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Need Advice from you Vet. Riders (Road Trip)
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:24 pm
by drrhythm39
I'm planning my first road trip in Jun. I'll be going to Gettysburg Pa. Being this is my first overnight trip any advice you vet. riders can give would be most helpful. It's only 312 miles but being my first one I want to have all my bases covered.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:44 pm
by Skier
300 miles or so one way? Not much to say other than:
No cotton underwear
Bring a change of socks
Don't forget your toothbrush
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:44 am
by safety-boy
May sound silly, but...
I have lousy posture on cruisers, and my upper back get really sore. On long trips I like to get those stick-on heating pads as a just-in-case. Slap one between the shoulder blades just below the neck and I am good to go. They last a long time. I am a lousy distance rider, but you never know how you'll fare until you go on a trip
Not advertising, but I think I have gotten these:
http://www.thermacare.com/products-neck ... -wrist.jsp
Maybe tape a bit of money under your seat, just in case something happens to your wallet.
Hope you have fun.
--Dave
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:55 am
by storysunfolding
Don't wear a backpack.
I don't know how skier rolls but I'd bring a change of underwear too.
Earplugs are nice over long distances. The wind noise is bad for you and tires you easily.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:54 am
by Skier
storysunfolding wrote:Don't wear a backpack.
I don't know how skier rolls but I'd bring a change of underwear too.
Earplugs are nice over long distances. The wind noise is bad for you and tires you easily.
Why not a backpack?
And I sometimes roll with a single pair of underwear, but it's the awesome hiking kind with the special anti-bacterial threads so you can wear them for two days without washing.
Earplugs are a good idea; I didn't mention them because I assume everyone uses them when they are going out for more than 20 minutes on a motorcycle.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:13 am
by storysunfolding
Skier wrote:Why not a backpack?
Makes you sore. Not true with everyone, but when you're new to riding distances it's best to stack the cards in your favor.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:18 am
by JCS
Take your rainsuit.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:35 am
by Lion_Lady
Camping or hotelling? (I prefer camping, myself). Different requirements for each.
Carry WATER in your tankbag or other easy access spot. Don't forget to drink several swallows (at LEAST) at every stop. Dehydration is sneaky and will make you stupid. On the bike the wind blast takes away more water thay you might think. Make sure to stop about every hour to hour and a half. Get off the bike and just walk around for 5 minutes. You'll be less fatigued when you get to your destination.
Carry your cell phone in a jacket pocket - not on the bike. If you two become separated, you may not be able to reach the bike to get to the phone.
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:22 am
by jonnythan
You'll get colder on the bike than you think. Dress appropriately.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:35 am
by Skier
Don't forget to write down what worked and what didn't when you get back from your trip.
Experience is the best teacher.