Touring Tips & Tricks
#23
03-27-2014, 09:44 AM
Road Master
Maybe it is just a Citibank thing.
Happens to me every time. I finally gave up using it.
4+ stops in 8 hours with just a tank full = shut off card.
I've spoken with their fraud department several times. They explained nominal purchases in a short amount of time spread out over a large area (couple of states) will trip their fraud warning system. (there is some logic to it) Citibank is the worst. I've had their card since 1984 and don't carry a balance. You would think they would give me the benefit of the doubt. I guess not. As a result, I don't use their card anymore.
I've even tried to call the fraud dept. in advance, they note the date and the highways, then they give me a special code. It didn't work... I finally realized Amex doesn't have that issue and use it exclusively unless the station doesn't take Amex.
It has been discussed on the IBA forum and MTF forum before.
Happens to me every time. I finally gave up using it.
4+ stops in 8 hours with just a tank full = shut off card.
I've spoken with their fraud department several times. They explained nominal purchases in a short amount of time spread out over a large area (couple of states) will trip their fraud warning system. (there is some logic to it) Citibank is the worst. I've had their card since 1984 and don't carry a balance. You would think they would give me the benefit of the doubt. I guess not. As a result, I don't use their card anymore.
I've even tried to call the fraud dept. in advance, they note the date and the highways, then they give me a special code. It didn't work... I finally realized Amex doesn't have that issue and use it exclusively unless the station doesn't take Amex.
It has been discussed on the IBA forum and MTF forum before.
That's a great idea
#24
03-27-2014, 11:17 AM
#25
03-27-2014, 11:19 AM
#26
03-27-2014, 11:30 AM
#27
03-27-2014, 11:31 AM
Amex and cash.
Visa and MasterCard will shut your card down after you get gas 3 or 4 times down an interstate. It trips their fraud warning. You can alternate the cards, but on a long continuous run, they will still trip and shut down. Even when I call them and give them the route and date and they provide me a code, their computer still trips and turns the card off.
Visa and MasterCard will shut your card down after you get gas 3 or 4 times down an interstate. It trips their fraud warning. You can alternate the cards, but on a long continuous run, they will still trip and shut down. Even when I call them and give them the route and date and they provide me a code, their computer still trips and turns the card off.
#28
03-27-2014, 11:33 AM
Great tip! I have done this before and it's great. I even have went a step further and put a days worth in each bag(you will need bigger bags). That way you just grab 1 bag and go.
#29
03-27-2014, 11:36 AM
Some stores sell trial size or travel size toiletries. These work great also because of their smaller sizes. Only need 1 or 2 of each to make it through the trip. You can also keep the containers and just refill them for your next trip. Do yourself a favor and keep shampoo and the like in plastic baggies. That way if they leak they don't get all over everything else.
#30
03-27-2014, 11:38 AM
** Keep the weight low. Heavy things (tools) in saddle bags, lighter in tour packs and t-bags.
** Rain gear and sun-block in easy reach.
** If you have a rider, stop when you feel them fidgeting and give them a break.
** If you don't have a fairing with pockets, a tank bag is great.
** Don't ride anywhere near a truck for any length of time. Pass them or drop back.
** Follow far enough back you can see and react to anything kicked up on the highway or from a car or truck.
** 2 second gap between you and the car ahead of you. Double it as soon as the first raindrop falls.
** Modular helmet.
** Earplugs.
** Ride through boredom. Stop as soon as you are tired or sleepy.
** Rain gear and sun-block in easy reach.
** If you have a rider, stop when you feel them fidgeting and give them a break.
** If you don't have a fairing with pockets, a tank bag is great.
** Don't ride anywhere near a truck for any length of time. Pass them or drop back.
** Follow far enough back you can see and react to anything kicked up on the highway or from a car or truck.
** 2 second gap between you and the car ahead of you. Double it as soon as the first raindrop falls.
** Modular helmet.
** Earplugs.
** Ride through boredom. Stop as soon as you are tired or sleepy.
Put the sunscreen on at every stop. When you are burnt it is too late. Take off jackets and pull up long sleeves when you apply it. You will get burned where you don't expect it.