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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Thousand mile day.
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<blockquote data-quote="torch" data-source="post: 1449366" data-attributes="member: 1295"><p>I'm still wondering why this question even came up on an FJR forum. It's been a bike of choice amongst the long distance community since it's introduction. Farkle up the thing with cruise control, touring windshield, GPS, custom seat, backrest, heated grips, highway pegs and a cup holder; don your 'Stich, fire up the bluetooth helmet sound system and then just stay awake in comfort for 16 hours. Only 3 or 4 fuel stops required. </p><p></p><p>I did a few 1,000+ mile days back when I was young and stupid on a CB175. Stock seat and the word "farkles" hadn't been invented yet but I jury-rigged a cigarette lighter so I could fire up a dart without stopping. I had a rucksack full of maps, spare parts and tools and could change pistons in 2 hours start to finish on the side of the road. Some have done it on even smaller bikes. </p><p></p><p>My son once rode over 2,000 (Huntsville ON to San Diego CA) in something like 40 hours on a 20 year old 650. But a brake caliper seized up in Ohio on the return trip and parts were not readily available so the bike had to be retrieved in a pickup. Such events are unlikely on an FJR. Heck, with today's tire technology, an FJR could do that entire circuit on one set of skins. </p><p></p><p>Have fun. Ride safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="torch, post: 1449366, member: 1295"] I'm still wondering why this question even came up on an FJR forum. It's been a bike of choice amongst the long distance community since it's introduction. Farkle up the thing with cruise control, touring windshield, GPS, custom seat, backrest, heated grips, highway pegs and a cup holder; don your 'Stich, fire up the bluetooth helmet sound system and then just stay awake in comfort for 16 hours. Only 3 or 4 fuel stops required. I did a few 1,000+ mile days back when I was young and stupid on a CB175. Stock seat and the word "farkles" hadn't been invented yet but I jury-rigged a cigarette lighter so I could fire up a dart without stopping. I had a rucksack full of maps, spare parts and tools and could change pistons in 2 hours start to finish on the side of the road. Some have done it on even smaller bikes. My son once rode over 2,000 (Huntsville ON to San Diego CA) in something like 40 hours on a 20 year old 650. But a brake caliper seized up in Ohio on the return trip and parts were not readily available so the bike had to be retrieved in a pickup. Such events are unlikely on an FJR. Heck, with today's tire technology, an FJR could do that entire circuit on one set of skins. Have fun. Ride safe. [/QUOTE]
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Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Thousand mile day.
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