From Utah to Maine and back again - Page 12

cactusjack · 08-14-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

I didn't ask the question clearly. My bad. I didn't know if it was for pleasure or something else. Nice to know you have your bike dialed in well enough to take a trip that long comfortably. I couldn't although I'd like to. I didn't know if you were maybe planning to visit someone and just happened to take the bike.

You need to have a bike fully assembled in order to ride it.

ponch · 08-14-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Does that mean you're ready for an Ironbutt?

I did 1246 miles in under 22 hours last year. And that included a job interview and a couple hour nap.

MT

I did about 800 in 11 hours last year. I am not itching to do that again without a seat upgrade.

Monkeyman · 08-14-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

You need to have a bike fully assembled in order to ride it.

I KNEW there was a trick to it. :)

**Jared** · 08-15-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

I didn't ask the question clearly. My bad. I didn't know if it was for pleasure or something else. Nice to know you have your bike dialed in well enough to take a trip that long comfortably. I couldn't although I'd like to. I didn't know if you were maybe planning to visit someone and just happened to take the bike.

Ha ha ha.. Just giving you a hard time.

I rode down to Florida a few years ago and have been wanting to ride to the northeast ever since. My mother-in-law asked my wife to drive with her Pittsburgh, and my wife agreed, so it seemed like a prime time to take off for a few weeks and head the same direction. I actually met up with them several times throughout the trip.

clayton · 08-15-2012, 04:55 PM

Nice run Jarad...

**crazygene49** · 08-15-2012, 05:26 PM

What was your total time and miles from start to finish?

**Jared** · 08-16-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crazygene49

What was your total time and miles from start to finish?

I will figure all the stats etc. out soon.

**Jared** · 08-20-2012, 05:41 PM

Here are a few stats from the trip

Miles Traveled 6907
Average MPG 40.99505599
Highest MPG 50.83
Lowest MPG 34.61
Cheapest Gas $3.28 in Orem, UT
Most Expensive Gas $3.859 in Effingham, Il
Moving Time 111:48:00
Average Speed 61 MPH
States Travel 26 States +DC
Days on the Road 21
Days Traveling 15

mobandy78 · 08-20-2012, 05:46 PM

Man, those stats really put it into perspective, don't they. That's a lot of traveling! Thanks for keeping us updated throughout your trip. It was fun following you on here.

elvis · 08-20-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Here are a few stats from the trip

Miles Traveled 6907
Average MPG 40.99505599
Highest MPG 50.83
Lowest MPG 34.61
Cheapest Gas $3.28 in Orem, UT
Most Expensive Gas $3.859 in Effingham, Il
Moving Time 111:48:00
Average Speed 61 MPH
States Travel 26 States +DC
Days on the Road 21
Days Traveling 15

Very impressive stats! You must have an iron-butt.

In qualitative terms, what was the most exciting part of your trip, the best roads that you didn't feel like stopping or other things you'll tell about to your grand kids? Any recommendations for those of us who might take their Nomads to the places you traveled?

You're setting the bar high for long-distance riding, keep on keeping on.

**Jared** · 08-20-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elvis

Very impressive stats! You must have an iron-butt.

In qualitative terms, what was the most exciting part of your trip, the best roads that you didn't feel like stopping or other things you'll tell about your grand kids? Any recommendations for those of us who might take their Nomads to the places you traveled?

You're setting the bar high for long-distance riding, keep on keeping on.

I have a few write-ups for my blog that are in process and which will discuss the highlights of the trip. When they're complete (which may be a while yet) I'll share them with everyone.

There were two days that I really pushed the miles getting close to an IB. Going through southern Wyoming and going through Kansas. Neither one of those days did I see much reason to stop and they were at the beginning and end of my trip, so my ambition was high.

I had another two other days that were close to 500, but the majority of the trip were reasonable 250-400 days.

elvis · 08-20-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I have a few write-ups for my blog that are in process and which will discuss the highlights of the trip. When they're complete (which may be a while yet) I'll share them with everyone.

Looking forward to reading your blog, thanks! [I just noticed in your signature, you do have an IB! Congrats...]

**crazygene49** · 08-20-2012, 08:55 PM

Wow!

**Jared** · 08-21-2012, 07:08 PM

For the best pics of this trip, go to: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1&l=17c7fcdcab

blowndodge · 08-21-2012, 07:25 PM

Wow what fantastic pictures Jared!!! What memories..

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