Pre-trip routine

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  1. Wu-Viffer

    Wu-Viffer New Member

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    Hey VFRWorld,

    I am planning a week long motorcycle ride from San Francisco to Vancouver and back. I was wondering what sorts of things you guys check on your bikes before you leave (maintenance, etc.), and what you bring with you on the ride to make sure you can do emergency maintenance if necessary?

    Thanks,

    Mel
     
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    TOILET PAPER IS A DEFINATE MUST, I ALWAYS HAVE THIS IN MY BAG:biggrin:
     
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    I would say the condition of your tires is the most important thing, maybe you would need new ones. And add the tire plugger kit too.
     
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    I never go on long rides without benadryl(medium bee allergy), a tent/camping gear just in case even if staying in hotels/friends etc.. Gives you flexibility on the road. The tire kit is a good idea, and maybe some extra tools.
     
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    .............dont fergit ure "raingear".....i once took a 650 mile trip and was sure it wouldnt be raining....WRONG!!!....i had to go over 350 miles in a hard rain....it pretty much sucked...
     
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    hehe. that's in my motocross gear bag, too...
     
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    :first: the number for the HRCA ... I'm too old to fix this stuff ... LOL :tongue:
     
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