Rode Across Arizona On The VFR800

[M.Brane]

I wanted to take more pics but that meant stopping.  We limited our stops to 15 minutes at the gas stations.  We did it in 19 hours.  So I have these videos of us at gas stations.  LOL!  

 Well that's better than no pics I guess.

 I usually roll about 70-80 on the open road depending on other traffic. I was really surprised how little the sprocket change affected my MPG. It sure pulls nicer down low, and the sweet spot for highway cruising is more reasonable now.

 I don't think I'll ever do a SS1000. I have no desire to simply put on miles, and don't care for slabbing much. I like to take the backroads & stop frequently to enjoy the scenery since I'm not paying all that much attention to it when I'm moving.

[2DFlyer]

Anyway......the critics who laugh at the FJR and ST'S and C14's of the world and think they are overweight sleds compared to some crotch rocket will be silenced right after they do a couple of trips like yours.
  

The right tool for the job.

I'm jealous Rogue.  Thanks for the report and stoking the fire some.

[spinalator]

Good job Rogue!

[David Morrow]

Well done. Once again, a rider proves the VFR800's LD abilities. My girlfriend and I put an aux tank on her VFR800 and it can make a huge difference when gas is tougher to find or you want to go a little further.

http://www.ldrider.ca/vfr-stuff/vfr-aux-tank/vfr-aux-tank.htm

[Rogue]

If I repeat it over and over, will it make it true?

You did well staying north metro of phoenix.  I'm impressed you included 89A through Jerome on a SS1000.

We originally had Phoenix as part of the route but I vetoed that idea because I had a sneaking suspicion it would ruin my impression of AZ.    

Jerome was a cluster-fook but in a good way.  I mean, there were tons of people walking around, cars as slow as mollasses, dirt on the road, and they were having some kind of motorcycle party.  There were tons of cruisers, which surprised me because the road was incredibly twisty.  It was the only place we saw sportbikes at.  Most places in AZ favored cruisers and ST bikes.  However, as soon as we were clear of Jerome, the road opened up and it was simply heaven up until Prescott.  Prescott was better than Jerome.  Again, as soon as we were clear of the city Hwy 89 was sublime and just wonderful to ride on!

[kevin_stevens]

I have a Kaoko throttle lock on my MTS and love it. The throttle lock also helps with fuel mileage...that and staying below 75 mph. If you can time your trip around the winds, it makes riding so much easier. I was able to get 250 miles per tank when pointed downwind when I did one of my iron butt rides.

In a week and a half, I'm going to do a SS1000 on the Buell. I'm going to take it easy though.

I have a Buell comfort saddle for sale if you want it.  Might help, they're pretty comfy.

KeS

[mxvet57]

The thing about them IB rides is how distance shrinks after your do one.

Good on you for doing one on a sport-tourer.  

If he was on a FJR comfort wouldn't of been an issue.


Rogue, congrats on the ride. One of these days i have to do a SS1000. I have done 850 miles in 15 hours so i know it can be done.

[veefer800canuck]

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