Cross Country Ride 9/5/08

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  1. bitterpil

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    Enjoy! Have FUN! Take lots of pics! Share them!

    It sounds like you have safety and suplies covered. There is always something more or less to take.

    Bike maint stuff like a tire guage and small can of chain lube.
    Talc or monkey butt powder may come in handy with lots of long hours in the saddle.

    Just drive safe and make it back to share the adventure.


    See ya round.
     
  2. Hotbrakes

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    Wow guys, don't yall have anything better to do on a Saturday like ride? LOL. Thanks for all the posts. I have a cell phone of course, Visa x2 cause it's everywhere I want to be, and the Slime tire kit with compressor. I'm trying to figure out a way to mount my camera so I can take pics on the fly without holding it in my hand. I'm starting to run out of room to mount stuff though.

    This trip will probably open a door to lifelong motorcycle tours, maybe not as long, but picking an area and exploring the whole thing, taking more time to enjoy everything.
     
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    Have a good time. Don't forget some zip/cable ties and if you can fit it.. Duct Tape.
     
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    what to bring

    dont forget 30 amp fuses in case of meltdown allso electrical tape too a telescopic campstool to sit on in camp when reading the destiation hwys book its as good if not better than zumo. I use tidown straps and a ortlieb waterproof bag on the back the straps are handy if god help you when your bike rides in the back of a truck. three pants are too many and bring older underwear they have better venting and can be thrown out as you go. last thing a headlamp or shake flashlight plexus for your visor allso. ps dont forget to check out washington state Ive finished my third dh tour there and it was awesome great roads food and good people happy trails Shane
     
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    Camelback/ibprofin/earplugs/ enojoy.........
     
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    If you consider all these replies you might consider taking a truck too!
     
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    One other thing that'll make that trip better.......... put a 'Throttle-Meister' on your bike! (and an 'Air Hawk' saddle pad, too..... ! )
     
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    With the combined MPG of 2 VTEC VFR's of 40 each, that equals 20mpg total for 2 people. Truck gets 18mpg. Veeerrrrryyy tempting... But if the 2 of us were in an enclosed area with eachother for more than an hour, we would never get anywhere cause we'd be pulled over in a brawl all the time. I still owe him for my clicking jaw he gave me years ago in the Marines. Payback is a bitch!
     
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    get some names from www.vfr911.com if you haven't already. It's an assistance signup board for vfr riders.

    I might be able to set you up with some shelter and beds if you come through central Massachusetts.
     
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    AAA Card.
    When i packed for Cross country..
    Skipped the tent.. Motel 6...
    Clothes.
    Chain lube.
    U good to go.
     
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    If you need to mount a camera, but don't want to spring for the big $$, the Pedco UltraClamp Camera Mount works pretty well. Very well built mount for $24. I do get a bit of vibration at certain RPM.s I mount on the left mirror bracket with the camera above the mount. Alows me to easily switch on/off while riding, or switch to video mode. I carry a ziplock handy in the tank bag to slip over it in case you are in and out of rain, so you don't have to pull cam off mount with every change in the weather.

    ......... have an awesome time.
    i have trip envy.


    Pedco UltraClamp Camera Mount from REI.com

    j~
     
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    Have a save trip, Keep us posted
     
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    Yes - sleeping on someone's couch is a lot mor comfortable then in a tent on the ground.

    If you come up to Calgary, Alberta, Canada - feel free to stay at my house.

    I'm planning on one of these next year - but mid west (to El Paso Texas - and maybe even into Mexico) and then up the left coast.

    Have fun and ride safe.
     
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    Wow, hope you have a great time!!! Since the CCW laws are different from state to state, try bear spray , works really well on other "varmints" too, you never know. Also , the tire plug kit could be a butt saver as mentioned.
     
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    Sounds awsome, have a really great time and stay safe, sounds like you have every thing sorted.

    The only thing I could add is that on the long trips we do, we always pack energy boosters, usually in the shape of vitamins that the long distance runners use. I got caught once by dehydration (and this was in the winter) by wrapping up too warm and not stopping enough for water. Take enough time to rest and recharge and eat properly.

    Do enough long trips and you soon learn how and what to pack. My wife puts all her G-strings in her pocket :vanity:
     
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    good luck guys

    :pope2: someday would love to do what your doing,living here in new england
    i would ride all over vt. maine,n.h may be next year have a great time guys
    pugmahorn 2000 vfr
     
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    A Goldwing Would Come In Handy! Have A Great Trip.
     
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    ditto i got trip envy...
    be safe... god bless and cant wait to see the pictures
     
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