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Road trip! Back home to MA by way of Canada!

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:06 pm
by Ninja Geoff
Still in the VERY early planning stages, may not even happen this summer, but next year.
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As far as luggage goes, i have my back pack. I'd need a large tank bag, and possibly some saddle bags. I'm going to put together a price list of gear and stuff (including a better "procreating" helmet) and that alone will have a lot to do with getting out this year or not. I'd need to pack my riding jacket, the liner for it, my water proof pants/mesh pants (i'd obviously be wearing one pair at a time) my gloves, mesh and leather gauntlent (again, i'd wear one pair, other back ups). I should be able to get that stuff on or in my back pack. That's where saddle bags come in for clothes. And the important stuff (wallet, cell phone, passport, GPS, spare batteries for GPS, etc) goes in the tank bag with anything else i can think of. I'd also want some sort of water bladder maybe so i can drink something if i get thirsty. But that's not REALLY needed, i figure a gas/break stop every hour or two will keep me hydrated and energized.

Leave Friday morning (8 AMish, thurs is payday) be in quebec that night. Leave early next morning for montreal (sat). And the next morning (sun) leave for albany/grafton, ny. Stay there that nigh and mon morning, blast down rt 2 to greenfield area (old stomping grounds) and stay there until thursday or friday. Though i'd take from friday to (2nd) sunday off just in case of any setbacks or delays.

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:08 pm
by VermilionX
good luck.

i don't know if i'll ever tour on my bike.

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:10 pm
by -Holiday
id get a tailbag in lieu of a backpack. youll thank yourself

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:35 pm
by ninja79
Leave Friday morning (8 AMish, thurs is payday) be in quebec that night. Leave early next morning for montreal (sat). And the next morning (sun) leave for albany/grafton, ny

If you do it *right* you will be in no shape to leave Montreal sunday morning. Montreal is one crazy party town. It's like New Orleans but without the hurricanes ;-) Get a few buddies to go with you, stay in Montreal for a couple of days. You'll have a blast!

(You were not actually planning to be in Montreal and just pass it by, right???)

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:37 pm
by Sev
Get a camelpack. I took one on my last trip (it was only 700km over two days) but it was invaluable in the heat.

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:57 pm
by Ninja Geoff
ninja79 wrote:
Leave Friday morning (8 AMish, thurs is payday) be in quebec that night. Leave early next morning for montreal (sat). And the next morning (sun) leave for albany/grafton, ny

If you do it *right* you will be in no shape to leave Montreal sunday morning. Montreal is one crazy party town. It's like New Orleans but without the hurricanes ;-) Get a few buddies to go with you, stay in Montreal for a couple of days. You'll have a blast!

(You were not actually planning to be in Montreal and just pass it by, right???)
Prolly just a crash there kinda thing, maybe have a drink or two. And no friends to go with.
Sevulturus wrote:Get a camelpack. I took one on my last trip (it was only 700km over two days) but it was invaluable in the heat.
hmmm *adds to list*.

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 4:24 am
by KarateChick
If you can't change helmets and it's really noisy - try earplugs..?

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:15 am
by Ninja Geoff
KarateChick wrote:If you can't change helmets and it's really noisy - try earplugs..?
i already have some actually. They sit under the seat with my tool kit.

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:28 am
by ninja79
seriously, man. It's like going to New Orleans and not staying for Mardi Gras.

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:35 am
by KarateChick
GeoffEX650R wrote:
KarateChick wrote:If you can't change helmets and it's really noisy - try earplugs..?
i already have some actually. They sit under the seat with my tool kit.
I meant in your ears! :laughing: