Extreme Personal Opinions wanted! - Page 4

paddyo · 10-17-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Okay, I'll bite. For extended rides of 250 miles or more, I wear lycra compression shorts, like UnderArmor or similar. They don't bunch up like boxer shorts. I get the Starter brand at Walmart for $10/pr.

I use the same. Don't bunch. Breathe well. No chafing.

**markclark57** · 10-17-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I probably averaged that or more to and from the rally...It's doable, but I think 350 a day is better if you want to sight see.

That's about our speed too. We (Patricia and I) are more interested in seeing, snacking, and shopping than world record miles in a day.

mobandy78 · 10-17-2011, 01:34 PM

I use the UnderArmor compression shorts also. I've tried the bicycle shorts once on a day long ride and they seemed to work fine. I think they take some getting used to on a motorcycle. I'll try them again on another long ride to see how they are. I haven't been able to take any long/day rides lately.

dank · 10-17-2011, 02:25 PM

For me, just the same jockey, BVD's or Haynes as any other day. Far as I'm concerned, the bike is just getting fully warmed up at 500 miles.

ponch · 10-17-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dank

For me, just the same jockey, BVD's or Haynes as any other day. Far as I'm concerned, the bike is just getting fully warmed up at 500 miles.

My bike too, but unfortunately, my ass is about done by then.

waterman · 10-17-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

I ride for pleasure not for pain (hard to tell from the last rally). IMHO 500 in a day is insane.

Mark,

The distance of 500+ miles depends greatly on the roads.and what there is to see. Out here and interstates, so 500 is not too bad.

**markclark57** · 10-17-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Mark,

The distance of 500+ miles depends greatly on the roads.and what there is to see. Out here and interstates, so 500 is not too bad.

My idea of a nice ride day includes lots of twisties and several stops for food/drink/sights/fuel/potty and 'cause we feel like it. Hard to fit all that in if you are pushing for max mileage. ;-)

waterman · 10-17-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

My idea of a nice ride day includes lots of twisties and several stops for food/drink/sights/fuel/potty and 'cause we feel like it. Hard to fit all that in if you are pushing for max mileage. ;-)

True, but when they are 140 miles away you learn to push it and then enjoy.

scott2007nomad · 10-17-2011, 09:12 PM

I have used compression shorts for long rides.
They hold everything in place and allow my jeans to move easier.

**Kawhead** · 10-18-2011, 03:03 AM

I just wonder...........if you wore Depends and somehow them got wet. Would that not make a jell seat, and therefore a more comfortable ride?

mobandy78 · 10-18-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kawhead

i just wonder...........if you wore depends and somehow them got wet. Would that not make a jell seat, and therefore a more comfortable ride?

That's funny!!

**Kawhead** · 10-19-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mobandy78

That's funny!!

He ask for extreme and I didn't want to get nasty so I used "wet'.

10-17-2011, 01:34 PM	#48
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	I use the UnderArmor compression shorts also. I've tried the bicycle shorts once on a day long ride and they seemed to work fine. I think they take some getting used to on a motorcycle. I'll try them again on another long ride to see how they are. I haven't been able to take any long/day rides lately. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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10-17-2011, 02:25 PM	#49
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	For me, just the same jockey, BVD's or Haynes as any other day. Far as I'm concerned, the bike is just getting fully warmed up at 500 miles. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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10-17-2011, 09:12 PM	#54
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	I have used compression shorts for long rides. They hold everything in place and allow my jeans to move easier.
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10-18-2011, 03:03 AM	#55
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	I just wonder...........if you wore Depends and somehow them got wet. Would that not make a jell seat, and therefore a more comfortable ride?
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