How many miles... - Page 2

kawgirl · 09-27-2008, 06:26 AM

I've averaged about 8000 per year. Like LW said, with the national rally travel, I plan for 09 to bring higher milage.

superduty · 09-27-2008, 06:29 AM

Wow, you guys have me embarassed! :) I got my Nomad in May, and have 4200 on it. This will be my biggest year ever, as I have averages 3500-4000. Now that I have a more comfortable long distance bike, I am looking forward to some longer trips.

And my friends think I ride a lot! Many of them only ride about 1500/year. I went on a group day tour in Kansas last weekend. It was about 285 miles total and I could not get any of the 3 guys I asked to go with me, because they thought it was too far! I read somewhere that the average miles/year in the US is about 1800. I sure see a of bikes on craigslist that are 3-4 years old an only have 2k miles on them.

When I sold my 2005 C50 in May, it had 11k miles on it, and a couple of people who looked at it commented that it had a lot of miles. WTH??
:)

pablo · 09-27-2008, 06:40 AM

I've had my 07 for 1 year 8 months. It has right at 28,000 on it, so that's about 16,800 / year.

**glwilson** · 09-27-2008, 06:57 AM

Much less than most... around 8,000 average.

chuckster131 · 09-27-2008, 07:09 AM

I average about 8,000 to 10,000 here in Michigan, if the climate was better would tend to put more on the clock each year.

redjay · 09-27-2008, 07:58 AM

Hi, I average between 8,000 to 10,000 kilometres per year.

cactusjack · 09-27-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by superduty

Wow, you guys have me embarassed! :) I got my Nomad in May, and have 4200 on it. This will be my biggest year ever, as I have averages 3500-4000. Now that I have a more comfortable long distance bike, I am looking forward to some longer trips.

And my friends think I ride a lot! Many of them only ride about 1500/year. I went on a group day tour in Kansas last weekend. It was about 285 miles total and I could not get any of the 3 guys I asked to go with me, because they thought it was too far! I read somewhere that the average miles/year in the US is about 1800. I sure see a of bikes on craigslist that are 3-4 years old an only have 2k miles on them.

When I sold my 2005 C50 in May, it had 11k miles on it, and a couple of people who looked at it commented that it had a lot of miles. WTH??
:)

No need to feel embarrassed. Remember many of us live where we can ride 12 months out of the year. I actually have made an effort to cut back on my riding after going through my original set of tires in 8 months. Look at BD, he only rides in the month of June... apparently.

While some of you are already thinking of putting your bikes up for the winter, it's just becoming prime riding season here in the desert. I'll put 80% of my annual miles on my bike between now and the end of May.

**schoeney** · 09-27-2008, 08:29 AM

I am averaging about 800 miles per month during prime season. I am required to drive a car for work so no commuter miles. With the weather around here I imagine I will only ride 300 per month in some months. No real long trips this year but hope to get one in next year.

Total I am guessing 7000 this year and maybe 9000 next.

**jmorrow** · 09-27-2008, 08:45 AM

I bought my Nomad new in June 2004. I have right at 46000 mile. This year has been a slack year I've only put 6300 mile on so far.

jussmatt · 09-27-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by superduty

Wow, you guys have me embarassed! :) I got my Nomad in May, and have 4200 on it. This will be my biggest year ever, as I have averages 3500-4000. Now that I have a more comfortable long distance bike, I am looking forward to some longer trips.

And my friends think I ride a lot! Many of them only ride about 1500/year. I went on a group day tour in Kansas last weekend. It was about 285 miles total and I could not get any of the 3 guys I asked to go with me, because they thought it was too far! I read somewhere that the average miles/year in the US is about 1800. I sure see a of bikes on craigslist that are 3-4 years old an only have 2k miles on them.

When I sold my 2005 C50 in May, it had 11k miles on it, and a couple of people who looked at it commented that it had a lot of miles. WTH??
:)

No need to feel embarrassed. Remember many of us live where we can ride 12 months out of the year. I actually have made an effort to cut back on my riding after going through my original set of tires in 8 months. Look at BD, he only rides in the month of June... apparently.

While some of you are already thinking of putting your bikes up for the winter, it's just becoming prime riding season here in the desert. I'll put 80% of my annual miles on my bike between now and the end of May.

