F800GS 1200miles 2days

B DIRT · 08-12-2009, 04:24 PM

For those of you that owne an F800GS is riding it 1200 miles in two days possible? I have the opportunity to demo a 09 F800GS for a weekend and you can see from the list of my current bikes that this is alittle different and the bike has appealed to me. Im not currently in the position to purchase one but would still love to ride one and Im thinking whats not a better time than on the biggest road trip Ive ever done? So with a sore ass is it doable?

WoodWorks · 08-12-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by B DIRT

For those of you that owne an F800GS is riding it 1200 miles in two days possible? I have the opportunity to demo a 09 F800GS for a weekend and you can see from the list of my current bikes that this is alittle different and the bike has appealed to me. Im not currently in the position to purchase one but would still love to ride one and Im thinking whats not a better time than on the biggest road trip Ive ever done? So with a sore ass is it doable?

A couple of 600 mile days in a row? Piece o' cake! Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.

David

AKTroy · 08-12-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by B DIRT

So with a sore ass is it doable?

Yup doable and a sore ass for sure on that seat! Have fun.

B DIRT · 08-12-2009, 04:37 PM

awesome! thats the shit I wanna hear!

AngryRed · 08-12-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AKTroy

Yup doable and a sore ass for sure on that seat! Have fun.

Get a Sargent! I regularly do Las Vegas to San Diego and back again in one weekend (390 miles via the scenic route). Anyway I haven't done that trip since I got my Sargent saddle a few weeks ago but I have no doubt it would be immensely easier. This weekend we are heading up to Pine Valley Utah to check out some potential camping spots so I'll post up how it goes.

I have no doubt it will be like sitting on the face of an angel!

v8toilet · 08-12-2009, 10:17 PM

Since you've owned mostly dirt bikes you should be good to go. Earplugs or ER6 or Shure or even some cheap Koss headphones to keep the wind drone toned down.

I rode an F650 Dakar 2600 miles in 2.5 days and a few weeks later rode it another 7000 in 8 more days it was stock except for an Airhawk seat cushion. Up until then the longest trip I had done was about 300 miles.

I once heard a distance rider say all there was to distance riding was "sit here and turn that" he pointed at the seat and the throttle. If you like motorcycles and are in decent shape (even if you're not but I think it makes a difference) its really not that hard.

Dress for success

and have a good time.

JRWooden · 08-13-2009, 07:01 AM

I couldn't do it on an "un-enhanced" stock seat, but I have a lot of padding where it counts ....

Since it's not your bike (yet) you'd maybe want to go for some add-on comfort enhancer ... air-hawk ... bead-rider ... queen-size air mattress

BackRoader · 08-13-2009, 07:13 AM

Go for the ride....enjoy the power....oh did anyone mention the "seat" ???
Get a foam seat pad...even a cheap ATV Pad from Walmart will help.

I put a Sargent Seat on my F800 and my Ass thanks me everyday !

Have fun !!!!!!!

sawbucks · 08-13-2009, 07:20 AM

I did 900 miles in one day with the low stock seat. Went from Devils Tower WY to Madison WI. Yeah my ass hurt a little but it was a long day in the saddle.

B DIRT · 08-13-2009, 08:30 AM

cool thanks fellas! Im looking forward to this ride a buddy and I are doing the middle of september. He rides a new Bandit 1250s and the local dealer is hooking me up with the F800GS. We're riding from south central PA the Mt Washington NH where my buddy as use of a condo. Ive never really been north so this is gonna be fun and Im gonna take a shit load of pics

GeckoRider · 08-13-2009, 08:45 AM

Gone from Brooklyn NY to Traverse City MI (about 860 miles) in one day. I don't have an Airhawk yet but it will be there next time I plan on riding anything close to that distance. I also use a Throttle Rocker and have a Laminar Lip, along with standard earplugs, etc. While not a plush ride, and leaving me ready for bed at the end of the day, it was all do-able.

Enjoy

B DIRT · 08-13-2009, 09:49 AM

thanks again guys and to let you know I work at a BMW car dealership and I can look up and price BMW motorcycle parts but cant order them so if that helps anyone out let me know

AKTroy · 08-13-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryRed

Get a Sargent! I regularly do Las Vegas to San Diego and back again in one weekend (390 miles via the scenic route). Anyway I haven't done that trip since I got my Sargent saddle a few weeks ago but I have no doubt it would be immensely easier. This weekend we are heading up to Pine Valley Utah to check out some potential camping spots so I'll post up how it goes.

I have no doubt it will be like sitting on the face of an angel!

Ordered it two weeks ago! Had one on my Vstrom. Great improvement.

solohvs · 08-13-2009, 01:09 PM

I can't imagine anyone making any changes to a "demo bike" so I won't mention the great Sargent seat switch.

I got my f800 GS on Memorial Day weekend and had to limit my riding to just 600 miles because of the first warranty check. I was waiting at the dealer when they opened on the Tuesday AFTER the holiday weekend.

My face hurt from smiling so much, but the upright seating and comfort made for a great ride. I think 600 miles could be done in one day!

Brian

Dr. Zaius · 08-13-2009, 01:49 PM

I just did 1600 miles in two days on my F800GS. It was 15 ours going there and 16 hours the way back. From Portland to Sun Valley and back. No highway and all of the good roads through the middle of Oregon (twistie central). Epic ride.
Bike did well.

