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Rode about 380 k's yesterday, most of that was at 9000 rpm and f me my ass is sore today. I think i have carpal tunnel with in carpal tunnel now. Are the bigger bikes more comfortable on longer rides or should i start looking at a donut on a cruiser?

sittting on a cushion now or do i need to htfu?

how many other 380km trips have you done before...???

im sensing sarcasm. i go up the old road now and again but thats with stopping and not sitting on the freeway.

Your arse just isn't ride fit! Sounds like you need to share a room with Stace at Halls Gap this year Reedy....that'll sort you out!

Thats along ride on a 250. That would kill my 64 year old ass. I went a little less than a 150K ride today, and I am nursing my arse with a Jim Beam and a beer. Of course this is my first ride since last October due to snow and ice. But still 380k is along ways, (236 U.S. miles). I would think an aftermarket seat or as you said a donut would help.

Do it more often and you'll get used to it.

I did around 600km on the 9 yesterday. I was rooted by the end of it, but no soreness today.
More riding is the fix.

Yeah, i did around 500ish k's in 2 days over the long weekend on my 9, sore ass while i was riding but as soon as i'm off and walking all's good....

Strika wrote:Your arse just isn't ride fit!

Thats it, hit right on the head. More riding is what will help

More riding
Been back riding a year and a lot of long distance stuff,
my "ARSE" still kills me after 100 klm's and that's on a bigseat 14
Go the Airhawk.....if you can afford one

Just keep up with the longer trips and you'll be right. I done a few 800km in 1 day rides on my old Hyo GT250R most of which was at same revs u mention. First time I done it it killed my ass. LOL. But next day I just jumped back in the saddle and was fine. But yes imo it it easier doing longer rides on a bigger bike

I did 300km of my ZX10 in four hours this morning, 60km freeway, 180 twisties 60 freeway - stopped twice (once after first 60km) - no soreness at all.

thanks for your compasion (2). Guys it sucks on a 250, dont get me wrongl, general suburban is great but highway hurts. I thought after p plates i could get a bigger bike...ive been sussing it up for weeks, bugger 12 more months.

Reedy, just do what I'm doing. Get a bigger bike anyway

Big bike should have big seat for Big bum!!

(I chose this bike for that very reason)