Long Distance Riding

[Bob Ledford]

Your hinny is your only answer

 

[jerpinoy]

Switching make more better. It's like your feet are more compy if you switch shoes every other day shoe doctor advice. Maybe iron butt doctor will advice differently.:roflblack::roflblack:.

 

[bikeguy]

Hi jenmom, nice to see you on the forum again. Lots of good advice about various seats and pads. Personally, I think stopping and resting for just a bit fairly often is the key to riding a long way in reasonable comfort. One nice thing about the Spyder's limited range is that it makes you stop a little more often. I usually try to stop about every 125 miles if fuel is available. Take a little time to stretch your legs and rub your bottom and you'll be surprised how many of those little 125 mile hops you can do in a day. Only takes 8 of them to equal an iron butt day.

Cotton

 

[BajaRon]

Only your butt knows for sure. I've done more than 1 1,000 mile + day and 1 1,400 mile + day with the OEM seat on a 2008 GS. I've fine with it. It may well be I'd be more comfortable with an aftermarket seat but I've not tried one.

Seats seem to be a hit an miss item. What works for many doesn't work for everyone and vise-versa.

 

[boborgera]

The most i've rode in one day [08Gs stock seat] was about 575 miles, But i did have an two hour stop' half way into the ride. I had no problems with the seat, :dontknow:

 

[Mexican]

Jenmom, my wife did 980 miles in 17 hrs last year, 15 minutes after she parked the Spyder she was on the field playing the soccer finals, which by the way they won!:clap:
She is 41 years old and she did not complain about the seat, she says she like it just the way it is.
Will do it allover again next may (if i can handle it)pps:

 

[prmurat]

Sorry for asking: are these Iron Butt, 50CC etc open to 3 wheelers (Spyder/Trike) ??? Having rode non stop 600 miles a few time on my RT, I feel that "regular motorcyclist" competing in these marathon are the real heroes... IMHO there is nothing to be proud about doing in it on a 3 wheeler (apart of a sidecar!!)...

 

[otter28169]

Last year coming back from Spyderfest I rode 850 miles then slept five hrs then rode another 250 miles to home easily within the 24 hrs with a stock seat but with utopia drivers backrest did more than that on the trip to the Adirondacks. I am 66 yrs old, have bad back, bad Knees, and sometimes a bad mood. But I just don't get all the whining about the stock seat. I rode 25000 miles on mine this past year & plan for more the next year without touching the seat

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You ride an RT, the RS-S seat is hard and sloped at each side to make "Hanging Ham" that much easier. I have put 250 miles on my sled in a day on rough trails (not like the groomed ones you see in all the pictures), and been fine. That seat on the RS-S would have my tailbone hurting before the 150 mile mark. This might be an issue doe to my large size and weight (275 lbs). I have put on the comfort seat and hope it will make a difference.

 

[joet82]

I did my SS1000 on the way to SpyderFest with my 09 RS and original stock seat. I went from Lakeside, CA, to Amarillo, TX, in 21 hours and 50 minutes. the thing that suprised me most, was that after I got through the first 4 hours, with my body screaming at me almost all the way cause of temps and I'd never been on it for that extended period of time for a long while...my body settled in for the long haul and I had no major issues afterwards except at breaks and gas stations where getting on and off, my butt would regain contact with the nerve endings. lol and as some other ryders have said. it's all up to you. your body will tell you wether you should go on or not.

as they say in Spyder Ryder of America - San Diego Chapter preryde meetings, RYDE YOUR RYDE. ryde how you're comfortable, if something sends you warning signs, take them into consideration and make a decision, keep going, take a break, or just stop completely.

Good luck and hope you are able to find out what it truly means to eb "SADDLESORE". haha

 

[docdoru]

Sorry for asking: are these Iron Butt, 50CC etc open to 3 wheelers (Spyder/Trike) ??? Having rode non stop 600 miles a few time on my RT, I feel that "regular motorcyclist" competing in these marathon are the real heroes... IMHO there is nothing to be proud about doing in it on a 3 wheeler (apart of a sidecar!!)...

