y2krider Posted August 7, 2015 #1 Posted August 7, 2015 I set a new single day riding distance record for me this week, 694 or 726 miles. The odometer showed the 726 but as we all know that ain't right. Google says 694. I had a training class just outside Cleveland, OH so I decided to take the Venture. Left home at 6:15 last Sunday and arrived at hotel at 7:25 that evening. Didn't get to ride much while I was there but did shoot up I90 into PA the only evening I had any free time just to say I have been there. Split the ride home and rode about half yesterday evening and then finished this morning. Around 1525 miles total for the week. Saw a few ventures on the road but don't know if anyone from here. If you saw a Millennium Venture with a dude with blonde fur helmet, it was me.... (hope I waved ) Glad the Venture is such a comfortable bike.
djh3 Posted August 8, 2015 #2 Posted August 8, 2015 Thats a nice days ride. I dont like to do them all the time. But off and on I kind of like it. I made like 775 in 12.5 a couple years ago. I was tired, but not wore out. Does that make sense? It was fun, had a good friend to ride the first 200 or so miles with. Fill ur up ride, repeat. Hope you a good ride both ways.
midnightventure Posted August 8, 2015 #3 Posted August 8, 2015 The odometer is much closer than the speedometer.
billmac Posted August 8, 2015 #4 Posted August 8, 2015 Google don't include the miles when you get off the route to get gas, in parking lots to get food or take a break. missing a turn and have to drive 5 miles to turn around. they only calculate from point A to point B.
djh3 Posted August 8, 2015 #5 Posted August 8, 2015 I have sync'd up my GPS and ODO on trips, and have to agree the ODO is pretty dang close. I think less than 3-5 miles difference on a long trip of say 6-700 miles. been awhile now so not exactly sure but I dont recall it being 10-15 miles for sure.
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