[finch20th]

i was just curious cause i was told that about 3,000 in a riding year was high :?: .

i figured since you southern guys can ride almost all year how many you put on?

 

[SuzukiGirl1]

That's a hard question to answer...it's just like asking someone, "how spicy is spicy?" :twisted:

Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes a lot of miles. For me, riding 350 miles in one day is enough to kill me...Gixxerdale rides 500+ miles in a day all the time, so a 350 mile ride for him is nothing.

Same thing goes for the "yearly" mileage. Like you eluded to in your post as well, where you're located in the country can have a lot to do with the amount of miles you put on in a year as well. The warmer states just have more months that they can ride than the colder states.

Basically, any amount of miles that you think is "a lot"...there's someone out there that's going to say, "That ain't nothin'...I ride xxx much per year"

 

[inspiron]

I was putting about 1'000 miles a year on my Vespa, then about 1'500 miles per year on my 125. Both were being used for getting around the town, not much more.

Between picking up my 1400 in July and winterizing it in early November, I put about 2'000 miles on it. This coming season, I will probably put about 5'000 miles on it, since I'm planning to do some touring and attend some biker meets that are a few hours away

 

[finch20th]

that is so true i thought 3,000 as high?!? i thought that was low. but i didn't ride as much i wanted but then people were like i put on like 5,000 on a year. so i started riding it everywhere.

thanks,

corey

 

[jaydog19833]

I rode my brand new bike from June to early October and have 5,100 on it :roll:

 

[finch20th]

lots of long trips. did you have alot of fatiuge.

 

[prekarious1]

Have had this bike for just over 2 years and have 23.7k on it right now. You bought the thing to ride, so ride it. Just make sure that you take care of the engine and it will last you for a long time

 

[finch20th]

:shock: wow what should i do other than change oil regularlly and check ups.

 

[Gixxerdale]

Read the owners manual for a maintenance schedule and follow it. I also do a "Pre Flight" prior to departure on each weekend, just like a pilot before take off. If something goes wrong on a plane, you can't just pull over to the curb and park it. To me my motorcycle is the same. If it fails while under way, it can be very dangerous , even fatal. Always keep it in top shape and it will treat you well for many years. Pay attention to the little everyday stuff like oil level, brake fluid, brake pads, tire pressure, tire wear, clean and lube the chain regularly, etc. Always check your brake light. If it fails and you don't know it, it's a fast way to get hit, cause it's the only thing cagers seem to notice. :roll:

 

[Clint]

Many forum users ride 10,000 or more annually. I only get in a few thousand for various reasons.

I'd bet that the same people who think 3000 a year is a lot also think motorcycle engines don't last past 10,000. It's a common misperception.

 

[rollsisu]

I've done about 6,000 miles since I started riding in the end of May and I'd be sure to have more by now if it weren't for all this darn snow.

 

[wsharp]

Between 10,000 and 12,000 miles a year, depending on the severity of our monsoon season and how often I am forced to drive one of our cages to deliver equipment to clients. :smile:

 

[ozbound]

I ride into london everyday and have done over 14000 miles in just over a year

 

[LayinLo]

My old lady put 2,500 miles on hers in less than 5 months and she only rides on the weekends.

Me I ride at least 3-4 times a week.

 

[reiny]

i bought me 04 1200 bandit in May04 and since then i've put 4500KM's on it.
Keep in mind that i live in Ontario,Canada so its been pretty cold here since Nov04.
Still have to go into my garage and here my girl run at least once or twice a week!!!!

 

[finch20th]

Many forum users ride 10,000 or more annually. I only get in a few thousand for various reasons.

I'd bet that the same people who think 3000 a year is a lot also think motorcycle engines don't last past 10,000. It's a common misperception.

yes that is what i was told i was like wtf i didn't believe him until i saw the owners manual and it was like replace this repalce that at like 10,000 miles. but maybe i should stop worring so much. but thanks for all yur anwnsers .

the funny thin is i rode everywhere but this year i want to do some long trips.

 

[Freakinout]

I put between 12-14K miles on per year. Way more than most people, but the weather is usually very good here.

 

[finch20th]

i bet it is due to that you guys never get or rarely get snow... :roll: :neutral:

that must be nice. :roll:

 

[Freakinout]

i bet it is due to that you guys never get or rarely get snow... :roll: :neutral:

that must be nice. :roll:

Ha! We've been getting snow off and on since the first of november. This has been the worst winter I've seen here in a long time.

but luckily we had a nice weekend, because I was riding. :mrgreen:

 

[tlwisner]

i was just curious cause i was told that about 3,000 in a riding year was high :?: .

i figured since you southern guys can ride almost all year how many you put on?

3000 miles in a year is probably average to low average for a motorcycle. Some people commute on their bikes, some only ride one or two weekends a month. I put 2700 miles on my '05 C50 since I picked up in late July last year. I also rode my other two bikes, so I would consdier 3000 / year to be pretty low mileage. There are many people who rack up a lot more miles than I do.