Yes they are all open; one should try IB for themselves and the Spyder, not for the proud, IMHO. :doorag:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :bowdown: :thumbup:
Nobody should have to prove anything, to anybody but themselves... :shocked:

 

[NancysToy]

Sorry for asking: are these Iron Butt, 50CC etc open to 3 wheelers (Spyder/Trike) ??? Having rode non stop 600 miles a few time on my RT, I feel that "regular motorcyclist" competing in these marathon are the real heroes... IMHO there is nothing to be proud about doing in it on a 3 wheeler (apart of a sidecar!!)...

I understand where you are coming from, but that opens a huge can of worms. Is doing it on a 60's Brit bike more of an achievement than on a Goldwing. How about a 1908 Harley? Best to leave this as a personal measure of performance and endurance, where only the rider has any specific hoop to jump through. As long as you do it with the wind in your face and the sun on your shoulders, it's all good.

 

[Bootie]

Ride

I understand where you are coming from, but that opens a huge can of worms. Is doing it on a 60's Brit bike more of an achievement than on a Goldwing. How about a 1908 Harley? Best to leave this as a personal measure of performance and endurance, where only the rider has any specific hoop to jump through. As long as you do it with the wind in your face and the sun on your shoulders, it's all good.

:agree::agree:

 

[steve635]

I understand where you are coming from, but that opens a huge can of worms. Is doing it on a 60's Brit bike more of an achievement than on a Goldwing. How about a 1908 Harley? Best to leave this as a personal measure of performance and endurance, where only the rider has any specific hoop to jump through. As long as you do it with the wind in your face and the sun on your shoulders, it's all good.

I've never done a 1,000 mile day, but I have done 750, (El Paso to Houston) on a 97 HD Road King. At mostly 70 mph on the I - 10, I don't think the Spyder would be significantly less tiring.

 

[Wiredux]

So I am going to be doing my SS1000 going to spyderfest this year. I have the stock seat on a 2012 RT. Ill let you know at spyderfest how it was.

 

[Bob Denman]

We'll all be pulling for you! :2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[BeachSpyder]

As to eligibility for IronButt status, it was originally only for those who competed in the rally, and then they found their numbers dwindling, so they opened the "IronButt" classification to anyone that completed a certified Saddlesore 1000 ( this was explained at this years annual banquet). The only competition that is restricted to two wheels is the rally, though I think you will see more restrictions in the future. I have done two saddlesore challenges in the last two months, and the Spyder is a forgiving platform for accomplishing this task. It allows you to carry more luggage than a traditional bike, and lets you get away with the addle minded mistakes that come with 18+ hours on a bike. The necessity for frequent gas stops is a true Achilles heel for using the Spyder, and handling at speed can be less than stellar. On my rt, I am lucky to get 22mpg at 80mph, so the gas stops come too often.
As to the seat question, the variables deal as much with your personal geometry (height, weight, inseam, how do you carry the weight etc) as it does the bike geometry. In my case, I needed a semi-firm seat with extra room for my big butt, along with 29" inseam, and desire for a seat rest. I ended up buying an ultimate seat because it was ready quickly, did not make me stay off bike for 4-6 weeks without a saddle, was moderately priced, and came with good recommendations. I also use a sheepskin covered gel pad that I switch on and off over the 1000+ miles. After 600 miles on any saddle, you will gladly sit on thumbtacks just for a different feeling. After 800 miles your ass is not your primary concern anymore, at least not the one you sit on! Hallucinations, knee pain, wrist pain, chapped lips, chapped face, hunger, thirst, time remaining for completion....these take up your time more. And your next gas stop. Especially on an RT!


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[Bob Denman]

:shocked: You've really done a good job of making it sound like... fun! :yikes: :roflblack: :joke:

 

[Bob Denman]

Time for the goat!

 

[bruiser]

Don't forget the MonkeyButt nojoke