08-12-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
B DIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: your moms house startn a small fire in her panties Oddometer: 1,376	F800GS 1200miles 2days For those of you that owne an F800GS is riding it 1200 miles in two days possible? I have the opportunity to demo a 09 F800GS for a weekend and you can see from the list of my current bikes that this is alittle different and the bike has appealed to me. Im not currently in the position to purchase one but would still love to ride one and Im thinking whats not a better time than on the biggest road trip Ive ever done? So with a sore ass is it doable? __________________ 2002 XR650R (plated), 2000 XR650R (trophy), 2013 CRF250L, 1990 Transalp, 2002 CR125R (woods weapon), 1977 CT90, 2009 Big Red, 2008 CRF230L (wifeys), 2003 XR650R (boys), 1972 XL250 (boys), 1997 CR80R (boys)

08-12-2009, 04:37 PM	#4
B DIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: your moms house startn a small fire in her panties Oddometer: 1,376	awesome! thats the shit I wanna hear! __________________ 2002 XR650R (plated), 2000 XR650R (trophy), 2013 CRF250L, 1990 Transalp, 2002 CR125R (woods weapon), 1977 CT90, 2009 Big Red, 2008 CRF230L (wifeys), 2003 XR650R (boys), 1972 XL250 (boys), 1997 CR80R (boys)

08-13-2009, 07:13 AM	#8
BackRoader Heading There Next Joined: Nov 2007 Location: The PEG, Center of Canada Oddometer: 3,386	Go for the ride....enjoy the power....oh did anyone mention the "seat" ??? Get a foam seat pad...even a cheap ATV Pad from Walmart will help. I put a Sargent Seat on my F800 and my Ass thanks me everyday ! Have fun !!!!!!! __________________ 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black, 2010 HD Heritage Softail, 1983 Yamaha RZ350, 1978 Yamaha XS650 SE,1967 Honda CD125.

08-13-2009, 07:20 AM	#9
sawbucks n00b Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Mad Town Oddometer: 8	No Problem I did 900 miles in one day with the low stock seat. Went from Devils Tower WY to Madison WI. Yeah my ass hurt a little but it was a long day in the saddle.

08-13-2009, 08:30 AM	#10
B DIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: your moms house startn a small fire in her panties Oddometer: 1,376	cool thanks fellas! Im looking forward to this ride a buddy and I are doing the middle of september. He rides a new Bandit 1250s and the local dealer is hooking me up with the F800GS. We're riding from south central PA the Mt Washington NH where my buddy as use of a condo. Ive never really been north so this is gonna be fun and Im gonna take a shit load of pics __________________ 2002 XR650R (plated), 2000 XR650R (trophy), 2013 CRF250L, 1990 Transalp, 2002 CR125R (woods weapon), 1977 CT90, 2009 Big Red, 2008 CRF230L (wifeys), 2003 XR650R (boys), 1972 XL250 (boys), 1997 CR80R (boys)

08-12-2009, 10:17 PM	#6
v8toilet Nothing to see here. Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Northwest U.S. Oddometer: 1,568	Since you've owned mostly dirt bikes you should be good to go. Earplugs or ER6 or Shure or even some cheap Koss headphones to keep the wind drone toned down. I rode an F650 Dakar 2600 miles in 2.5 days and a few weeks later rode it another 7000 in 8 more days it was stock except for an Airhawk seat cushion. Up until then the longest trip I had done was about 300 miles. I once heard a distance rider say all there was to distance riding was "sit here and turn that" he pointed at the seat and the throttle. If you like motorcycles and are in decent shape (even if you're not but I think it makes a difference) its really not that hard. Dress for success and have a good time.

08-13-2009, 07:01 AM	#7
JRWooden Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: The great state of confusion Oddometer: 3,438	I couldn't do it on an "un-enhanced" stock seat, but I have a lot of padding where it counts .... Since it's not your bike (yet) you'd maybe want to go for some add-on comfort enhancer ... air-hawk ... bead-rider ... queen-size air mattress

08-13-2009, 08:45 AM	#11
GeckoRider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Oakland, CA, USA, Thrid Rock from the Star Sol Oddometer: 411	Gone from Brooklyn NY to Traverse City MI (about 860 miles) in one day. I don't have an Airhawk yet but it will be there next time I plan on riding anything close to that distance. I also use a Throttle Rocker and have a Laminar Lip, along with standard earplugs, etc. While not a plush ride, and leaving me ready for bed at the end of the day, it was all do-able. Enjoy

08-13-2009, 09:49 AM	#12
B DIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: your moms house startn a small fire in her panties Oddometer: 1,376	thanks again guys and to let you know I work at a BMW car dealership and I can look up and price BMW motorcycle parts but cant order them so if that helps anyone out let me know __________________ 2002 XR650R (plated), 2000 XR650R (trophy), 2013 CRF250L, 1990 Transalp, 2002 CR125R (woods weapon), 1977 CT90, 2009 Big Red, 2008 CRF230L (wifeys), 2003 XR650R (boys), 1972 XL250 (boys), 1997 CR80R (boys) B DIRT screwed with this post 08-13-2009 at 09:56 AM

08-13-2009, 01:09 PM	#14
solohvs somewhere around the bend Joined: Apr 2008 Location: South East Pennsylvania Oddometer: 156	600 miles I can't imagine anyone making any changes to a "demo bike" so I won't mention the great Sargent seat switch. I got my f800 GS on Memorial Day weekend and had to limit my riding to just 600 miles because of the first warranty check. I was waiting at the dealer when they opened on the Tuesday AFTER the holiday weekend. My face hurt from smiling so much, but the upright seating and comfort made for a great ride. I think 600 miles could be done in one day! Brian

08-13-2009, 01:49 PM	#15
Dr. Zaius Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Oregon - The Beautiful PNW! Oddometer: 244	I just did 1600 miles in two days on my F800GS. It was 15 ours going there and 16 hours the way back. From Portland to Sun Valley and back. No highway and all of the good roads through the middle of Oregon (twistie central). Epic ride. Bike did well.

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