Like CJ said...no need to feel embarrassed!!! The weather right now is getting PERFECT for riding!!! I'm just fortunate enough that I get to ride my bike for a commuter!!! Kind of kills 3 birds with one stone so to speak.... Transportation to and from work... get to enjoy my ride and... Cheeeeeep stress reliever and therapy!! LOL!

lonewolf · 09-27-2008, 09:07 AM

6500 right now, this year. hoping to get close to 10000 if the weather holds. weather can go from good to crap real fast here in mn.

watchman · 09-27-2008, 09:19 AM

We average between 17,000 and 18,000 a year on the bikes. Liz got her 08 in March and has over 13,000 on it. I bought my 05 the 3rd week of July in 05 and I have over 54,000 on it.
Liz traded her 04 Nomad for her 08 and it had over 58,000 on it for the 4 years she owned it.

jayc · 09-27-2008, 09:38 AM

6500 per year, back and forth to work and weekend rides.

doctorgski · 09-27-2008, 10:31 AM

I have a 2006 that will be 2years and 4 months old on the 1st of October. I have 55,381 miles on it.

abbo · 09-27-2008, 10:35 AM

Before the Nomad I averaged 3 to 4000 miles a year. Bought Nad in April of this year and just turned 8000. :)

09-27-2008, 06:26 AM	#16
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	How many miles... I've averaged about 8000 per year. Like LW said, with the national rally travel, I plan for 09 to bring higher milage. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-27-2008, 06:29 AM	#17
superduty Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 259	How many miles... Wow, you guys have me embarassed! :) I got my Nomad in May, and have 4200 on it. This will be my biggest year ever, as I have averages 3500-4000. Now that I have a more comfortable long distance bike, I am looking forward to some longer trips. And my friends think I ride a lot! Many of them only ride about 1500/year. I went on a group day tour in Kansas last weekend. It was about 285 miles total and I could not get any of the 3 guys I asked to go with me, because they thought it was too far! I read somewhere that the average miles/year in the US is about 1800. I sure see a of bikes on craigslist that are 3-4 years old an only have 2k miles on them. When I sold my 2005 C50 in May, it had 11k miles on it, and a couple of people who looked at it commented that it had a lot of miles. WTH?? :)
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09-27-2008, 06:40 AM	#18
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	How many miles... I've had my 07 for 1 year 8 months. It has right at 28,000 on it, so that's about 16,800 / year.
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09-27-2008, 06:57 AM	#19
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	How many miles... Much less than most... around 8,000 average. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-27-2008, 07:09 AM	#20
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	How many miles... I average about 8,000 to 10,000 here in Michigan, if the climate was better would tend to put more on the clock each year. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-27-2008, 07:58 AM	#21
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	How many miles... Hi, I average between 8,000 to 10,000 kilometres per year.
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09-27-2008, 08:29 AM	#23
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	How many miles... I am averaging about 800 miles per month during prime season. I am required to drive a car for work so no commuter miles. With the weather around here I imagine I will only ride 300 per month in some months. No real long trips this year but hope to get one in next year. Total I am guessing 7000 this year and maybe 9000 next. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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09-27-2008, 08:45 AM	#24
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	How many miles... I bought my Nomad new in June 2004. I have right at 46000 mile. This year has been a slack year I've only put 6300 mile on so far. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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09-27-2008, 09:07 AM	#26
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	How many miles... 6500 right now, this year. hoping to get close to 10000 if the weather holds. weather can go from good to crap real fast here in mn. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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09-27-2008, 09:19 AM	#27
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	How many miles... We average between 17,000 and 18,000 a year on the bikes. Liz got her 08 in March and has over 13,000 on it. I bought my 05 the 3rd week of July in 05 and I have over 54,000 on it. Liz traded her 04 Nomad for her 08 and it had over 58,000 on it for the 4 years she owned it.
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09-27-2008, 09:38 AM	#28
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	How many miles... 6500 per year, back and forth to work and weekend rides. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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09-27-2008, 10:31 AM	#29
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	How many miles... I have a 2006 that will be 2years and 4 months old on the 1st of October. I have 55,381 miles on it.
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09-27-2008, 10:35 AM	#30
abbo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rockwell City, Iowa Posts: 215	How many miles... Before the Nomad I averaged 3 to 4000 miles a year. Bought Nad in April of this year and just turned 8000. :)
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