front planning my route and avoid the interstate like the plague.

I try to find roads that run along rivers. They're generally 2-lane roads and twisty. I road from St. Louis, Missouri to St. Paul, Minnesota and just followed the Mississippi river as much as possible. It took a lot longer time, but it was a very memorable ride. Even when the road wasn't all that interesting, the small towns and people kept me interested. I took my time and it was a blast.

That's just my experience, but I've planned all my trips this way. Interstate/Highway is for cages as far as trips go. Secondary/Scenic/Twisty is for the bike. If you're just looking to make time and get there, you'll get bored on the highway, IMO.

so far the most i've put on mine in one day was about 300, but it was like oldfatguy said, on fun roads. i do alot on the interstate and get bored too. i do listen to an ipod which keeps me going (yes i know it cuts down on my hearing).

i usually get about 140 miles before my light comes on

Out here in wyoming at least where i am i have to ride at least 100miles to get to anything ressembaling twisty roads. just the other day though i hoped the interstate for about 120miles but then i got to the black hills and road up through spearfish canyon, then down to hills city. Let me tell you that was by far the best riding ive ever done, i loved it and the whole time i was just smiling. I love these bikes in the corner so well manered they are. i could practically open the throttle all the way in a corner and it just held right where it was supposed to..

Made a trip to Thailand from Singapore(if you know where it is) LOL last March and it was much fun I should say..The trip took apprx 950km..and 950km back home. Juz make sure you service your bike first before you go on your trip..U say its kinda new rite but I suggest you change the oil,top up coolant,check and adjust your brake pads,tires,wheels,chain,sprocket and oil it before you embark on the journey of your life..haha!!

Neway wish you have a nice trip!! Take care...

I wonder if the boardum would be a nul point. Don't get me wrong, I love my bike, but after about 150 miles, my shoulders and wrists are looking for a long break. Our bikes were not built with touring comfort in mind. Plus we certainly don't get the range (especially when playing hard) to make touring a breeze, I can really see planning the trip, but so you don't run out of gas along the way. Don't get me wrong, I'd probably do it, and probably will take long runs on my bike, but I will have to agree with everyone when they ask me if I'm crazy....

I took my Repsol on two trips one 650 in the cold not fun one 3,000 best time of my life just make it fun and 155 mil then I needed gas. but after 155 mil you sould get off for some rest.

i don't mind doing roadtrips on my bike. for me though.. it's always more enjoyable to ride in groups on longer trips. i've made a few long distance trips solo... just not as fun.

i did 1250 miles in one day on a cbr954. going from San Diego CA to Charleston SC

i have done this 4 times now, but that 1250 mile day was the longest.....

it was all interstate.

I rode about 400 mi from Orange County to Monterey to watch The MotoGP last year. Best investment is a aftermarket seat!!! that was a fun ride except the straights on the interstates. That could get a little boring at times, hope you have a MP3 player!!

Come on.....If you are gonna ride...ride. I went from Virgina Beach, Va to Dallas, TX.....twice! 1300 miles one way. This is a good time to get your I-pod with your favorite tunes and enjoy a good ride. if you are riding at break neck speeds you are missing a lot. Especially the girls who dig guys on bikes.

Havn't done a super long trip, but I do get about 143 miles per tank on average with some hard riding here n there.

ShoHonda

Have just come back from a weekend of some crazy riding along the east coast of South Africa, 1100km in total, on some of the best roads to offer for a one litre sports bike!

Saturday morning I met up with two of my friends and of we went a ZX10, an R1 and a Fireblade with our women following behind in the back-up vehicle with our camping gear.

We set of at speed and along the first section from Richards Bay to Durban, which is mostly highway, I saw 278 km/h on the Blade, our time to the first stop 165km away, 50 minutes! Some coffee, fill up with fuel, wait for the woman to catch up and then a hearty breakfast.

Stage two, Durban to Port Edward, we maintained an easy pace between 180 km/h and 200 km/h with the odd squirts to 220 km/h which brought us to our next stop 185 km away in just over one hour. More coffee, fill up with fuel and take some pictures while we wait for the ladies.

Stage three, Port Edward to Port St Johns, the back roads of Africa! 200km of high concentration stuff. A good mix of 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear corners with nothing more than 180 km/h on top end. Now this is HARD WORK! Nearly two hours later we reach our destination the “Doobie Rally”. Now it is time to have a beer, compare the chicken strips on the tires and meet up with some old friends from all over SA. While we wait for the woman we head down to the beach to buy some crayfish from the locals for tonight barbeque.

Sunday it is the same story, just in reverse. What a weekend!!!

sounds like a good time. let's see some of those pics

Have taken a few 300+ trips & I enjoyed them but it was very ruff on the a$$ & wrist. I advise plan some breaks along the journey to not wear your body out.

i recently came back from france and i live in the uk , it was a 1500 mile trip and i was getting to 130 without a fuel light which suggests i could get to 150 atleast and that was cruising at 80mph in top gear . when im out in uk going like a mad mad i get to 110 and light comes on so i guess if you take it easy you would put an extra 30 miles before filling up ...........
but if your bored its nice to stop and break the journey up with a few breaks im thinking ..........

I wimped out and took a plane. I ride my crotch rocket around town for an hour and I can feel my knees getting cramped and my throttle wrist wanting a break. So I said f it and paid 300 bucks and flew, but I kind of wish now that I rode and took a hotel break half way if it was really killing me. Anyway, the bottom line was that I know after 20 miles on the highway I have to fight the urge to turn into speed racer and hit 100+ mph (after 450 miles who knows what I'd be doing). So I figured my ticket somewhere along the line would pay for the flight.