how many ks could u do in a day

[straw man]

Gday , for an new long distance rider ,on a busa I'm wondering if I could make it back from Bris to Melb . what would be an arerage daily range posably be ?/

[DjPete]

Just did Melb Syd / Syd Melb in one day each way to see the rolling stones and that was quite easy.
I stopped every 3 or 4 hrs or when I felt tired. Adjust it as you go. Going up I needed less rests, but coming back a bit more.

[mozzie26]

I did the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne twice last year(1800kms+). I did it in 3 days each way. Between 550-700kms each day. On one day I stopped of a bit earlier at a mates place and did 900kms to home on the last day, by that stage my legs, back & wrists were all sore by the time I got home. I preferred going the New England Hwy through NSW's then the Pacific Hwy.
The Yass Motel is a good place to stay if you want one of the best steaks in Australia!(restaurant closed Monday).

[RaZ]

The Yass Motel is a good place to stay if you want one of the best steaks in Australia!(restaurant closed Monday).

Dont stay there at that Yass place..... my sister cleans that place and I wouldnt stay at her place due to how unclean it is LOL

[wayneb60]

I have done about 1600 ks from gayndah back to sydney on a busa going though warwick , woodenbong, casino grafton,
along waterfall way, armidale, down thunderbolt way, to dungog, singleton, and home to mt druitt
in 1 day got home very sore & tired
what ever you do take it easy & enjoy your riding straw man
cheers wayne

[Ward P]

[straw man]

I have done about 1600 ks from gayndah back to sydney on a busa going though warwick , woodenbong, casino grafton,
along waterfall way, armidale, down thunderbolt way, to dungog, singleton, and home to mt druitt
in 1 day got home very sore & tired
what ever you do take it easy & enjoy your riding straw man
cheers wayne

Thanks.all , I'm looking g forward to my trip Eva. More now

[xlr8r]

Hi straw man, you say you are a new long distance rider..Is this just on the 'busa or have you done miles on something else ? There are many factors to consider on a long ride.. Are you comfortable on the bike ? Have you prepared by having ample sleep for a few nights previously ? Have you had regular meals and fluids ? All sounds a little over the top but if you are in good physical and mental condition the ride will slip by.Not talking gym junkie just general well being.
The biggest plus is your bike, though some find the 'busa can be uncomfortable after 8/9 hours it is the most comfortable bike I have ridden in 40 plus years of riding on 30 plus bikes. 2 weeks ago another member and I rode to Armidale from Brisbane to meet some friends returning from a trip away for breakfast in Ebor. 1019km for the day and got off ready to go for another ride. As I said preparation is the key, if you are time restricted a straight run from Melbourne to Brisbane is easily doable if you prepare. I have done 3 trips to the island in one stint, then slept like a log.
Factors such as rain, temperature can also play a big part in a long ride, you don't want to be shivering with cold as you use up energy, and too much heat depletes it even faster. I try and leave about 2 hours before dawn, as this gives you quiet time to clear suburbia etc before you really hit the open road and generally don't spend too much time in roo country before the sun comes up giving you a fresh sense of wakefulness.Most sensible option is to aim for a prebooked bed somewhere in the vicinity of two thirds of your trip, I usually find a decent caravan park to be a good option. Hope this is of some help.. also not sure about you but I find it really difficult to sleep the night of a good ride so sleep well earlier...

[Ward P]

[simmo]

[Pa King]

[Rev004]

[Batfink]

I did the SA Busa Bash in '14 which was 850 k's in a day form Melbourne port to Normanville, The ride was easy and we all had plenty of stops. At end of day I was happy to keep on going.

The way back was a bit more stressful but not due to ride, more to do with knowing I HAD to be at port by 6pm....

[Zoro]

I would only add that its probably best to do a test before doing your really long distance ride just to see what areas need improving like seat, bars, tank bag, helmet/ gear etc..
If you do an overnighter write down what you think you've forgotten and also what you took that you didn't need or use.
I'd certainly be doing a decent test ride prior to the big ride though, proper prior preparation prevents piss poor performance.
As mentioned, I'd invest in an Airhawk for the seat.

[black13]

best i've done is 1300 from jindy back to Adelaide on one of the busa bash's, got really uncomfortable after 700odd kms, had to stop regularly cause the pain on the seat was dreadful. Get yourself an airhawk , it will ease the discomfort, if you plan to do 800-1000kms per day, try to average 100kms travelled every hr including fuel & rest stops, its not that hard with some planning