detroit to daytona in a day?
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ResidentEvil
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yup your crazy 
It can be done, but I wouldn't try it. How far have you ridden in a day, non stop except for gas or food? Better wait til some of the Saddlesore guys chime in.
lil charlie
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I wouldn't....its just too much. Take a little extra time and stay the night somewhere, even in two days thats a long ride.
farthest in a day was from detroit to tahquamenon falls and thats about 400 miles
And how did that feel?
Could you have done it 3 or 4 more times?
yeah last sunday I rode around 275 miles and realized Its probably not going to be to fun, to ride 1100 miles in I figure around 18 hours. I have drove it in 18 a couple times but atleast I will have 3 days to make it back to detroit and I plan on taking the scenic route back and spending the night in dc at my cousins
You may make it but day after you'll be no good.
Do it in two days you'll be ok. Any reason you have to do it in one ?
Do it in two days you'll be ok. Any reason you have to do it in one ?
Josh
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1,000+ miles in a day is a hard ride. I believe a man can do just about anything he sets his mind to, but it's a hard, hard day and you're gonna be sitting in traffic more than a few times on that trip.
You will be destroyed at the end of it. I'd recommend finding someplace midway to sleep for 4-5 hours and then taking off again. If you haul it straight through, you're gonna lose a day anyway when you finally do get out of the saddle and give in to the exhaustion.
That's what I'd do, anyway. I do 730 miles one way each summer to hang out with friends, and I'd hate to be staring another 400 miles in the face at what is normally the end of that trip (right around 13 hours usually).
Good luck either way! Be safe and have fun.
You will be destroyed at the end of it. I'd recommend finding someplace midway to sleep for 4-5 hours and then taking off again. If you haul it straight through, you're gonna lose a day anyway when you finally do get out of the saddle and give in to the exhaustion.
That's what I'd do, anyway. I do 730 miles one way each summer to hang out with friends, and I'd hate to be staring another 400 miles in the face at what is normally the end of that trip (right around 13 hours usually).
Good luck either way! Be safe and have fun.
no I dont have to do it in 1 day, just one of those hair brain ideas I get once in a while .. I appreciate all the input from people that have experience.
I am going to try it and if I get tired I will take a nap theres no reason to crash because I want to prove I can do it
I appreciate all the input from people that have experience.I am going to try it and if I get tired I will take a nap theres no reason to crash because I want to prove I can do it
sportcustoms71
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i would definatly take my time and go the scenic route
i hate riding on the interstate with the bike.
i hate riding on the interstate with the bike.
mattrat
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If you're gonna do it, you may as well get some recognition - check out IronButt
IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders
I attempted a ride like that some years ago, but bike decided 600 miles has enough and decided to quit
IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders
I attempted a ride like that some years ago, but bike decided 600 miles has enough and decided to quit
MelodicMetalGod
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Not recommended. A point A to point B ride like that is challenging to say the least. The biggest challenge being staying alert/sharp for the entire ride. A ride that's 3 or 4 times your longest regular ride is not going to have you at your best. Especially if the weather is anything other than comfortable.
Consider more "sane" options for the trip time.
Best of luck!
Consider more "sane" options for the trip time.
Best of luck!
You can do it, but you'll be glad when you park in Daytona
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