Ready for the long haul!
Road Warrior
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From: The 12th Rebel State
Have a great time.. take lots of snaps.. and dont fall in with any of them "Del Fuegos" .. I've heard they're a rough bunch out there in the southwest.. but that they do have a kick a$$ club house..
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From: The Whale's Vagina
Made the same trip 3 times, in July, but always in a car. Texas heat is going to be brutal, but you're probably used to it from riding around the panhandle.
You may want to consider a more northern route I-20 to I-40 than come in through Riverside on the 15 and avoid any possible monsoons/afternoon floods through southern AZ. I got my car mud-bound visiting a friend outside of Bisbee 2 summers ago. Those storms can be crazy.
And treat yourself to an Embassy or Homewood Suites a couple nights. Free drinks Mon-Thurs and a nice breakfast, too.
You may want to consider a more northern route I-20 to I-40 than come in through Riverside on the 15 and avoid any possible monsoons/afternoon floods through southern AZ. I got my car mud-bound visiting a friend outside of Bisbee 2 summers ago. Those storms can be crazy.
And treat yourself to an Embassy or Homewood Suites a couple nights. Free drinks Mon-Thurs and a nice breakfast, too.
Tourer
Joined: May 2011
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From: Central Valley, CA
Lots of cool stuff to see along the way. Beaumont holds a special place for me, but not much there. Try to avoid Houston if at all possible. Try and spend some time around San Antonio, lots of great riding that way in the hill country. Then be ready for nothin but desert. Might not be a bad idea to ride at night out that way due to the heat. Don't forget the sunscreen, maybe some snacks, granola bars/cliff whatever you like. Other than that ride safe Chief.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: París, TX
All good advice. I've done a lot of long road trips out here in the Westies, and loved them all. Agree with the northern routing suggestions, but there's a whole lotta nothing til you hit the mountains. Remember long sleeve, thin cotton shirts and head covering will keep you cooler and unburnt and budget for a lot of Gatorade. Deer at night not too bad after true sunset west of the Texas Hill Country. And we do have eyes in our hills...good ride, bro.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Long Island, Suffolk County
Well guys, I am think I am pretty much ready to make that ride from Pensacola, FL to San Diego, CA! New rubber front and rear, fresh fluids, new rear pads, tool kit built and installed a cruise-mate to give my throttle hand a break every once in a while.
I got two buddies making part of the trip with me, one to Mississippi (not that far), but the other is going with me all the way to Junction, TX.
Wifey bought me a camelback for Fathers Day so I can stay hydrated. I will carry some extra fuel in a Monster can like someone else on here had mentioned.
I made a trip from Everett, WA to San Diego on my Yamaha FZ1. Not quite as far but surely this trip will be a lot more comfortable!
Any last minute tips you may have Id appreciate it. I will be bringing along a camera, hopefully get some cool shots along the way.
I got two buddies making part of the trip with me, one to Mississippi (not that far), but the other is going with me all the way to Junction, TX.
Wifey bought me a camelback for Fathers Day so I can stay hydrated. I will carry some extra fuel in a Monster can like someone else on here had mentioned.
I made a trip from Everett, WA to San Diego on my Yamaha FZ1. Not quite as far but surely this trip will be a lot more comfortable!
Any last minute tips you may have Id appreciate it. I will be bringing along a camera, hopefully get some cool shots along the way.
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From: Los Lunas, NM
+1 on the northern route, I'll buy ya lunch or dinner and you have a place to rest if needed bro. 
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a windshield for sure--do not plan on riding at night--way to much wildlife out there. you will see road kill everywhere, not just in the texas hill country. leave at day light and haul *** and get that 400 miles in each day before it gets too hot...then worry about eating and sight-seeing. get a good night's sleep and up and at it early each morning. this is not going to be a fun trip---how ever you will have your bike in san diego and there is some great riding out there.