How long can you ride without having to get off...

[EazyDuz]

Since my recent trip to Wales it did make me wonder about the comfort of bikes in general.
On the way there (150 mile trip) i had 2 rest stops, though one was just for fuel. Same for on the way back.
I found that i wasnt that uncomfortable on the bike, but instead, the wind noise was incredibly exhausting even with ear plugs in. That might be due to the fact that i fitted a screen for the journey which went as high as my neck, so it protected my body a treat but the buffeting sound was very loud. Even when i ducked my head right under the screen, it created a very loud whistling sound.
Needless to say when i got home i removed it and plan to sell it now.

So how far do you normally ride before you feel the need to stretch your legs or have a break from the noise?
I did also find motorway riding (on the way home) incredibly dull, full of average speed cameras and didnt see many other bikes.
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[Supermoto_Fan]

I don't really see it as an issue as you will nearly always have to stop and get off to refill before you start feeling any real discomfort.
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[Shinigami]

used to ride my 125 down a and b roads on a 150 mile each way trip, on some occasions it would take nearly 4 hours which i'd do in one go and not get too achy.

Depends on the bike really, no issues doing the same on the hornet but take a lot less time but I do have to stop for petrol
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[SQL]

4 hours + and then I need a break but its not back breaking just want to prevent it.

[Hetzer]

As long as it takes for the tank to need re-filling (130 miles in my case).
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[Snorty]

Rode my GSXR from Hull to Leeds, my back killed when I got home.

Once I was used to riding it, I took it to Scotland and only stopped in the last 15 miles because I was nearly out of petrol.

Once you've got a bit of wind/g-force to take some weight off your wrists, it's ok. That's why I hate city stop-start traffic.
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[SQL]

also I find my fingers hurt before my back.

[yaigi]

Haven't done anything longer than an hour yet so not sure, but I absolutely loathe riding down the motorway for longer than about 3 or 4 junctions, it's sooooooo boring.
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[Poseidon]

The zx9 I'd struggle to go for an hour without needing to jump off and stretch my legs and wiggle the numbness out of my backside.

The triumph I can ride from tank fill to tank fill. Managed just over 300miles/over 4hours with two stops for fuel. The only problem with the triumph is that after about 40mins at certain revs (i.e around 70mph in 6th) it makes your hands tingle.
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[Knightsy]

Around a full tank of fuel (about 180 miles) gives a good opportunity to stop and stretch.

Otherwise, about 4-5 hours is the point where my bum says no.
Sounds like I could use a better seat ...

P.S Agree with yaigi on the motorways. I tend to avoid them as much as possible.
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[Sable]

Took 3 hours to get home from the Southend Shakedown 120 mile'ish, mostly Mostly 40mph-60mph. Got caught in traffic near home. Didn’t stop once.

[Pol Anorl]

around 200 miles with a heavy rucksack was about my limit with 1 stop 60 miles in
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[P.addy]

I munch motorway miles, but for back roads/fun rides... most fill ups are around 100ish miles.

Best start being less of a faggot as I've gotta ride to Plymouth in July then around spain

[GrantT]

I've done 300 mles on the Speed Four, in the rain wet to the skin, with a stop every 100 miles for fuel. That wasn't pleasant.

Only get 130ish to a tank so that's my limit, but could ride it all day without being too uncomfortable, although I've got a duff knee and that gets sore about 3 hours in.

[EazyDuz]

Sounds good.
I really should start using my MP3 player as well, especially for motorways.
My sat nav is ancient though as well and you can only tick to avoid major roads. Unfortunately when i did this it turned a 150 mile trip to Wales into a 350 mile trip. Must have removed all but the slowest, narrowest roads in the country, so i had to save various points on the A5 as favourites and select them as via points...
I need a new sat nav.
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[GeorgeB.]

After about 2 minutes of riding I get off
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

My honda is a bit unkind to my arse - it's like I can feel the seat base after about 45 minutes, and after an hour+ it's the frame. Think the seat foam's a bit tired (it's over 25 years old after all). My suzuki is arguably comfier. But both are 125s, so y'know. Having a break here and there feels good. I think the longest I do is two hours. A little less. After that I want a good 20 minutes off.
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[Islander]

I've ridden from Jedburgh to London without a break when the starter relay on my R100RT failed. A pair of helpful police gave me a bump start in Jedburgh and I kept the bike running the whole way back - even for fuel refills. MY OH nipped off and paid for the fuel while I stayed with the bike. It wasn't too bad at all.

[scorps]

depends on what my bladder dictates
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[Old Git Racing]

Either a fuel or fag stop, whichever comes first.

OGR
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[woo]

on my last trip from London to Roy Bridge in Scotland and back on the 08 R1 i was getting 160 miles till reserve and another 20 odd miles untill services so id say 180 miles as i had to stop for petrol otherwise i could have kept going!

I think it made a huge difference that i had a seat cushion and custom made earplugs/headphones
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[CG Sam]

It looks like I'll probably end up going all the way to Plymouth myself on a CG in the summer, 230 miles avoiding motorways. May have to stop for fuel near the end, but I imagine that I'll need a break before the bike!
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[Enduro Numpty]

Depends on a lot of things. In decent weather and decent roads I'll easy do 200 miles on FJR and then I'll only stop because I need fuel. A big, comfy, powerful bike with a degree of weather protection makes all the difference.

Out and out sports bikes are great at what they do but they're not always the best for long journeys though I have had some superb, long trips on them. Small bikes can be hard work on a long haul, having to ride at a pace slightly slower than you want because you haven't got enough poke to overtake at will is frustrating and ultimately tiring.

It's horses for courses. If you regularly do long journeys and want comfort (and have the choice) then bikes with a leaning towards touring might be the way to go.

[GrantT]