How Many Touring miles in a day & any reported breakdowns on big trips

[Nudels2u75]

I am leaving to go on a 10,000 mile trip this saturday, Just got new corbin heated seat, air hawk, got new limited scooter & trailer all ready....

Now not sure if I will take this bike...., the seat still hurts after 350 miles

Still debating on taking my 2010 goldwing, but I would not be able to take the trailer, as I have not found the correct plugs to match trailer to goldwing...

Any suggestions out there..

How many miles do ya'll travel in a day & is anybody experiencing any breakdowns as I just purchased this rig....only 3000 miles on her so far went to Niagria falls on the Canadian side...

 

[frank3]

I take my 2010 RT-S to and from Bolder, Colorado at least once every year. Took it twice this year and twice last year. Each trip is straight through with no overnight stops. 630 miles each way. The first trip (spring of 2010), broke the front cyl. exhaust header on the way back and had to have it trailered the last 200 miles. Other than the exhaust problem, I've had no problems that caused me to trailer the RT. Of course, you're taking a 10,000 mile trip so you'll need to plan on stopping for routine service like oil/filter changes. I'd take it and go if in your shoes. Have a nice trip.

 

[NancysToy]

Sorry to hear that the seat isn't a fit for your caboose. Seats are like shoes, and what is heaven for one person is agony for another. I see the possibility of a Russell Day-Long in your future. I don't know what trailer connection you have on your Wing, but BRP does make an adapter to connect the RT-622 to a flat-four trailer connector. Unfortunately, the 2011 and newer trailers are only 4-wire, so they will not readily adapt to a 5-wire system. It would be also possible to cut off the existing trailer connector leaving an attached length of cable, and insert a flat-four trailer connector. To use for a 4-wire, simply unplug the 9-pin connector. With the Spyder, plug it back in.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Did you try the comfort seat at all before you got the Corbin? I just switched to one before my trip and I love it. When I finally get home this Saturday I'll have 9,000 miles on this trip and almost 50,000 miles on the Spyder. I had to replace the windshield center bracket and motor, and get a new set of rear brake pads but otherwise it was flawless.

I don't think I could have made the trip without my trailer. With changing weather from one week to the next it was great to be able to bring two jackets and extra clothes.. Have a great trio and I hope you get to take the Spyder

 

[CyncySpyder]

You asked for it, so here goes.............. just hope some of this helps

If your planning on a really long trip, like you've described, I personally wouldn't suggest doing it with a new seat that hasn't been broken in yet. Would be like doing a marathon with brand new shoes, sure you can do it, but your gonna pay :cus:

You didn't mention much about mods besides the new seat, so I'll throw this out there for ya and I'm speaking from (collectively between 2 RT Spyders) over 50,000 miles of Spyder Ryding experience, not that that makes me any type of expert, just well seasoned I'd say

But for long trips, you'll want a back-rest and some form of floor-boards or highway pegs to be able to give your knees, legs, feet, butt and back some freedom of movement while ryding. Otherwise your going to tense up, and the ryde is going to be one that you'd rather have over than enjoyable :lecturef_smilie:

Most 'typicle' RT Spyders pulling a trailer can only go around 125 miles between fuel stops, so take full advantage of them by making sure to stretch your legs and back and make sure to stay hydrated. Having a cup-holder mounted within easy reach is also a very nice 'over the long haul' mod to have as well. Not to mention, a REDA gas can 'just in case'ray:

As for brake downs, sure they happen. Just this past weekend, a local buddy of ours trailored his 2010 RT-S to Lamonts for the Bar-B-Q & ryde day, but he didn't get to ryde at all, left on the side of the road with electrical problems, and he had just got the byke back from being worked on the day before. Lesson here, make sure (any mods for that matter) electrical additions (like lights) are tested and true before heading out on a long adventure. Most Spyder dealers don't stock many parts, and instead have to order them and wait, and if you get stuck on the road, this can really be a pain. Some, if knowing your traveling will do what they can to help, like take parts off a showroom floor model, but thats at their discretion and sadly, NOT ALL DEALERS ARE THE SAME:banghead: and some take the stance, if you didn't buy from us, you just have to wait Its their business & they can run it like they want:lecturef_smilie:

In the wide scheme of things, all the preparedness in the world, sometimes just doesn't mean a thing as things 'DO' just happen. Case in point, Teddy and I just did over a thousand miles of ryding in two days, including some of the most famous motorcycle roads in the country (Dragon,Rattler, Etc...) all while towing our camper and we had the time of our lives doing it. Upon reaching our exit to our home (spoiler allert for Teddys Thread) and just slowing down from running a long jaunt at 80 mph, we had a rear flat tire:yikes: But I was able to get to a gas station, put a can of fix a flat in and make it home without much hassle. Lesson I learned: The bottles of RideOn that we have don't do much good if there not 'IN THE TIRES' :banghead: Hey, you live & you learn, right :dontknow:

Sometimes, you just gotta do what you feel is best for you. No one can 'Live your Dream' but you. I know personally, I wouldn't hesitate to go on a long road-trip at the drop of a hat. But like anything, its all about being prepared and then, accepting what happens.

