Can't speak for the other states but for when you come through TN, we recognize all other state CCW permits. If you don't have one the state says you can carry a weapon in/on your vehicle as long as it is not loaded and in a commercial case. Ride safe and have a great trip.

 

I forgot to mention ear plugs.

I did a 350 mile day in my half helmet last week and my ears were ringing for two dys afterward. The wind in your ears is a huge fatigue factor. Judging by your signature, I'm guessing you've spent some time at Ft. Sill and know how wind can wear you down.

 

One way ride and flying back (moving to the DC area) to get the Jeep and the rest of my chit loaded up in the Uhaul. This is an excuse to get a great ride in, and it saves me the gray hairs and nailbiting of putting it in the back of a Uhaul for the 3rd time.


Yep, a year total at Sill...windy as hell down there. I've been considering a modular or 3/4 helmet for a long time for that very reason, just never pulled the trigger on it.

 

I used a 1/2 for about 10 years before I went back to a 3/4. I was amazed at the reduction in wind noise.

 

I have a similar ride planned in the fall. Got a windshield in preparation just to help things out...

 

Hey there,

I am 35 and recently did a 3000 mile road trip. I have some thoughts to share from experience. We had lots of bad weather, freezing weather, and some lame wind conditions. At our best days we were able to ride 675 miles. I think I covered that in 13 hours with multiple stops to enjoy food and to take breaks. On the worst riding days, we were only able to travel 330 miles. At one point, the rain and traffic problems only allowed us to travel 95 miles in 3.5 hours.

I rode with rain gear and do not have to stop in big storms, but the traffic and riding conditions slowed to a creeping crawl. If I had to do another 600 miles that day, it would have been out of the question. The lesson we learned was this: there are a number of factors that dictate if you can easily ride 5-700 miles in a day. Weather is a main feature. Wind was a surprising factor on another day (25-30mph headwind). It kept our top speeds lower and made it a fight for every mile over the course of a couple of hours.

I would try to make the run, but would do a couple of things to keep the odds in your favor: pack light, bring a couple of tools, leave 2 hours earlier than you planned and check the weather and traffic construction for your route. Enjoy the ride. The biggest challenge will be having the 700 mile legs of the journey x4 (KS - TN, TN-D.C., D.C. to TN, and TN to KS). Riding a single day 700 miles is no problem, but getting 4 riding days with no problems and keeping pace is tough. Let us know how it turns out!

 

Plan it like a mission- weather, road, route, time of day, gear, fuel stops, food, water, etc..

http://www.almanac.com/weather/longrange/DC/Washington

http://classic.mapquest.com/maps?1c=....03196&2v=CITY

I would time in late June to early July and hit Gettysburg for the 150th anniversary...

 

Invest in one of the $10 throttle assist things that allow you to use your palm to control the throttle, you can ride open handed and not have to maintain the grip.

Also, invest in a widshield. Riding with lower bars is one thing when traveling, but when you have apes or mini apes you become a kite trying to fly at 70mph and thats no fun on your endurence when riding. A windshield is the difference between riding 700 miles and wishing it was over after 400 or riding 700 miles and knowing you could do another 700 with out any issues. I rode down to Daytona from DC for bike week this year, around 750-800 miles, I thought about going another 300 to Miami. Returned home 4 days later, and did an Saddle Sore run (1000miles in 24 hrs) two weeks later. My wind screen is detachable and comes off when I ride locally, but when I ride for distance, my comfort is more important then how cool of my bike looks when I am riding. It will also help keep any kicked up debry from hitting you in the face or chest. Those rigs leave some nastly **** in the road and they'll throw it at you with out knowing it. Not to mention how much they help if you happen to catch some rain along the way.

The kidney belt is a great idea, in addition to this use the bag you put on the sissy bar as a back rest, its nice to lean back into it once and a while.

For the helmet, unless you own a full face and your used to wearing it, wear what you normally wear when you ride, a light full face will still put a strain on your nech and back if their not used to supporting the additional weight.

Alternate foot positions also help.

Remember the most important thing about riding long distance is the fatigue you will endure, the less you have as a result of conveniences added to your bike, the better you will feel further into the ride. They don't put Batwings and Shark noses on the touring bikes for no reason or because they look cool, its because they keep the rider comfortable mile and miles into a ride.

Most of all, good luck and ride safe. I am on the O'mallyland side of DC, maybe well run into each other somewhere.

 

thats a far ride but hey enjoy it and have fun, your face might tingle for a while after

 

The trip really shouldn't be that bad. I'm an old dude and I ride my Dyna Super Glide from West Virginia to South Carolina (over 500 miles) in 7 hours with the wife on board and that was just messing around. I do suggest you visit http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_ca...formation.html and go to the state listing below the map. Check both Kansas and DC. Might help with getting registered in your new state. I carry mine in a back pack on the rear rack when I travel.
Grumpy