Hope this helps some and you have an Awesome trip, if on the Spyder or not, ray:Good Luck

Dave n Teddy~

 

[Buttsy]

When I finally get home this Saturday I'll have 9,000 miles on this trip and almost 50,000 miles on the Spyder.

Wow impressive where do you find the time!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Nudels2u75]

I currently ride over 50,000 miles a year

I have just put the Seal floor boards, corbin seat with driver/passanger backrest, baker wings, highway pegs, xm stero, It was around 1o grand in xtras, cb, high definition head lights, back off lights, additional brake light....I can not remember all of the junck right now

I had intially had jell packs inserted into the the limited seat, and found that was terrible, just have over a 1,000 miles witht he new heated corbin....

On my other tour bikes I have ridden anywhere from 600 to 1200 miles in one day almost around the clock...

I was doing good to do 350 miles on this spyder, even after this new seat, and air-hawk

 

[murphybrown]

Like your "style" of travel.

"Sometimes, you just gotta do what you feel is best for you. No one can 'Live your Dream' but you. I know personally, I wouldn't hesitate to go on a long road-trip at the drop of a hat. But like anything, its all about being prepared and then, accepting what happens."

I agree with the information/suggestion/advice that Dave & Tedster put down. My longest day travel was around 700 miles. I ryde a Corbin (well broke in)..do not use any additional cushioning other than what I have from enjoying good food...sort of wonder (just a ?) as a new Spyder ryder if you are totally relaxed when out and about. I know for myself and many others at first I was tense and found that I was "exhausted" even after a couple hundred miles. Now I am getting ready to move an Iron Butt (1000 in 24 hrs) up near the top of my bucket list.
You have to decide what is your "wants" from your rydes. There are times my ryde goes less than 100 miles...I found someone or something to visit...other days the further the better...
I ALWAYS have with me roadside assistance and list of Spyder dealers. I have only had one roadside break down (human error from a Spyder tech when changing my oil)...but have to say all the Spyder dealers came to my rescue and worked me in..nothing but praise there...now it did slow my trip down by 3 days...but hey life is to be maxed out and lived in this moment (the only one I reallllly have)...so I just added the "whoops" as a wow must have been meant to be...let's see who/what is out there for me to enjoy...
All that shared to say...Ryde, ryde, ryde and enjoy it...do what WORKS FOR YOU...:thumbup:

 

[CyncySpyder]

You seem well prepaired, last 2 nuggets of advise from Teddy & I : Read the following

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-*-You-may-want-to-check-this-on-your-machine

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...t-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

 

[Derk]

Take the spyder and have a great trip. I've just returned from my 4th cross country trip and did pick up a few lessons. You will probably need to put a new back tire on before the end of your travels, so schedule a dealer in there somewhere. Be very careful on road construction, highway dept. had just put down tar and small stones, called chip and seal, don't ride on it, stones stick to your belt and it will break. I waited 3 hours for AAA, and was towed 190 miles, waited two days at dealership to overnight belt and install, cost me $700. three other bikes were also towed away while I was waiting for tow truck with broken belts. To me, it's part of the adventure, although I wasn't thinking that at the time. I always carry my reda gas can in the side bag, cup holder is great also. I usually ride about 450 to 550 miles a day, sometimes less, depending on how many pictures I'm taking. Ride safe, enjoy the scenery.

 

[gkerrs]

I have a 2011 RT with 20k miles recently returned after 4.5k fishing trip/ryde up thru canada from my centeral fl home. I have the elka shocks set firm with med. rebound front tyre press set to 22 rear set to 28 I purchased a corbin seat with back rest about 15k ago I ride with the rear pax foot boards completly down with my short legs this with the front pegs makes for a very comfortable ryde. I rode from Omaha to south of Atlanta in 18hrs on the way home [1022 miles] would have been 16hrs except for construction nw of atlanta I averaged 57mph on this trip, at 75mph I get 125 to 150 miles per tank not very good milage but my stops for fuel were normally less than 10min. finished the ryde to fl the next am, happy to say I felt good not stiff and sore like I normally was after the day before on my Harley [good machine but does not ride a well as the spyder] just wish it had a bit more fuel range @ interstate speeds